So I figured I should write everything that happened the day I delivered Brodie, so here it goes. I will have to write the whole story in parts because it's so long, and a newborn won't wait for mom to sit and type for hours! So while he is napping, here is part 1:
On Thursday, December 27, 2007 I had my 41 weeks pregnant doctor appointment. I was miserable and hoping to be sent right away to the hospital for induction. Doctor Marquette checked me and said the phrase I was not hoping to hear, "You are 1 cm and you cervix is very thick". For the past 3 weeks I had been 1 cm. He sent me to the hospital for a non-stress test and said they would call him about induction.
Eric and I arrived at the hospital for my second non-stress test. Baby looked great, I was having conmtractions but couldn't feel them. The nurse went to call the doctor so they could set up an induction date. Thank Goodness, I thought. Eric and I were so relieved. Surely, we thought, it would be set for tomorrow, or in a few days. We sat discussing the possible dates. The nurse came back and said, "We have a date of January 2 set". January 2! But that was a whole week away! A whole new year! I could feel the tears coming. That was too long to wait. I felt huge, I was tired but couldn't sleep, I was nervous, and I wanted to meet my new baby boy. I went into the bathroom and cried. When I had calmed down I came out and the nurse told me, "Anything could happen, you could be back in here tonight, you never know". And yes...little did I know.
We got into the car and drove home. Eric's parents were coming into town and I needed a nap. Here a picture of me from that week. It is the last picture I have of me pregnant with Brodie.
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