Awaiting the Arrival

The two days leading up to Adalynn's arrival was full of waiting, and filling our schedules with as much activity as to distract us from wondering when she would come. As I cleaned, cleaned, and re-cleaned, Jason was busy keeping Kyla busy.

Jason surprised me with a clean car. Kyla loved to help and I caught some pictures of their progress. Kyla's little spot was rinsed off about ten times as she didn't want to wash the other parts of the car. Yes, we put her in play clothes, and I didn't do her hair that day. Ha!

We went to the pool. I decided to not partake in swimming, but rather let Jason swim with Kyla. Kyla loved the shark slide and keeps asking to go back. Which we will, many times!

After swimming it was definately nap time. I took advantage of nap time with Kyla, as I knew it would be one of the few last times we would be able to take the opportunity of taking a nap together. This picture is so special to me! I am so glad I took the time to cuddle with Kyla!

The evening brought the belly pictures. Kyla loved to talk to "baby sister". Once again, it was a crazy hair moment as I didn't do her hair yet again.

The following morning was Sunday, and as the day started early at 6:15 am when Kyla woke up, so did the contractions begin. I should clarify that these contractions only last 45 minutes and once I got up to make waffles for breakfast they stopped.

Jason decided to stay home from church just in case they continued, however after an hour of nothing it was clear to us that I wasn't in labor and it was a good time to mow the lawn, play outside with Kyla, and take uninterrupted 30 minute shower. I finished my hair and got ready for the day. As I walked down the hall to get Kyla a snack, my first "true" contraction hit and I knew it was going somewhere (10:30 am). About a half hour later Jason popped his head in the door to let me know he was done mowing, as I snapped back at him "finally". When he came inside I started timing the contractions and within 45 minutes the timing, my contractions went from being ten minutes apart to five minutes apart.

At 3:35 I checked into the hospital and found out I was 5 1/2 cm dilated. I then was given antibiotics (for Group B Strep) and the Epidural came shortly after around 4:30. The Epidural was great, as it took away the edge, yet I was able to have mobility in my legs and feel the wave of contractions. At 5:30 I was 8 cm and at 6:30 I was given the go ahead to push.

On Sunday, March 7 @ 6:51 p.m. Adalynn Joy was born. The great wait was over and our content little girl had now joined our family!