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The day finally arrived – it was a bit earlier than originally expected, but welcome nonetheless. The day was last Wednesday, June 18, 2008 and events started with a phone call – (just like in the movies). It was pretty exciting. And, with the usage of web2.0 socialization technologies Flickr and Twitter, I was able to blog events in near real-time with my BlackBerry. (I know.. I know.. it’s sooo “Jimmy Olsen” of me):
| Sitting at a conf table in a work meeting and my phone rings. Its Liz, again. I cautiously answer. Its time. I run out the door. Stay tuned. – 08:01 PM June 18, 2008 |
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| Turns out that the doctor will be inducing the labor tonight. I do have a little time as I go home, give Meggie a bath, dinner, and head out – 09:02 PM June 18, 2008 |
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| On the way to the hospital and Elizabeth calls. She wants me to smuggle in a Big n Tasty sandwich from McDs. U turn. – 09:12 PM June 18, 2008 |
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Arrive at the hospital and hide the sandwich in my knapsack as I enter. There’s just something so not right about this. – 09:23 PM June 18, 2008 |
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9:48pm PST – water broke – 09:55 PM June 18, 2008 |
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Epidoral (spell?) Treatment started at 10:11pm PST – 10:12 PM June 18, 2008 |
| I stood there motionless seeing white spots for a while. Guess I almost fainted. They asked me to go for a walk for about 15 mins. – 10:27 PM June 18, 2008 |
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| With epidural relief set in, contractions happening, we lay and wait … And wait … – 10:56 PM June 18, 2008 |
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| Elizabeth fell asleep while I wait drowsily anxious. The IV setup dings and the baby’s heartbeat monitor rumbles in the dimmed room. – 12:31 AM June 19, 2008 |
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The room door just opened. It’s nurse Gunnevi again to check on things. She’s very thorough and knows her stuff … – 12:34 AM June 19, 2008 |
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Laying here thinking too much about everything; new life, bigger family, if I wet my pants if I fall asleep cause of nervousness. – 12:49 AM June 19, 2008 |
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2:42 am – I’m awaken by the nurse turning the lights on. The baby is ready to come. The delivery process is starting. – 2:55 AM June 19, 2008 |
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3:07am – waiting for the doctor to arrive. Elizabeth can push the baby easily. – 3:09 AM June 19, 2008 |
| This huge contraption came out of the ceiling – a surgical lamp – 3:10 AM June 19, 2008 |
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3:10am – the doctor arrives … – 3:11 AM June 19, 2008 |
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The room fills with medical personnel and the delivery process is engaged … – 3:13 AM June 19, 2008 |
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And pushing … – 3:16 AM June 19, 2008 |
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The nurses and doctors arevery supportive and encouraging, “one more and we’ll have this baby,” the doctor says … – 3:22 AM June 19, 2008 |
| 3:22am – its a …boy! The room fills with a crying of a baby. – 3:25 AM June 19, 2008 |
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| 5 lbs 13 oz – 18 7/8 inches – 3:36 AM June 19, 2008 |
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