What a day!

Or should I say what a couple of days. On Monday morning Sandy's doctors agreed to go ahead and schedule induction for Tuesday morning which means we checked into the delivery room Monday evening around 5:30. The nurses gave her a regimen which finished thinning her cervix out so the induction on Tuesday morning would go more smoothly. Easy night, huh?

Little did we know that our brain dead neighbor in the adjoining room was going through her induction that evening and doing so "naturally" . The blood curdling screams heard through the walls began at around 1:30am followed by an ever so pleasant "request" for an epidural. Unfortunately the nurse informed her that the anesthesiologist would not be available for another hour and on top of that the treatment would take an additional 30 minutes to kick in. This left me curled up in the fetal position sucking my thumb wondering what in the world I would be in store for tomorrow until about three in the morning.

At least I got around 3-4 hours of sleep. Poor Sandy was going on around 45 minutes by the time the induction began. Our experience was exactly the opposite as the screecher next door. The induction started around 9:30am with a complimentary water bursting (kudos Dr. Evans), and the epidural was promptly administered at around 10:30 so Sandy only had to truly experience 45 minutes or so of discomfort before the I.V. goodness kicked in. She was never truly in pain from then on she diolated 4 centimeters over the next several hours. The last 6 centimeters of diolation only took around an hour to progress so around 3:00 pm Sandy had her knees in the air and after 10 minutes of pushing, out popped little Aubrey.

A huge thanks goes out to Dr. Payne, even though she is a freaking LSU fan, Mariete our nurse and especially to Izzy and Sandy's mom. Izzy's infectious laughter probably knocked a couple of hours off of Sandy's labor and her mom was the steady guiding hand helping us through the whole day.

Now begins the real journey. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I can't wait for you all to meet Aubrey share in our happiness.

Dr. Payne (Yes, that's her real name), Sandy & Steve

Aubrey all bundled up.

The apple of her father's eye

Aubrey Lynn Williams is Here!

She's here! 7 lbs and 6 oz of cuteness!. I'll update the blog later but here's some quick pictures.

Oct 5th, what WOULD have been Aubrey's birthday

Nothing! Today we went to a pumpkin patch, walked around the outlet malls, had a big lunch and dinner... but no baby!!!! Aubrey is taking her time I guess. Tomorrow morning we have an appointment and will get an ultrasound to check on her since she will be past her due date. Let's just hope she has great plans for tonight!!!



Sandy, Mom, and our little corn on the cob!!!

1 day until due date

My first lesson in being a parent... it is no longer my schedule!!!! Aubrey is due tomorrow and it is looking like we might go past her due date. I am 100% efface but have not started contractions or broken my water. We will continue to try all the old wise tales to help her along! If we do not have her this weekend, I know we will definitely be scheduled to arrive at the hospital Wednesday night for Thursday induction. Everyone has been so sweet to keep up with us on how things are going! Thanks again!!!
Sandy

Oct 1st, Doc appointment update

Well, we have made it 39.5 weeks and Aubrey is staying nice and warm in my belly. She hasn't progressed any from last week so it is not looking like we will have her this weekend... never know, but I am planning for next week instead! Tonight I am going to have eggplant lasagna, walk a lot these next few days, and take any advise on how I can get her to progress sooner than later! I have another doc appointment on friday to try and see if we are any closer so we can have her this weekend so I will keep everyone posted!
thanks for all the sweet notes :) We are going to let her "bake" for now!
Sandy

38.5 weeks pregnant

Hello Dear Friends!
I have been so impressed with how many of you are actually reading this thing :) I just got back from the doctor and had a GREAT visit! Today is Sept 24th and my cervix has thinned significantly since last week. I have not dialated yet, but she is measuring perfect and has a great heartbeat. I will go back on Wednesday and meet with the same doctor. At that point, if I haven't gone into labor by then, I will schedule to be induced on Saturday, Oct 4th. That doctor will be on call that weekend and we would love for her to deliver Aubrey. Good news is my cervix is now in the perfect conditions for inducing so we shouldn't have to worry about too much!
Steve went with me to the appointment and I can tell he is getting excited about seeing her. We both are and will enjoy the quiet around the house for the next week!

Much love
Sandy

2 weeks left!

Tomorrow I will officially be 38 weeks. Steve and i are getting very excited! I have enjoyed my vacation this last week and look forward to more until she comes! This week I went to the chiropractor 3 times, got a prego massage, and my nails done! I think I pampered myself some!!!! My lower back is the only thing that is making me uncomfortable, but if I stay off my feet, no problems at all!!!
It is all starting to feel real. I have started her scrapbook and so far very happy with it! Need to spend some more time on it next week and hopefully get it up to date!
I will go to the doctor this Wednesday and possibly talk to the doctor about scheduling the delivery. I would love to not plan and just go with the flow, but it would also be nice to know when to expect her! I will wait to hear from the doctor! Either way, it will be sooner than later! All our prepartation is about to pay off!!!
much love,
sandy