It started slowly with a light contraction just after 4:00 am Thursday October 28'th. By 8:00 am we realized we had to go to pack for the hospital quicky, (last time we stayed at the house for several hours as the contractions progressed). When we arrived at the hospital just after 9:30 Lindsay was in a great deal of pain and the nurse told her she was at 6cm.
To put this in perspective, based on the last delivery, Lindsay would have had 5 or 6 more hours of labor before delivery. The contractions intensified over the next 30 minutes and once we determined we weren't going to be able to wait for our doctor a substitute was provided. With 3 quick pushes baby Sadie was delivered (10:57 am). "It's a girl!" I shouted as soon as the last push reveled it and just like that, Lindsay was back to normal. She is a real trouper as this was her second natural delivery.
Thanks to all the wonderful family and friends who have visited us and sent their letters with words of support (sometimes in the form of Starbucks gift cards). We love you all and we are truly greatful for our new healthy baby girl.
Did I mention that I really, really, really wanted to have a girl this time?
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