Elizabeth Hee-Sun Jang finally arrived on Thursday, April 24, 2008 @ 8:38 am, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca! She was 7 lbs and 19.5 in.
I thought the labor would be just like when I had David because I was also scheduled to be induced that morning. But then, I started having irregular contractions on Wednesday. The contractions didn't get any closer, then stopped altogether. So, I thought it's a false labor. Then, Wednesday night, I couldn't sleep at all, getting more contractions that were about 10 minutes apart. I was kind of glad that it was night time, everyone was asleep, nice and quiet. Otherwise, I would have been very irritated. Since I couldn't sleep at all, I tried to distract myself watching drama online, the one Elisa showed me. I tried logging the contraction time. But up to a point, it was hurting me so much that I stopped counting. It was almost time for the induction appointment. So I went and took a long shower, more in pain. I woke up James afterwards even though it was still a bit early to leave. I said to him, "Don't ask me any question, I am in pain. Get up, and let's go!" That alarmed him enough that he woke up right away.
So, we left 30 minutes earlier than we planned. And man... the 15 minutes ride to the hospital was awful. The contractions were getting more painful than ever! I barely could walk into the hospital. They sent me up to the maternity ward right away. I guess the previous night was busy for them that they didn't have a labor room available right away. They were still cleaning the room when we arrived. So, they made us wait in the hallway for a bit. When everything was ready and the nurse checked my progress, she was like, "You are 9 cm dilated, ready to push anytime." I was shocked because that means it's too late for any epidural! I was so scared about pushing without any pain medications. It was not what I imagined at all. My OB thought I was going to be induced and she hadn't even arrived at the hospital yet. The nurse tried to reach her and got her to come right away.
When my OB arrived 15 minutes later, she was right on time to see my water break. So yeah, the entire thing lasted less than 2 hours and Elizabeth was born. I'm not going to describe how painful it was to push her out, I was just very glad she was finally out.
I thought the labor would be just like when I had David because I was also scheduled to be induced that morning. But then, I started having irregular contractions on Wednesday. The contractions didn't get any closer, then stopped altogether. So, I thought it's a false labor. Then, Wednesday night, I couldn't sleep at all, getting more contractions that were about 10 minutes apart. I was kind of glad that it was night time, everyone was asleep, nice and quiet. Otherwise, I would have been very irritated. Since I couldn't sleep at all, I tried to distract myself watching drama online, the one Elisa showed me. I tried logging the contraction time. But up to a point, it was hurting me so much that I stopped counting. It was almost time for the induction appointment. So I went and took a long shower, more in pain. I woke up James afterwards even though it was still a bit early to leave. I said to him, "Don't ask me any question, I am in pain. Get up, and let's go!" That alarmed him enough that he woke up right away.
So, we left 30 minutes earlier than we planned. And man... the 15 minutes ride to the hospital was awful. The contractions were getting more painful than ever! I barely could walk into the hospital. They sent me up to the maternity ward right away. I guess the previous night was busy for them that they didn't have a labor room available right away. They were still cleaning the room when we arrived. So, they made us wait in the hallway for a bit. When everything was ready and the nurse checked my progress, she was like, "You are 9 cm dilated, ready to push anytime." I was shocked because that means it's too late for any epidural! I was so scared about pushing without any pain medications. It was not what I imagined at all. My OB thought I was going to be induced and she hadn't even arrived at the hospital yet. The nurse tried to reach her and got her to come right away.
When my OB arrived 15 minutes later, she was right on time to see my water break. So yeah, the entire thing lasted less than 2 hours and Elizabeth was born. I'm not going to describe how painful it was to push her out, I was just very glad she was finally out.
congratulation!!! u r a very brave mama!! she is a beautiful girl. congrats again!
Hi Wendy,
Congratulations!!! Wow!!! Your lil daughter is sooooo cute!! Your son David is so big now. Man, time's flying so fast.
Congratulations once again!!
cheers,
-Prashanth
Hi Elizabeth and family!
You are so cute! Congratulations!
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Congratulations!!!! Elizabeth is very beautiful! When I we see her and David and YOU?! It's been a long time... Send my kisses to Elizabeth.