Saturday, November 12, 2016

It's a beautiful morning

Sorry about the long hiatus. There are definitely challenges to  being completely present with  Melissa's  and still try to connect to the outside world.  I am very challenged with walking that thin line.

Her labor is steady, and she moves through each wave with power and noise. Baby is shifting to a bit more comfortable position and continues to be active.

They are both entering the serious business of birth and I will repeat my request to refrain from visiting or calling.

Exhaustion and dehydration are the challenges with long labors, so Melissa naps and sips between contractions that come about every 3 minutes.

For those of you wondering what her dilation is or what interventions have been used. At this time, she is not being routinely checked for dilation because her membranes are ruptured.

She got a little kick start to stimulate contractions yesterday, but nothing since last evening.

She is moving along as women have done for thousands of years, using the rhythm of her body to dictate her progress.

She is strong and feels your love,

Carol

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