Teagans birth story...

After starting labor 4 times and then it stopping... I was convinced that she was NEVER COMING OUT. Sat morning I woke up with contractions and was convinced that today was the day. At noon (like always) the contractions stopped completely. I was so frustrated! I cried for an hour. I had to break the news to Blake that it was a false alarm. Around 6pm I noticed Blake was really quiet and I could tell he was bummed too that she was not here yet. I told him that we needed to get out of the house and enjoy the evening.

We decided to get some dinner. It was such a beautiful night so I suggested that we walk. We walked to Fratelli Pizza a few blocks from our house. I felt great. No contractions and no feeling that baby would be here VERY SOON.

We finished our pizza and were loading up to walk home. I put the pizza in a box and felt a "pop" I looked at Blake and told him "my water just broke" I had him go get some towels from the bus-boy to keep the water from getting everywhere. Since we had no car Blake said he was going to run home. I told him we didn't have time. I turned to the closest person and asked her to take Blake to our car. Then the WHOLE restaurant realized what was happening (SO EMBARRASSING) Blake and Tay left while I sat in my puddle acting as if nothing was going on.

Blake got back with the car. We went back home and loaded up our things and headed to the Calls to drop off Tay. On our drive I began to get contractions. BAD CONTRACTIONS. They were 7 minutes apart. I went from zero contractions to regular contractions just like that. We got to the hospital around 9 pm. I was laughing so hard because the water party in my pants would not end. As I walked into the hospital I left a trail all the way to the room. It is crazy how much water is in there! The nurse set the monitors up and started my meds ASAP. I have Strep-B and the meds need to get to the baby before you give birth. 4 hours to be exact. I told her I wanted an epidural and she should call him now. I was 4 cm and I thought I had plenty of time to grasp what was going on and get some drugs. Krista jumped in her car and drove from Tucson to watch the birth. I was so glad I was only a 4 so she would not miss it.

30 min later my contractions were only 3 min apart and I knew at that moment things were gonna go fast. The Epidural man showed up and I was DYING! The nurse said let me check you really quick I was an 8! I went from a 4 to an 8 in 45 min!. The anesthesiologist was terrible. He had to restick the needle in my spine 4 times. I was yelling from the contractions and him messing up. I almost just told him to forget it. Finally he finished and left the room. My contractions were one after the other and the nurse asked if I could feel the head. I said "yup."

She called the doctor and I knew that the epidural was not gonna kick in quick enough. I kept looking at Blake and telling him. "I refuse to push her out before it kicks in!" The doctor got there and I still could feel every bit of the contractions. I felt my legs go numb and I crossed my fingers that I would not feel her come out when I started to push. The doctor got ready and I began to push. I didn't feel it! HALLELUJAH. I could feel the contractions in my stomach but not her coming out. It was GREAT. I did about 10 good pushes and my sweet little girl presented herself sunnyside up. I cried and was so overjoyed by her.

Pore Krista. Blake had to call her and tell her she was too late. I felt so bad :(

So... recap: My water broke at 8pm. We got to the hospital at 9pm and Teagan was born at 11:13pm.. 3 hours of labor total. WOW SO QUICK.

We had to stay an extra day since the medicine was not in mine or Teagans system long enough but she was perfect in every way!!! My Mom and Blakes Mom were able to be there to see the birth. Warren and Krista showed up later. It was a magical night and I will never forget it.