May 25th!!

Here is how our Hospital stay went:

2:30 pm: Clark and I headed out to the hospital together. I was getting really nervous about the whole thing but Clark showed no sign of being nervous.

3 pm: Checked into the hospital. They took us back to our labor room where they asked medical questions and put the IV in me.

4 pm: The nurse started the jell to help start contractions and get me to soften. Before they started I was dialated to a 1.5 and was about 60% softened. Ashley, my wonderful sister, got to the hospital at this time. She was going to stay wih me the whole time and help. My Dad, Chad (brother inlaw), Garrett (brother), and Clark all gave me a blessing which was really nice and helped me relax. The rest of the night wasn't anything special. I had contractons that felt like menstral cramps and got worse throughout the night. Ashley, Clark, and I had fun hanging out.

4 am: The nurse took out the jell and checked me. I was still at 1.5 and now only 70% softened!! I had contractions for 12 hours that didn't do a thing! I wasn't so happy. They then put me on Potocin. Man o man, the contractions came quick, hard, and were close together.

8 am: I totally gave up on doing it natural!! I am the first to admit how weak I am. I had given people such a hard time, that I would do it and I caved. They gave me the epidural and I was EXTREMELY happy. Clark and Ashley like the epidural kelsey better anyway. Why go through so much pain when you can enjoy it. Plus I had already had 15-16 hours of contractions.

9:35 am: Dr. Beck came in to check on me. I had already dialated to a 3 and he went ahead and broke my water. Clark and Ashley were taking bets on when she would come and how much she weighed. Clark guessed at 2 pm and weighing around 7 pounds. Ashley said 3 and weighing 8 lbs.

10:40 am: the nurse checked me and I was already at a 5 or 6.

12 pm: I was now dialated to 9 with a little cervix left.

1:40 pm: I was already pushing and Clark was wanting me to really hurry up so he could win the bet with Ashley. For the first 20 minutes my pushing wasn't doing a whole lot because I was numb and couldn't feel when the contractions were coming. They put me back on potocin (they had taken me off at about 11 or so) so I would get more contractions. The time went by and it was 3...

3 pm: Dr. Beck came back, put on his booties, and grabed the vaccum to help get her out. Within minutes Brooklyn was born. She was 8lbs even and born at 3:09. Needless to say Ashley won the bet and Clark didn't like that but all was good. The next hour flew by really fast. Brooklyn was wide eyed and full of life. We enjoyed her sweet little spirit so much. Clark was really excited to finally see her and feel her in his arms. Brooklyn has tons of hair and looks like my side of the family. He says she looks like a mix of Garrett, Maddsen, Darrik, and of course me.

Thank you to all who came and visited us in the hospital and brought brooklyn gifts! It was a really great experience and are greatful for all our family and friends. We love all of ya and glad you could be apart of this life changing, exciting experience.