Brodix Matthew Beardall

born on 11/8/08 at 12:15 pm

weight: 8 lbs 3oz

length: 21 3/4 in.

After the week of being dialated to 5 cm and having braxton hicks. Sat my water broke. I was in labor and delivery and went from that 5 to 10 cm in 30 min. So basically had 30 mins of active labor and 12 min of pushing. Now I have to tell you, I think those that choose a natural birth (no epidural) are crazy or really really strong. My epidural did not kick in all the way and man was that painful! but I am glad he is here now and healthy. His face was completly bruised because of the fast labor but that only lasted for a day or so.

Still Preggo!

Okay so I am very frustrasted. I am at 5cm or was on tues. I have had contractions for three day that start around 5:30 will be consistant about 4 min apart on mon nightfor about 3 hours and then they stopped. Tues they were 6 min apart for about 2 hours and then they stopped and yesterday they were about 7 min apart and then they stopped. Just waiting for them to start and keep going but since I am already at 5 cm and 80% effaced I hope I make it to the hospital before he comes out. :) Does anyone know how to keep labor going? BAH!