She gave it one hell of a go......
And I am thoroughly impressed. Jen is so completely tough, but even she could not hold up to the power of 10ML per hour pitocin. After having 4 contractions back to back and almost passing out, she agreed to the epidural. I for one am relieved to see her get it. Things should be a bit more manageable from here on out. I am shocked that it took 3 hours for her to finally agree to it.
I will post again once the epi is administered.
Monday, January 26, 2009
The dam...
.....has burst. Jen's water just broke while receiving 6ML of pitocin per hour. Other than a bit of a shock and surprise, Jen and the baby are doing just fine.
Oh, and to make things so much better:
I look up at the TV and see the movie RoadHouse is playing. Nothing like a Patrick Swayze movie to keep us focused.
Things are getting surreal.
Oh, and to make things so much better:
I look up at the TV and see the movie RoadHouse is playing. Nothing like a Patrick Swayze movie to keep us focused.
Things are getting surreal.
Quick update.
The cervidil did not work as well as we had hoped. The good news is that there was a response to the drug, just not as much of one as we wanted.
As of 7pm Jen was placed on pitocin, 2ML per hour. She is not having any noticeable reaction so far. The plan is to increase the rate of flow every half hour until delivery.
To pass the time Jen and I are watching CaddyShack. I forgot how funny Bill Murray was in this movie.
More info to come......
As of 7pm Jen was placed on pitocin, 2ML per hour. She is not having any noticeable reaction so far. The plan is to increase the rate of flow every half hour until delivery.
To pass the time Jen and I are watching CaddyShack. I forgot how funny Bill Murray was in this movie.
More info to come......
Let's get this moose on the loose......
The doctors have been kind. They took Jen off of the monitors for a few hours so she could shower and regroup. She is in a much better mood since she got out of that bed. We will find out in about forty five minutes the effects of the cervidil. We are hoping that the cervix is dilated to at least 2". Jen's bucket is hard as a rock so I am thinking that the cervidil is making progress. She is also starting to have noticable contractions. Regardless of the results the docs are going to begin the pitocin drip. This is where the real fun begins. Once the pitocin goes in, it can take anywhere from five hours to more than twenty four to deliver the moose.
I know that this will be a very painful experience for Jennifer. For some reason I am not worried. She has a calm about her that makes me believe in her. She is the kind of person that sets her mind on something and there is nothing that will keep her from meeting her goal.
She's a tough chick.
So earlier I went out and got a HUGE lunch for her because I know it will be some time before she gets to eat again. I ordered her two bowls of veggie chili along with a basket of fries. I had a blackened cajun burger that made my breath like fire. Jen looked at me like I was insane when I came back with the bounty. We now have plenty of food reserves. I am relaxed in knowing that Jen has a proper carb load in her. She's going to need it.
Ok this is enough for now. I am rambling on, I think this is a sign of delerium.
P.S. Jen just made some comment about taking our dog Mona sledding. I didn't think the drugs she is on would include hallucinations as a side effect.
It's going to be an interesting evening......
Here are some pics so you can get a feel for our environment. Jen does not want to be photographed.
I know that this will be a very painful experience for Jennifer. For some reason I am not worried. She has a calm about her that makes me believe in her. She is the kind of person that sets her mind on something and there is nothing that will keep her from meeting her goal.
She's a tough chick.
So earlier I went out and got a HUGE lunch for her because I know it will be some time before she gets to eat again. I ordered her two bowls of veggie chili along with a basket of fries. I had a blackened cajun burger that made my breath like fire. Jen looked at me like I was insane when I came back with the bounty. We now have plenty of food reserves. I am relaxed in knowing that Jen has a proper carb load in her. She's going to need it.
Ok this is enough for now. I am rambling on, I think this is a sign of delerium.
P.S. Jen just made some comment about taking our dog Mona sledding. I didn't think the drugs she is on would include hallucinations as a side effect.
It's going to be an interesting evening......
Here are some pics so you can get a feel for our environment. Jen does not want to be photographed.
Wireless monitors please.
Twelve hours. The cervidil did nothing. We just started round 2. This time we only have to wait six hours to check on the results. Oh joy.
Jen is bound to the bed because of the wired baby monitor that the docs are forcing her to wear. The nurses are looking all over for the wireless monitors so Jen can get out of bed.
She's tough as nails. We almost decided on going home so she can get some sleep but we don't want to have to go through all this again in a week so we are going to stick it out.
At least they are letting her eat until the labor-inducing drugs are administered. Now if only we can get this room quiet enough for her to sleep....
Ok that's all for now. I am going to the gift shop soon to look for playing cards or other forms of entertainment.
Jen is bound to the bed because of the wired baby monitor that the docs are forcing her to wear. The nurses are looking all over for the wireless monitors so Jen can get out of bed.
She's tough as nails. We almost decided on going home so she can get some sleep but we don't want to have to go through all this again in a week so we are going to stick it out.
At least they are letting her eat until the labor-inducing drugs are administered. Now if only we can get this room quiet enough for her to sleep....
Ok that's all for now. I am going to the gift shop soon to look for playing cards or other forms of entertainment.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The clock is ticking.
We are now sitting in the delivery room. Jen received the dose of cervidil, after 12 hours have passed the doctors will check to see if another 12 hour dose is needed.
Now all we can do is wait.
Jen is connected to all kinds of monitors that confine her to her bed. Believe me when I say she is not happy about this. The docs want her to stay in bed for potentially three days. I wish them luck with that.
Jen is knitting me a pair of socks. I am a lucky man.
Nothing else going on at the moment. I will update when something significant happens.
Until then....
Now all we can do is wait.
Jen is connected to all kinds of monitors that confine her to her bed. Believe me when I say she is not happy about this. The docs want her to stay in bed for potentially three days. I wish them luck with that.
Jen is knitting me a pair of socks. I am a lucky man.
Nothing else going on at the moment. I will update when something significant happens.
Until then....
On our way.
To start, simply because its hilarious, a picture of Lenny, our cat, with his head stuffed in the toilet. I have to keep a sense of humor right now.
We are gathering everything (will we remember it all?) to go to our long hospital stay. We are going to the Maple Tree Inn for dinner in Blue Island. They have the best fried pickles and a fine selection of beers on tap.
I called the hospital to ask about internet in the delivery rooms. The response I received was "it works sometimes". Not very re-assuring.
One way or another I will keep this blog up to date.
I am off to the shower.
More to come soon...
Here is a wide angle pic of the moose's room:
We are gathering everything (will we remember it all?) to go to our long hospital stay. We are going to the Maple Tree Inn for dinner in Blue Island. They have the best fried pickles and a fine selection of beers on tap.
I called the hospital to ask about internet in the delivery rooms. The response I received was "it works sometimes". Not very re-assuring.
One way or another I will keep this blog up to date.
I am off to the shower.
More to come soon...
Here is a wide angle pic of the moose's room:
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