We arrived around 7:30 p.m after leaving the kids with my oh so terrific friend Tammy, and they used the pills that ripen the cervix. They did this every 4 hours and Chris and I just slept in between. Unfortunately the pills only made a minor difference. So that morning around 7:45 they broke my water. We waited and I only had very minor contractions for a few hours. They said starting pitocin would be our best bet. I asked how fast I could get my epidural and they said "you say the word" so basically I got my epidural before I even felt hard labor. I had the BEST nurses anyone could ask for!!! I was also the only woman in labor at that time and so had more attention and care than I ever could have needed....and yet they were not overbearing. Honesty it was the best labor experience I have ever had. I pretty much just slept while we waited. A great ending to our family story I guess!! Scarlett Paige arrived just 3 1/2 hours after we started pitocin. I went from being dilated to a 6 to a 10 in only about 1/2 an hour. I pushed one time and she came right out! She was beautiful!!! I have to admit I swelled with tears of bittersweetness. Having babies thus far in my life has basically BEEN my life. Knowing this would be the last miracle was a bit sad, and yet I felt so much joy and gratitude for being called to be the mom to so many special spirits. It was instant love the minute we saw Scarlett. The kids came and so far love her to pieces...hopefully Grace will not have too many jealousy issues! None so far. :)
Scarlett weighed 7 lbs. 3 ounces and was 21 inches long...we love you Scarlett!!
