Monday afternoon rolled around. The announcement over the intercom couldn't have been more beautiful: "Car riders and Load A bus riders are dismissed." I'm a car rider right? I mean, I drive a car and therefore I ride in it. The excitement consumed me, so I left at 3:05 (Sorry Mrs. Gerrells!).
So many thoughts running through my head on my drive home. No Spark needed to keep me awake and alert! When I got home, I didn't know which way was up. Bags were already packed, but they needed to be repacked. What do I take? What do I wear? WHERES THE BAG?!
During my running around like a chicken with its head cut off, my best friend from high school called me. It was a great surprise. I don't even know what we talked about! Either way it is always great to hear from someone that played a pivotal part in your life! Thanks for the call Lynn.
Kayla called to confirm that we needed to be there at 4:30. "We are full right now but should be good by 6:30." WHAT?! I have to wait TWO MORE HOURS! I want my baby girl now!!! So we went to the in-laws to eat dinner and so Kayla could see her family before the baby extravaganza began.
Just like Kayla mentioned in her part, we stopped to get gas on the way to the hospital so we wouldn't have to on the way home with a newborn in the car. As we turned into the Racetrac on 365, the biggest, boldest rainbow appeared. It was God's way of letting us know, He's got this!
Finally arrived at the hospital. IS. THIS. HAPPENING?! Checked in with security, then they called us back. The longest walk ever from the waiting room to our delivery room. Are we there yet?! Suite #13. The biggest and best there (Thanks Courtney!)
We get all nestled into the room to unwind. We are both still on cloud nine and can't believe this is about to go down! Dr. Barger comes in and checks on Kayla. Dilated to a 2. That's all? Feels like she has been a 2 for 9 months! He gave us a couple of options to help move the dilation process along. We, and by we I mean Kayla, decided on the "balloon."
Side note: I support my wife whole heartedly! I want her to be comfortable in whatever situation is at hand. Whether that is her clothes, her education, her job, or having a baby. If she feels strongly enough about something to do it, she has my full support!
Now the true wait begins. IV is in. Balloon is in. Now what? Guess we should eat since tomorrow is going to be anyone's guess. I went down to the cafeteria to get us something to eat, Kayla a grilled cheese and me a Philly Steak with no onions or peppers, because onions and peppers are EW! Let me just say this, if Northeast Georgia Medical's cafeteria was on Yelp for dining, I would give them a good review!
After dinner, Kayla bounced on the big ball and soaked in the tub. This girl LOVES her tub time! She would probably live in the tub if there was constant warm water and someone to serve her food. Wait, I guess that is why she keeps me around. :)
I couldn't help but think all night, this is happening. All the preparation. All the books read. All the coaching. It was all about to hit the fan and the true question would be...would we even use any of it?!
I am still amazed to this day how well Kayla handled her pregnancy. She did her stretches. She walked all over. She ate great! She is an amazing woman and I couldn't be more proud of her! She kept a positive outlook, for the most part, and didn't listen to the naysayers and horror stories. This was HER pregnancy and it was going to be a good one!
Dinner has been eaten, exercises done, belly is full, time to get some sleep. See y'all tomorrow!
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