Thursday, October 2, 2008

We are at the hospital!

The day is here! We are at the hospital and have been here for a few hours now since early this morning. I started to feel increased contractions and closer together around 9:30 last night. They were 10 minutes apart and then by the time we left they were 4-6 minutes apart. After talking to the Dr. around 11:15, we headed for Nashville around 1a.m. I got my epidural around 4 (I think) and it was better than the one I had with Kameron. I was 3 cm at that point. They put me on a little Pitocin to help things move along comfortably. The only issue right now has been my blood pressure is low and the baby's heart rate is lower during my contractions, but that is better now that they have been able to regulate it more. My contractions are about 3 minutes apart now.
It's 8:00 now and I'm at 4 cm and my Dr. just broke my water so things are going well! I'll have Buddy update when he can but she'll be here today at some point! We will be here at Baptist until Sat. and feel free to come visit us!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

YAY...How exciting! The little princess is going to be making her arrival very, very soon! From here on, I hope labor is a breeze! I can't wait to see the little one! Love you guys!

Anonymous said...

I knew it. I told you yesterday I felt something was up. Woohoo. Welcome w/lots of hugs and kisses to baby Bartels when she arrives. I'm so happy for you guys. I can't wait to see her. :)

Anonymous said...

Oh exciting! I cant wait to find out her name! Good luck to you guys.... Cant wait to see pics soon.

Anonymous said...

Is she here yet? I can't wait to meet my best bud!!!