Our Eventful Day

So on the 30th of July, I woke up and did my usual routine: brush teeth, get dressed, bathroom, etc. Well - after going to the bathroom I felt a strong impression to go into the hospital (no contractions yet at this point). So - I get the kids up, go downstairs and wake my mom up (thank goodness she was here!), and tell her "I think it's time." I've never seen someone jump out of bed faster - it was almost like she saw a huge spider next to her pillow. HAHA. Anyhow - I told her to take her time cause the kids are eating breakfast and I'm not having contractions.

Anyhow - the kids ate, we got ready and we took the kiddos to a friends house. As we were driving to the hospital the contractions started coming. Not too intense but they became regular real quick and started to become a little uncomfortable.

Upon arriving at the hospital I felt the contractions were dying off. As I approached the labor and delivery counter to check in for labor - they didn't believe me. The thought they were going to send me home because I didn't seem like I was in labor. Or didn't act like it, I guess. They roll me into the exam room, check my cervix and believe it or not, I was dialated to a 7 and was 80% ephased. They looked at me like I was crazy, and I said what? they thought it was amazing that I was dialated to a 7, having contractions, and not even seem affected by it.

They put me in a room to prepare for delivery. That was at 9:45am. I layed there for a while, contractions came and went. Some were strong, but most were mild. About 11:30, the doctor came in and asked how far apart my contractions were. I didn't know exactly but I guessed 10 minutes. He looked on the monitor to double check and he said you are having them about every 2-3 minutes. "What?" I seriously did NOT feel them that often. Right after he mentioned that, I realized "man, I'm havning a lot of back pain - can the contractions be in my back?" Absolutely they said. Let me tell ya - contractions in the back are much easier to deal with than those in your pelvic area.

About 12:00, I asked for medication - it finally reached a point to where it was REALLY painful. By the time the nurse came in to verify I wanted meds - I said, "Nevermind - it's time to push."

The doctor came in and 21 minutes and 3 big pushes later............

Nicholas James Rust was born weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and measuring 19.5 inches long!