Bryce's Draumatic Arrival

Well we finally "coaxed" little Bryce in to the world. He was due on July 19th and since he still had not come on July 26th, so the doctor decided to induce me. I went into the hospital on the night of July 26th, and started the long induction process. The Cervadil was administered aout 7:00 pm and I started to have regular contractions. Earl had to be at home with the children, so my dear friend Michelle was with me at the hosptial. I called Earl late that night and told him that I was having regular contractions, and that he needed to be on alert to come fast if I called him. Bryce had other plans.

The night became morning, and still no baby. The doctor started a Pitocin IV, and I started to get uncomfortable really fast. I decided to get the epidural which I had hoped not to need, but I just was in too much pain. After being checked several times I still made no progress, so at about 6:30 pm the doctor came back and delivered the much dreaded news. We had to have a c-secion. Bryce's heart rate was dipping during the contractions, so we had no choice.

I was scared to death. I did not want a c-section at all since I had to start lifting Dylan as soon as possible since Earl had to get back to work. We'll have to work that out later.

Bryce came into the world at 6:59 pm and weighed 7lbs 10 oz and was 21 inches long. He was so perfect. He was so worth the wait!