It's That Time!!!

Hey guys, it's Brandy! I have the honor of guest blogging for Jamie to document her labor and keep everyone informed on what is going on. I know we are all anxious to see handsome little Eli and welcome him into this crazy, beautiful world!

I'll post as I get updates:

10:53am ~ Jamie was having contractions about 6 minutes apart, she had a feeling today was going to be the day!

12:48pm ~ Headed to the hospital, contractions 5 minutes apart lasting about a minute each.

2:48pm ~ Jamie is 2cm dilated and her cervix is 100% effaced. They are going to try doing some walking around the hospital to see if it will move things along.

4:45pm ~ After walking for an hour, Jamie is now 4cm dilated! The nurses are suspecting that Eli will make his arrival tonight.

8:08pm ~ Jamie is getting her epidural now, then they are planning to break her water and start pitocin. Still 4cm dilated.

8:57pm ~ Okay, back-up...She was in a lot of pain while getting the epidural and they realized she had quickly gone from 4cm to 8cm dilated! Her water broke on its own and there is no need for the pitocin now. Hopefully her epidural will kick in soon and help relieve some of the pain she is in. The Doctor is there and things seems to be moving right along!

9:30pm ~ He's HERE!! The epidural did not take but it was time to start pushing! Jamie pushed for about 15 minutes and he made his grand entrance weighing in at 7 pounds 10 ounces!

Sounds like Mommy & Baby are doing great, and the Family is all soaking up the joy that a newborn baby brings. I'll post pictures as soon as I can get some!

Happy Birthday Elijah Alexander!! Born just 2.5 hours short of your Mommy's Birthday! I think it's safe to say she's getting the best Birthday present ever this year!