Timeline of Birth

This is not my choice, but when your wife is at the hospital having your baby you do what she asks. So I am going to update (this same post) throughout the process and I may even throw in a photo.

8:10--Marjorie's water broke while running

9:30--Marjorie went to her doctor's and confirmed the water broke. Stats: Dialated-4 Effacement--70 to 80%

10:30ish--She picked Jared and I up at the law school

10:50ish--Dropped Jared off with Ashley at our place.

11:15--Arrive at the hospital

12:00--She just got her IV and is having some contractions, but they are not painful and not consistent. So we are waiting for the doctor to arrive to break the water and I will keep you updated. Good news I am missing Business Associations and Evidence. Bad News I needed to get a lot done on my paper.

1:55--They broke the rest of the water. You would think you can't break water but you can. Amazing what science can do. We have been watching Memoirs of Geisha, and Marjorie's been fine. Her only complaint is that she is hungry and wants water. I just tell her to toughen up. On a side note I would like to thank Robinson's for letting us visit their DVD library. We really enjoyed Crash.

2:55--Marjorie started to have consistent contractions and started to feel some pain. At 4:00 they are going to check her. If she is progressing then she will go on her own. If not, then they will start to induce her. The movie was okay. Marjorie liked it more than me, but I guess I am supposed to focus on her today. In our room we have a nice view of the valley, so if you drive by the West side of the hospital give us a wave.

3:55--She is dilated to a 5 now, so no pitocin today (I think). My arms are getting tired. To help ease the labor pain, I apply pressure to her lower back. That is a tough job. They should give me an epidural or at least a steak. If I ran a hospital thats how it would be at least. Maybe someday!! Oh and they would have espn or some sports game going on with an occasional interruption for the Office, Heroes, or Lost. Well here comes another contraction so I got to go.

4:25--Here is a picture of my beautiful wife. She is doing great. I am getting tired though.
4:35-- The nurse came in and checked and she is a 5 plus.

4:47--Marjorie is in some major pain and wants to start pushing. She jumped from a 5 plus to a 10 in just 12 minutes. The baby will soon be here.

5:02--WE HAVE A BABY!!!! 8 pounds 10 ounces. 21 inches. AND IT WAS ALL NATURAL!!! I'll let the pictures explain it.

Oh and her last words (almost last words) "NEVER AGAIN" (which she screamed, I think she meant going natural and not child birth)