Finally the Birth Story of Lucas Robert Hall

On Thursday August 6th I was feeling some cramping and light contractions all day and at about 5:00 I thought maybe I should go to the hospital and get it checked out. Darren met me there and the hospital was really busy and it took a long time for them to get me into triage. I was finally checked at a little after 6:00. Nothing had really changed from the day before, which was my Dr. appt. They decided to keep me for an hour and monitor me. My mom came and picked up the girls and then Darren left for a little while to go to a work dinner. I was checked an hour later and there had been a slight change so they wanted me to walk around for an hour and then they would decide if I would be sent home or they would admit me. I was almost ready to just go home at this point, I was tired and hungry. I walked and walked and didn't feel many contractions, so I was convinced I was going home. They checked me after 45 minutes of walking and I had dilated to a 5 and was fully effaced. I was staying!!!!
I got admitted at 9:00 that night and since the contractions weren't bad I refused the epidural. Darren and I just got comfortable in our room and watched TV and I rested and sat on a birthing ball. Around 3:00 in the morning the contractions were a little more uncomfortable and I knew my Dr. wanted me to have the baby drop and descend on his own. I decided I should get the epidural and rest for a little while. I was checked right before getting it and I was almost a 9. I hated getting the epidural it was painful and uncomfortable. I was able to rest for over an hour before I started feeling the urge to push and feeling really painful contractions. Around 5:45 they checked me and the baby's head was about 3 inches from crowning and in 3 pushes he was out.
Lucas Robert Hall was born on 8/7/09 at 5:52 AM, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz., measuring 19 1/2 inches long.
Everything went really well. We were able to go home Sunday morning. He is a very mellow baby who enjoys sleeping and eating. The girls adore him and we already don't know what we would do without him.

Sad Day

This afternoon my dear Grandma Christensen passed away. She was taken by ambulance yesterday after being found in her condo. She had suffered a massive stroke and after cat scans last night it was determined there wasn't much the dr.'s could do. My dad flew out to Washington late last night and was up with her all night. She had slipped into a coma and he wasn't able to talk to her. He was able to be with her so that was so reassuring for me. This afternoon she died peacefully. I feel so helpless right now. I am having a baby any day now and so there isn't much I can do. The funeral will be here in Utah so she can be buried with my Grandpa. I am hoping I can atleast make it to that.
My Grandma was an amazing person and had accomplished much in her lifetime. I know she is in a happier place now and so that puts me at ease. She will be greatly missed.

Waiting Game

I am still hanging in there. I am 38 weeks tomorrow and I still can't believe I will be holding my little guy soon. I am being induced on August 10th, so there is definitely an end in sight. I do have to say this pregnancy has gone by so fast for me and has been relatively easy. I am trying my best to enjoy these last few days, because I know this is our last one. I have loved the kicks, hiccups and the amazing sound of his heartbeat. Now I just want to see what he looks like and how he will compare to my girls. Thank you to so many of you who have been such great supporters in this pregnancy. I have recieved so many well wishes, and gifts. I feel ready to introduce him to the world!!!