OH MY! Riley is Coming!!

(See Below for Pre-Birth experience)

The 6th day, things got ALOT more exciting....

My blood pressure began to rise and the question was: Do we wait till I am horribly ill OR do we deliver a baby early?

My OB gave us the option. When asked what SHE would do in this situation, she said directly, "I would go ahead now. You could wait but the danger will only go up for you."

Lo and I discussed it, but felt it was right to move forward. Neither of us wanted Riley to come out early, but neither did we want my health in jeopardy.

The induction of the pregnancy started at 1:30. They said I might be able to deliver the natural way (meaning from da vagina...), so we started that route.

By 9:00 PM, things were not progressing. They had given me 6 hours of a powerful medication called Magnesium Sulfate- which is actually a nice medical name for "EVIL DRUG FROM HELL"... It's to be sure you don't have seizure due to increased blood pressure. But it's ALOT like having a severe case of the flu..

My pressure went up to 190's/110 & it was decided a C-section was needed..

My Thought: OH goodie, not!...(and) At least I can stop the Mag sulfate...

Lois' Thought: Oh Lord, anything to get her off that Mag stuff...

Then there was Riley's Thought:

WHAT THE?? It's bright and COLD in here! Put me back in! Quick!!

He came out with a weak cry. I just about had a heart attack...

As it turns out the Mag was in his system and sedated him- they reversed it & he started to wail.. I have never been so relieved.

I started to cry & Lois was comforting me when they brought him over to see us.

He was perfect! Beautiful.. and tiny.

4 pounds, 4.4 oz @ 17 1/2 inches

It was incredibly thrilling...

They treated Lo so well. I was very pleased. They had her hold him & show me. It was our first moments as a family. I cried some more....

This was by far one of the best and scariest moments of my life.

Yet, Lo and I agree- He was worth it.