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It Has Begun…

September 28, 2007 by Susan

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Janice is in early labor.

She went to the doctor earlier today because the baby wasn’t moving very much and she was having a fair amount of pain. The doctor felt that she wanted Janice to deliver this baby soon because there is not enough fluid and low cord flow. So she put Janice on the induction list for tomorrow (Friday).

But before she left the hospital at about 3pm she was already having small contractions. Her contractions are getting much stronger now and she’s decided to go back to the hospital to get checked again. (Her husband is going with her.)

(Her due date was Oct 9th… so this is a little earlier than we expected. And no… she’s not ready. We have tons of unanswered emails and her baby’s nursery isn’t even finished. Sigh. I’m even less ready. You can’t even walk in my baby’s nursery because it’s so full of boxes and stuff. Double sigh.)

I will try and keep you all posted. She is going to call me in the night if she goes into serious labor.

Please keep Janice and the baby in your prayers.

Update: It’s midnight here and Janice is at the hospital and is 3 cm dilated. I am on my way there now.

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24 Comments

  1. Heather says

    September 28, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    I would love to be entered for the book!

    Reply
  2. Celeste says

    September 28, 2007 at 6:55 am

    Prayers for a safe delivery.

    Reply
  3. ChupieandJsmama says

    September 28, 2007 at 6:34 am

    How exciting!! I’m praying for Mama and baby!!!

    Reply
  4. Shana says

    September 28, 2007 at 6:23 am

    Praying for a quick and easy delivery, a healthy baby and a happy family for her! :o)

    Reply
  5. donna says

    September 28, 2007 at 6:21 am

    That’s a blessing, I’ll keep you all in my prayers!

    Reply
  6. Lu says

    September 28, 2007 at 5:57 am

    Sounds like instead of October, this baby wants a September birth date! Hope all is well! Praying for a healthy baby!

    Reply
  7. Kari says

    September 28, 2007 at 5:54 am

    Praying for a uncomplicated del. and happy healthy momma and baby

    Reply
  8. Trina says

    September 28, 2007 at 3:18 am

    Praying for a safe delivery! Tis exciting! Keep us posted. :0)

    Trina

    Reply
  9. Adventures In Babywearing says

    September 28, 2007 at 3:11 am

    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! Praying! Hope all is well!

    Steph

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth says

    September 28, 2007 at 2:17 am

    I went in a month early with my 2nd, who happened to be a successful VBAC. It started out like mild cramps, and it ended up me, the next morning, popping my baby out. So as they say, ‘expect the unexpected’, and prepare those rooms.

    I hope all goes well for both of you.

    Reply
  11. Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven says

    September 28, 2007 at 2:13 am

    what a wonderful surprise!!!

    Praying for a safe and smooth delivery!

    Blessings,
    karla

    Reply
  12. Jenn in AZ says

    September 28, 2007 at 2:03 am

    Thanks for letting us know! I am praying for Janice and the sweet baby and for you and yours as well. I can’t wait for the updates!!!!

    Reply
  13. Natalie says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:49 am

    I hope everything goes smoothly with her labor!

    Reply
  14. Christine says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:45 am

    I’m praying… I’ll be watching for updates!

    Reply
  15. Wendy says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:42 am

    Praying for a safe delivery for Janice and the baby!

    Reply
  16. Kailani says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:37 am

    Sending good thoughts her way!

    Reply
  17. Ruth says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:35 am

    wow!! very exciting! 🙂 praying and thinking of you all….

    Reply
  18. Brandie says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:30 am

    How exciting! I’ll be checking back often for updates and prayers for her and the baby!

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  19. Sallie says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:30 am

    Oh, Oh, Oh!! I love Babies!!! And, ya know, what?! The babies won’t care if the nurseries aren’t perfect anyway. They just want your love and hugs and boobs of course…LOL..

    God bless,
    Sallie

    Reply
  20. The Pumkin Patch says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:22 am

    Everything will be just fine…..the good thing is that it’s not too early. Can’t wait to hear an update! Prayers to you all!!!

    Reply
  21. Kathleen says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:09 am

    How great! I can’t wait to hear the big news!!

    Reply
  22. Striving\Tessa says

    September 28, 2007 at 1:01 am

    Oh definately I will keep her in my prayers. Not to early which is good. Great, can’t wait to see pics. I am sure that baby and sis is in Gods hands, great good hands!!!

    Reply
  23. Laura says

    September 28, 2007 at 12:53 am

    O wow! Good luck to Janice! How exciting!! Keep us posted as you can. Prayers for a safe delivery.

    Reply
  24. jen says

    September 28, 2007 at 12:50 am

    I did wonder whether she might go first
    My deepest thoughts and prayers are with her and her bub
    Keep us posted its VERY VERY EXCITING!!!!!!!!!

    Reply

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