TW's texts from my labor

The website we created shortly before Dawson's birth is closing in August. The company will no longer be hosting webpages. So I have been sifting through old blog posts and came across Terry's updates while I was in labor. It's kind of nice to have a record of what happened when. That way I know I didn't imagine it. It's pretty long so this one may be more for me than anyone else.

MON 23 JUN 2008

We're off to the hospital By Terry Ward

Well, this is it. We have packed our hospital bag and taken care of all the last minute things (that we could think of) and we are getting ready to load up in the car for our 5:00 pm appointment at the hospital. If all goes the way it should we will be holding little Dawson by this time tomorrow. I can't wait.

Quinn is feeling good. She's a little nervous, anxious and not too thrilled about having to be induced. She was hoping to start everything on her own. But we both agree that the important thing is that Dawson arrives safe and healthy and if being induced is what makes that happen then so be it.

If you didn't get a chance to get on the anouncement list go ahead and e-mail me or text message me at 765-414-4947 and I will get you added. Be sure and tell me who you are in the text though.

We will be at the St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital for the next little while. I will try and update the posting when I can. Just understand that if Quinn is in hard core labor she probably won't appreciate me typing on the computer just to give YOU an update.

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MON 23 JUN 2008

Update from the hospital via text By Terry Ward

Update from the hospital via text. Quinn is sleeping and we are waiting to see what happens overnight. I will update again in the morning.

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June 24, 2008

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Slipped away to make an update By Terry Ward

Quinn is doing great. She is sleeping right now so I thought I would let everyone know what is going on.

We got to the hospital at 5:00 pm and went straight to labor and delivery. They went over all of the paperwork with us and then put Quinn in a gown and hooked her up to the monitors. One to measure her contractions and the other to monitor the babies heartbeat.

After that they put in an IV in case they needed to give her medication quickly and so that they could give her the pitosun in the morning.

At 6:18 she took her first dose of medicine to help her cervix prep for labor. She was not dilated at all when we got to the hospital. Four hours later they gave her the second dose of medicine and checked her and she still was not dilated at all. They will give her another dose at 2:00 am and then start the pitosun at 6:00 am.

The edicine is causing her contactions to be more regular and intense. They are currently around 10-11 minutes apart.

The wireless internet is not working at the hospital so my updates tomorrow will be logged via text message meaning they will be much shorter postings.

We will keep you updated.

12:30 AM | Permalink | 1 comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Update from hospital. Quinn is By Terry Ward

Update from hospital. Quinn is having stronger contractions. They are getting more frequent as well.

5:38 AM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Update from hospital. They gave By Terry Ward

Update from hospital. They gave Quinn the pitosun at 6:15 am and checked her cervix. She still is not dilated.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Update from hospital. Quinn's contractions By Terry Ward

Update from hospital. Quinn's contractions are about 2 minutes apart.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Update from hospital. Quinn is By Terry Ward

Update from hospital. Quinn is dilated to a five! 90 percent efacement. She is doing great.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Update from hospital. Still dilated By Terry Ward

Update from hospital. Still dilated to a 5 but the head has dropped more.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Quinn is finding relief on By Terry Ward

Quinn is finding relief on the big blue exercise ball. Thank you Megan!

8:58 AM | Permalink | 1 comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Quinn is still at a By Terry Ward

Quinn is still at a 5. They stopped the pitocin for awhile. The contractions were too close.

9:57 AM | Permalink | 2 comments

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Quinn is currently getting an By Terry Ward

Quinn is currently getting an epideral. The pain got to much for her. She has been so strong.

10:32 AM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Still at a 5 at By Terry Ward

Still at a 5 at last check. The epidural is working. Quinn is feeling very little pain now.

11:19 AM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Quinn is getting rest. The By Terry Ward

Quinn is getting rest. The nurse stopped the pitocin because the baby's heart rate was dropping.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

The doctor will be here By Terry Ward

The doctor will be here in a little while to check on things.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

The doctor came in and By Terry Ward

The doctor came in and broke Quinn's water. They are going to leave the pitosin off to see how she does without

12:45 PM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

They checked her cervix and By Terry Ward

They checked her cervix and she is actually at a 3. They said they made a mistake earlier.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Although things arent moving as By Terry Ward

Although things arent moving as quickly as we thought, she is still progressing just fine.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Being here with Quinn is By Terry Ward

Being here with Quinn is an amazing experience. I love her so much!

