Resting

We are resting comfortably - this includes Graham, who is peacefully sleeping. No words can explain this...

Sarah and I took a moment to look through some of the pictures from the last few days. Enjoy.







Thanks again to all of you for your kind words and wishes. We appreciate the support we've had from family and friends over the last 9 months - and especially the last few days. Cheers!

He made it!!!

Graham Matthew was born on 3/24 at 11:40 pm. He's beautiful. He
weighed in at 7 lbs. 12 ozs. And measured 20 1/4 in. long. Mom and
baby are resting together. Sarah delivered by C-Section, and was
absolutely amazing every step of the way. Thanks to everyone for their
support and prayers. Pictures to follow, so keep you eyes peeled.

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Another Update

Sarah got the epidural maybe an hour or two ago. She is much more
comfortable and actually able to relax a bit. We're still 4 cm, and
hoping the petocin goes to work. True to form, Sarah qouted Darth
Vader upon getting the oxygen mask. Again, she's amazing. We just
changed rooms and hopefully we're preparing for the home stretch.

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Update

Around 8:30 this morning the doctor broke Sarah's water.
She had two doses of cytotek last night, about four hours apart.
She's two cm dilated and our nurse just told us she's having small
contractions two minutes apart.
She's obviously tired and less comfortable, but hanging in there and
being very brave.

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Thunder Cats Are Go - Kind Of

After a short stay in triage, we are all checked in and settled in the
birthing room. Sarah has monitors and an IV hooked up and we just
started the first step of induction. Sarah has been so brave. She's a
champ. Up next, bed time (hopefully) for the mom-to-be. Stay tuned.

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induction

today was my last day at work...this party will be getting started shortly!! I am scheduled to be induced tomorrow night, 3-23. I called today to see if I could get in tonight (why wait a whole day?) but they are full, so tomorrow night it is. Brett and I are excited and nervous and scared and we both feel like we could throw up at any moment. Girls at work today were talking about IVs and catheters and I was like "Woah, hold up". I almost fainted with mention of the IV...don't even mention giving birth, right?! Seriously, we are getting excited and getting ready to meet him!! That will be worth any IV or catheter or any other pain!!!

still no baby

As you can see from the ticker above, I am over 40 weeks pregnant with no baby outside of me yet....he just loves being inside! Brett and I thought for sure he would have been here by now, but he must have a better idea that we do. But he is coming out this week.
Ray and Lynn made it out safe over the weekend, they had beautiful driving weather! So now we wait, taking the labor bag with us everywhere we go. My dad is giving me all kinds of useful tips on how to get this party started...everything from carrying a sewing machine to walking home long distances! He has been very helpful :D