Pictures!

Here are some pictures of Allison, family, and friends.



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The Labor

One thing a lot of folks have been asking is "How was the labor?"

THURSDAY

• 7:00 AM - checked into the hospital
• 8:00 AM - began pitcocin (to induce labor); told, "it will be a while...the head is sky high"
• 10:00 AM - confirmed that Jen's water had broken (that started at 1:45 AM acutally!)
• 2:00 PM - mild contractions begin.
• 6:00 PM - medium contractions begin.
• 9:00 PM - Epidural administered after 2 hours, of waiting, due to other deliveries in the hospital. Unfortunately, it only took effect on the right half of Jen's body, likely due to her back surgery in 2004.
• 11:00 PM - Serious contractions are going on.

FRIDAY

• 3:00 AM - All systems go. Active pushing begins. Contractions are about 2, 2.5 mins apart lasting for ~1 minute.
• 5:15 AM - stopped actively pushing, Dr. Goyal advised we needed to do a c-section.
• 6:15 AM - Allison is born.
• 7:20 AM - Jen comes out of OR. That was a long wait.

Day One

We had a great first day with Allison. She's eating like a champ, really bonding with Mom, and Dad has changed two full diapers! Grandma (Gram) & Grandpa Goedeke, Aunts Liz & Laura, and Uncles Mike & Bill all came to visit!

We picked up a copy of yesterdays Trenton Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal to mark the day. The Times had the best headline, saying 'A Historic Night'! Thursday night definitely was. :)

Jen & I felt bad, but we asked the nurses if Allison could spend the night in the nursery room so that we could recharge our batteries for some rest. I have to say it really helped, and she rejoined us at 6 AM.

Today Grandma Waters and Aunt Roche will come to visit all the way from north NJ.

It's a rainy day outside, but theres nowhere else we'd rather be than here with Allison!

Welcome Allison Elizabeth Waters!

Allison Elizabeth Waters was born at 6:15 Am today via c-section, after 20 hours of labor. Allison is 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and 20 inches long.

Mom, Dad, and baby are spending the day getting to know each other well. :)

We have managed to bring everything except a USB cable, so pictures will come in the next few days.

Thanks again to all of you for your kind wishes & thoughts. We are fortunate to experience something so truly miraculous.

Going for a c section

After 17 hours of labor we are going for a c section. Thank you for your kind words and prayers.

Epidural being administered

No update #2

Still no news. Jen has asked for the epidural. She is a real trooper.