Tuesday evening, I felt light contractions, but they were gone by morning.
Wednesday 10:10 am, OBGYN appt. I asked the doctor if I could possibly be induced since baby #1 was born 9 lbs. She checked my cervix, which was 3 cm dilated and gave me the green light.
At 1pm, I received a phonecall from the hospital, saying that they had room for me if I could get there by 2pm.
2pm, we arrived at Swedish Hospital. 3pm, I received Pitocin. I walked around the hospital contracting until dilated to a 7. I was surprised that I was only experiencing moderate pain, but I didn't want to take my chances. Received epidural--was in heaven and could enjoy watching the Olympics.
9:30pm- I was dilated to a 10, but the doctor was with another patient.
10:25pm- doctor arrived.
10:31pm- pushed the baby out during one contraction.
I am recovering a lot better with baby #2 than with Elena. This baby is also a great breastfeeder, which was a huge hysterical battle with Elena. I am so relieved. I just need to get through a few more days of soreness, particularly with breastfeeding. He's literally being a vampire. Here's a much more handsome and dignified picture of "James".
