We got to the hospital to check at 2:00. By 5:00 they had started the pitocin drip. I was progressing very well, thank goodness. Uncle Jon and Aunt Alicia were the first of our visitors to arrive. Then came Bebe, Grandaddy Bray, and Granbabs. Auntie Jess came from Birmingham and Juju and Grandaddy Nash were close behind. The doctor warned everyone it could take all night, so after a visit, everyone but mom and Judd went home to rest and get back early the next day.
However, Miss Bray had another plan in mind. The contractions were starting to get closer and stronger, so I was ready for my epidural. It was a life saver! The nurses and doctor checked me, and I was 5 cm at around 1:15. The doctor felt that he had time to go home for a bit before it was time to deliever. So, I tried to get some rest. Unfortunately, the contractions really started picking up and I could really feel them despite the epidural. I tried to make throught them, but finally called the nurse about 2:30. Mom, Judd, and I were shocked when she told me I was already 10 cm!! No wonder the contractions were so painful! The nurse quickly called the doctor and he headed right back to the hospital.
The doctor came at about 2:45 and gave me the drill on pushing. The nurses got everything set up, and 20 minutes and 6 pushes later at 3:13 am, Bray Elizabeth Nash was born! She was born crying and had a full head of hair! The first thing I noticed was that she had Judd's chin. She was absolutely beautiful! We are so in love with this sweet girl!!
We're at home now settling in. I'll post more pictures and updates soon!
