The best Friday the 13th ever!

On friday the 13th I went in for my 39wk appointment. My blood pressure was high. They checked it twice and it was 142/92. I also had an internal exam (2cms 50% effaced -2 station) & had my membranes stripped by total accident. The midwife thought it was in my file to be stripped but it wasn't. It completely worked out since I was going to ask her if I was eligible for it anyway.

I was admitted into the hospital for a NTST which I passed. While I was hooked up to the BP machine I started having contractions and didn't know it. I was feeling mild cramping in my lower abdomen and back. I asked the nurse if I was having contractions and she said yes. Since I was fine and my contractions were hardly strong or regular, I was sent home @ 12 noon.

From the time we left the hospital I continued to have irregular contractions until 6pm. From 6-7 my contractions were 7 minutes apart and were getting stronger and closer. I went to the bathroom and had lots blood tinged mucus discharge. I called my midwife at 8pm and she told me to come in. We got to the hospital around 8:45pm where I was checked I was still 2 cms 50% effaced but now -1 station. I had a few contractions and the nurse on duty told me they were teeny (pssssh!!!) and no where near consistant enough to be real labor. She explained that I was in Early Labor and would probably be back on sunday. I was given 2 percocets and sent home because I had no cervical change. She made it a point to let me know that the percocets wouldn't be strong enough to stop the pain of real labor.

We got home and I layed down. My contractions continued even with the percocets =/. At around 12:50am I lost the rest of my mucus plug and had more "bloody show". At 1:20am my water broke in mid contraction while I was trying to talk through it w/ my fiance. We pretty much flew out the door!

I got admitted @ 2am. I was 5cms 75% effaced 0 station and having contractions every 2 mins. I went without meds until I reached 8cms and then I got an epi. The best thing ever!!!! At around 8:20am I felt tons of pressure and called for the nurse, she checked and his head was right there. I began pushing at 8:30am and Tahj Douglas King was born @ 8:40am. He was 8lbs 8oz, 20.5 inches long. He's everything I could ever ask for. =D

3 Weeks left!!!

The countdown has officially begun!!! In less than 25 days our lil man will be here! I can't believe it. =| I feel like everything has gone so fast...too fast. I went to see my midwife today and I'm 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. I thought for sure I'd be closed until I hit 40 wks. Maybe he'll decide to come earlier...maybe not. I hope sooner though, I'd really love to go into labor on my own.

Even though the time is winding down, I feel as ready as I'll ever be. His nursery is finished (and sooo cute!) We have all the clothes, diapers, wipes and comforts he'll need. I just hope I'm as good a mom as I think I'll be. AND I hope he likes me! LOL Stupid, I know, but I've been having thoughts that he might come out expecting something that I'm not. Its probably all in my head. As a first time mom I'm sure its just my nerves. It'd better be. =/

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I've been meaning to start blogging for about 3 weeks now. I always said that after We found out what we were having, I'd start blogging. We'll We've known for a month and a 2 days now! Talk about late! =P

We are undoubtedly having a baby boy! He isn't modest @ all! He put his business out there for everyone to see. I have to admit, I was so relieved & shocked to see little boy parts on the screen. So shocked in fact, I cried! I went in the room hoping for a boy but expecting a girl. I guess that's the Pisces in me. Not that I have anything against girls, but I've always wanted a little boy. His daddy was (and still is) elated! He sat in awe the rest of the ultrasound, and so did I.

Right now, I am 23wks and each day brings on something new & exciting. Last night we were able to belly watch for the first time. =D! We were laying down & he was making tidal waves in my belly. We could see each kick, the kicks made my belly jiggle haha. It was amazing! I never thought that the physical state of pregnancy could be so rewarding.

I always said that I didn't want kids & couldn't see myself pregnant. Now that I am pregnant I feel like a different person, a better person. I totally reevaluated my life and career goals. I want more for myself now than I ever have, and its all because of this amazing life growing inside of me. Every time he kicks or flips I can't help but smile. I get all warm and tingly just thinking about the possibilities. I want so much more for him than I ever had. He is my inspiration to do and want better. I can't wait til Nov comes and the adventure starts.