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Things are moving slow right By Terry Ward

Things are moving slow right now. Really nothing new to report.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Newest update By Terry Ward

The nurse checked Quinn not too long ago and she is at a 3.5 to 4. Contractions are about 2 1/2 intes apart. Dawson's head has dropped to a plus one.

Things are moving extreely slow but Quinn's spirits are up and she is relaxed (thanks to the medication).

The doctor will be in shortly after 5 to check on her again.

4:19 PM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

The doctor just checked. Quinn By Terry Ward

The doctor just checked. Quinn is now dilated to a 6! The doctor assures me it is for real this time.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Latest check has Quinn at By Terry Ward

Latest check has Quinn at a 6.5. She is feels dizzy, sick to her stomach, and a bad headache.

5:54 PM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Quinn is now dilated to By Terry Ward

Quinn is now dilated to a 7. The baby's head dropped down to plus 2. Both Dawson and Quinn are doing great.

6:31 PM | Permalink | 1 comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

The doctor checked Quinn again By Terry Ward

The doctor checked Quinn again and she is still at a 7. We should have a baby by July 4th.

7:24 PM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Not much new to report. By Terry Ward

Not much new to report. Quinn is still at a 7. She is really tired and I am worried about her.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Dawson will eventially figure out By Terry Ward

Dawson will eventially figure out a way out. He just needs to use his head. :-)

9:20 PM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

I want to clarify my By Terry Ward

I want to clarify my post from earlier. It is hard seeing Quinn so tired and uncomfortable. I feel helpless.

10:07 PM | Permalink | click to add a comment

TUE 24 JUN 2008

Quinn is now at an By Terry Ward

Quinn is now at an 8.

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TUE 24 JUN 2008

Making slow progress. Quinn is By Terry Ward

Making slow progress. Quinn is now dilated to a 9.

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June 25, 2008

WED 25 JUN 2008

Quinn is exhausted! There has By Terry Ward

Quinn is exhausted! There has been no change for awhile now. It has been an emotional day.

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WED 25 JUN 2008

We just started the pitocin By Terry Ward

We just started the pitocin again to see if we can move things along.

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WED 25 JUN 2008

Quinn's contractions have increased in By Terry Ward

Quinn's contractions have increased in intensity again and she is having alot of back pain.

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WED 25 JUN 2008

Quinn is in alot of By Terry Ward

Quinn is in alot of pain so they are giving her a 2nd epidural to reposition it.

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WED 25 JUN 2008

UPDATE: We are getting ready By Terry Ward

UPDATE: We are getting ready to head into surgery for a c section.

6:36 AM | Permalink | click to add a comment

WED 25 JUN 2008

Welcome Dawson!!!! By Terry Ward

Dawson was 21 and 3/4 inches and weighed 8 lbs 12 ounces. He was born at 7:05 am this morning.

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WED 25 JUN 2008

Pictures are up on Dawson's site By Terry Ward

CLICK HERE FOR DAWSON'S SITE

Hey everyone! The pictures of Dawson are now up on his site. Thanks for staying with us as we kept you updated on the birthing progress.

Be sure and keep watching our site for more photos of our growing family and be sure and read our blog in the future as we share what is going on.

Let Quinn know how much you love her by signing our guestbook. It is always good to hear from everyone.

CLICK HERE FOR BABY PHOTOS

10:10 AM | Permalink | 2 comments

WED 25 JUN 2008

Quinn and Dawson By Terry Ward

CLICK HERE FOR DAWSON'S SITE

I just added more photos to Dawson's site. There are now some of mommy and baby.

Quinn is doing great. She has been getting very much needed rest today. I am so proud of her. She handled everything over the past few days like a champ.

Everyone - thank you for all of the wonderful supportive text messages and online comments and guestbook entries. It is great to have family and friends that are so supportive.