Ouch

12:15 pm

Well, I totally lied on that last update, but the baby’s finally here and both her and mom are doing fine!

9:48 am

Doctor’s in the room now full-time and Nina’s pushing.  Shouldn’t be long now.

9:48 am

Another doctor check.  9cm, but water still not broken.  She’s being a trooper.

9:24 am

They just set up the delivery cart with a bunch of scary looking stainless steel implements.  Hope this means Kumquat is coming soon.

8:55 am

Just met the doctor and Nina got examined. 8cm.  Progress is really good, says the delivery team.

8:37 am

Same deal.  Looks hurty.

7:33 am

Shift change.  We have a new set of nurses/doctors, and everyone seems very friendly and accommodating.  On the downside, this could potentially take another 13 hours, and her pain is getting pretty intense.  Contractions every 2-3 minutes, lasting for about 30 seconds to a minute.

6:30 am

Doctor came by, and Nina’s at 5cm; so we’ve been admitted to the birthing suite, where it’s nice and luxurious. There’s a great view of the city with a gorgeous sunrise.  Sadly, having a baby hurts, so she’s not really spending much time looking out the window.

5:30 am

So this is Jes. She’s hooked up to the monitors in a triage room, waiting for the doctor to examine her. Contractions about 5 min apart.
I’ve got nothing else to do here, so I’ll try to give some periodic updates.

4:03 am

I’ve been up since 3 am and it hurts. Called the hospital and it’s for real. It’s Kumquat Time, everyone!!!

12 Comments

  • susie

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Yay! Can’t wait to meet her!

  • Patti

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Woohoo!! Keep us posted!

  • Oregon totoro

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Yippee!!! So excited for you two:)

  • Ryan

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Go beak go!

  • Bang

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Happy Happy Joy Joy!

  • Ranee

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Love you Nina! You’re almost there hon. Can’t wait to meet her!

  • V

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    push harder

  • Susie

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    YAY!!! what’s her name???

  • Teresa

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Name! I want the name!

  • Ryan

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    fresh!

  • Marie Sumino

    Friday, April 20, 2012

    Congrats Nina & Jesse!!! Keep us posted with her name and pictures! XOXO

  • pish

    Saturday, April 21, 2012

    I like the “Looks Hurty” comment.

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