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We are doing great. Annelise is a great baby!! She is feeding well and sleeps like a champ. We are so blessed to have a happy and healthy baby. So here is a quick version of our delivery:

After pondering whether or not to call, we called Dr with concern of slight bleeding around 10:30and possible contractions. We figured it was just braxton hicks b/c of Dr appointment on Friday. Dr said go to the hospital to get checked. We arrived at 11 pm and Jayme was dilated to 2 cm. They observed Jayme and the baby's heartbeat for 40 minutes. Jayme was having some contractions, so they wanted to monitor Jayme and the baby for another 2 hours. After about 2 and 1/2 hours, Jayme was dilated to 3.5 cm at 2:30 am. After seeing that significant change, they wanted us to remain overnight and Dr would be by to see us around 6:30 am. They kept Jayme and the baby on the monitor. "I felt like my contractions were getting stronger." The nurse came in and we were talking about pain management options. "I started feeling nauseated as contractions were getting stronger." The nurse said she would check me to see if I was dilated enough for an epidural. Sure enough, Jayme was dilated to 5 cm and the nurse said she was going to get the anesthesiologist and get a room ready for me. This was about 3:45 am. When we were waiting for the nurse to wheel Jayme to the birthing suite, Jayme was starting to get very uncomfortable. After arriving at the birthing suite, the anesthesiologist started to go through procedure stuff. As Jayme was lying in bed, her water broke and pain/contractions went through the roof. The anesthesiologist asked the nurse to check Jayme again. Sure enough, Jayme was at a 10!!! No wonder she was in pain. The nurses were running all over the place, calling Dr to get there, and the nurse asked the anesthesiologists to give a Jayme little numbing to help with the pain. The chances of getting numb at that point are very slim, but luckily Jayme got numb enough to enjoy the last 30 minutes of delivery. Because we were in the exam room for so long and they did not think we would be delivering until mid morning, we did not have any of our belongings with us. In the midst of waiting for the Dr. Jayme realized we needed our camera. Grant asked the nurses if he could run out to the car. They said you'd better sprint. The nurse gave Grant her badge so he could get into the back door. As he was running through the parking lot, he passed our Dr who was running into the hospital. Grant made it back with the camera, and by 5:06 am, Annelise Rae arrived. A very fast and furious labor/delivery. The most important thing-even though Annelise was 27 days early, she is in great health. The pediatrician said she looks great with no problems.

We are truly blessed to be parents of such a beautiful girl!