tomorrow morning

Well these past 5 days have been crazy!

At about 9pm Saturday I started early labor. I started having contractions earlier in the day, but didnt realize the procession until around 9 when I started timing them. They seemed to be about 5 min apart and by midnight had gone to about 3 minutes apart. So my mom and I talked, and decided she would come over around 2 if they continued. She got here around 230 as did Josh from work. We packed up and headed down. By the time we got to the hospital - my contractions were 2 minutes apart. Than, being stubborn like me and realizing we were at the hospital, the contractions stopped! I mean WTF baby?!?! So, I was checked and no dialation. =( Which really sucked. But the doctor on duty followed my doctors rule, and got me an Ultrasound to see just how big this little girl is. Turns out that was a hard task. Her head is in position for birth, and so a proper reading was hard. But from what they could tell she is 8lbs 8oz (holy shit!!!). After the ultrasound the contractions started up again, but they were not strong enough to keep me. So I went home early Sunday morning.

I have been uncomfortable ever since. It hurts to sit, stand or even lay down. And it got to the worst point when I couldnt sleep last night. Now, Ive spent plenty of nights not being able to sleep but last night was rediculious!!! MY back, chest and belly all hurt! I was up almost all night until I finally took some asprin (which have always avoided through this pregnany) and josh massaged my back til I passed out.

Than, Fahey decided that she wanted a second opinion and had me come in for my scheduled ultrasound this morning. We got to see her little face, and finally got a confirmed picture of her girly parts! No junk there =) They had the same problem with her head and estimated 7lbs 6oz. Fahey got the report at her other office and within 10 minutes had Annette call me in for an appointment. Her concern was she could not believe Leilani is that little, but she doubts she is that big. So a Csection was scheduled. Fahey is worried if she is around 8lbs, my hips (with pins in them) wont be able to handle a natural birth. So I happily agreed to the Csection.
It is scheduled for 730am. And I have to be there at 530am for my blood work and epideral.

We are just so excited!! Its hard to believe we will finally be meeting our daughter tomorrow. and its a great early birthday gift! (my birthday is the 20th, and hers will be the 19th)
So when you check back next week you will get to hear all the fun stories of Leilanis first week of life =)

just 11.5 hours to go...