The beginning

After 48 hours of pre-labor (4-5 mins apart), water finally broke at 11:30pm (dec 7). So Nick rushed us to the hospital, only to find out that I was only dilated to a 3.

After a shot of pitocin, the contractions really started going. I was really hoping not to resort to drugs, but after two sleepless days, I needed the rest. Thanks to the epidural I was able to take a nap until about 4:30am.

After an hour of pushing, the baby was born at 5:30am, 6 lbs 1oz, 18 inches long.