I checked into the hospital at 8 pm the night before Sydney was born. By 5:30 am the next morning I was in labor by induction. Dr. Hudson broke my water about 6:30 am, and by 8:00 am I was feeling the contractions well enough to get my epidural. I was so nervous about the epidural, but truthfully, that was one of the easiest least painful parts of the day. At 9 am I was dilated to 4 centimeters and was doing great. At 11, I was checked again and was still 4 cm. Dr. Lassiter was a little concerned that I had not progressed anymore. She mentioned that if I had not progressed any more within 2 hours that I'd need to have a c-section. I was so upset even though I had told myself that I was going to do my best to not have any plans or expectations for delivery. I called mom because I was so upset and frustrated. Prayers were sent up and were heard and answered. By 11 am I had progressed to 8 cm! I was feeling a lot of pressure and by 12:30 I felt like I had to start pushing. We had no idea that I would be pushing that soon so Jonathan was gone to get some lunch. He got back after I had already pushed a few times. I think I actually started pushing around 1 or 1:15 pm and by 1:56 she was born. It was so amazing hearing that cry for the first time. It was the sweetest sound I have ever heard. All I could do was cry. The nurses started cleaning her up and checking her vitals while I was beginning to recover.
Children are truly gifts from God and miracles!
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