On Fathers Day, Suzy started going into labor in the afternoon. Mostly back labor. We couldn't tell if it was "real" or just braxton hicks. Elizabeth and Suzy were hanging out for the day and went to Walgreens to get Castor Oil to speed labor up. While in Walgreens, we were seeing some progression and Elizabeth decided to time them "just for fun." By the time we were back home, we realized that Suzy was in labor. We starting packing, playing cards, and anything to stay distracted. Our "doula," Cindi Turchek (who is AMAZING!!!) came over around 10pm and helped us labor at home for a while and at the hospital.
Around 12:30 during the night we left to Rose hospital to check in. Suzy was 3cm and 100% effaced (sp?). We labored NATURALLY - yes, that's right -no pain medications, no epidural, or IVs or anything. It was intense and crazy. :-). Suzy almost gave up the whole natural thing early in the morning, but we pressed on. By 6am-ish, Suzy was 9cm (I think). Just a little later, the doctor broke her water and not long after we started pushing. 7:06am, "Baby Girl" arrived with a full head of dark hair :-).
We were so excited and thrilled to meet her. We love her so much and can't wait to help raise this precious girl!!!
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