11 September 2006
1900: P's sister calls. J has been taken down for a cesarian because she's been in labour for 36 hours, is exhausted and the baby is lying in an awkward position. In 20 minutes, if all goes well, the baby will be with us at last.
1800: News at last. J is 8cm dilated and it seems that things are once more moving. J and baby had temperature and baby's heart rate was a little high, but tests indicate no infection. J now on drip to stop her from becoming dehydrated. Hopefully it won't be too much longer. P sounds exhausted.
1700 (again): More no news. Cats are restless. Hamsters are restless. I am restless. Knitting for baby progressing. Cardigan approximately 45% complete. Baby presumably 100% complete but not 100% here quite yet.
1130: P calls. J has been given an epidural because she's exhausted. Hopefully she'll be able to get some rest and sleep ready for the final push later.
0400: P gets called back to hospital. Hamsters and worry keep me awake for a good hour afterwards.
2300: Movement so slow that P is sent home to get some sleep and J given something to help her sleep. Am experiencing sympathy twangs - most bizarre. This baby is certainly determined to make her entrance only when she's good and ready - and not a minute sooner. Baby cardigan begun earlier has reached 3.5 inches from back of neck almost to underarms. If things don't move fairly soon, I might actually have this thing done by the time she arrives. I kinda hope I don't.
1900: 12 hours in and finally, movement. Tremors occurring at approximately 5 minute intervals.
1700: no news, one presumes, is good news. Bloody boring waiting though. God bless sky+ and all who sail in her.
1100: avalanche very slow moving, so slow as to appear not to be happening. Further attempts to induce movement planned for later this afternoon.
0700: "The avalanche has started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote."
Happy birthday, you giant nerd.
(Honestly...a Babylon 5 quote!)
I think that means that you mean that you are finally becoming an Auntie...
Congratulations! to you, and healing and energy vibes to your sister!
Conrgatulations all round, I think. And a very happy birthday to you. Hope it brings you everything you wish for. x
I hope you have your camera at the ready "auntie" :-)
'Knowledge is a three edged sword'.
Try to keep the camera for *after*, because *during* isn't pretty...
This so reminds me of our first, 36 hours and Penny made a friend of gas and air.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Oh, "Gas and Air" is fantastic... I got given the Labour Strengh stuff when they were looking at my sprained ankle.
By the gods, that stuff is *good*...
*giggle*
Sending Speedy vibes her way as well!
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