Induction date is set

After visiting with the doctor today, we have set an induction date. We are scheduled for this Saturday, March 5th. It is not the way we wanted this pregnancy to end, but out of concern about the baby's size we have agreed to move forward. I am hoping he ends up a little smaller than estimated, but I really just want a healthy baby boy. It is so odd to schedule the day your child will be born.

I am hoping and praying this induction goes a lot easier on me and the baby. It is odd how all the emotions start to come into play. I am prepared for the epidural not to work again and the pain that comes with childbirth, but I am optimistic that the 3 hours of pushing won't happen again. As far as the baby, I am just thinking positive. I am praying for no NICU this time, and my baby boy being healthy without complications.

Ryland goes to the NICU

Our precious little Ryland is having some breathing problems, so he is going to the NICU. The doctors are concerned because I ran a maternal fever during delivery and his breathing is extremely fast. When he breathes his chest has a retraction which is an indention between his ribs. The doctors will run a few tests and get a chest x-ray to see what is going on. The lab test for an infection takes 48 hours, so it looks like we will be staying around the hospital for a few extra days.

Ryland Christopher Allison has arrived!

We are excited to welcome Ryland Christopher Allison to our family.

He was born on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 3:05PM. He weighs 7lbs 14oz and is 20 1/4" long. We are very fortunate that he arrived safely, and we are truly blessed to have him.

The labor took a little over 12 hours, and I had some complications with a fever. I tried having an epidural, but unfortunately I dilated so quickly it could not catch the pain. Everyone says you forget the pain. I don't know about that, but I only truly remember the overwhelming love.

Final appointment???

John Chris and I went to the doctor today for the final ultrasound and a check up. The ultrasound looked great, and the baby has really put on some weight. He is estimated to weigh around 8lbs. The doctor is very concerned about my blood pressure getting higher. On this visit, my blood pressure has reached 140/100!!!
She told us she would like to go ahead and induce for the baby's safety and mine as well. She told us we would be having a baby tomorrow. What?!? We are not fully prepared, but I guess we will be having a baby. Oh my gosh!