Elinore's Birth Story - As Told by Daddy

Keith and I took along a pen and notebook to the hospital with us to document our experience through the labor and delivery.  I left Keith in charge, and this is his account of Elinore's birth. 

Monday, July 2, 2012

4:00 PM

Beth called me at work; she peed her pants and thought her water was broke.

5:00 PM

We arrive at hospital and find out Beth peed her pants; however, heartbeat of baby was erratic and they decided to induce with Pitocin at 7:20 PM.

7:40 PM

Dr. Kriechbaum broke Beth’s water.  Bet said it felt “wet” when asked.

8:00 PM

We’re watching American Pickers; Beth has been very nervous and tired.  Luckily she got to eat around 6:00 PM.

8:10 PM

I pulled a not cool husband move and ate a cookie in Beth’s presence.  She told me to quit.  I also took some pictures of her on my phone; she was not happy about it.

8:40 PM

Pain is starting; we are talking about the epidural.  She is holding off.  She wants to go home; insert sad face here.

11:00 PM

6 cm; asked for epidural.  I had to leave room.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

12:02 AM

She is feeling better asked to turn channel.  Now we’re watching Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.  We’re very close the nurses are saying.  They say she made it through the worst parts without the drugs.

1:50 AM

Started pushing.

2:05 AM

Dad almost passes out.

2:35 AM

Still pushing.

2:50 AM

Nauseated; going to sleep.

5:00 AM

Start pushing again.

5:40 AM

Can see brown hair on the baby; called doctor for delivery.  Blood!

6:00 AM

Doctor arrived.

6:05 AM

Baby was born; Daddy is very surprised it’s a girl!