48hr Recap

   Following the "decision" post, we talked to friends family, doctors and of course prayed. Our decision was to induce labor on Monday August 1, 2011.

The check In

   Michelle and I arrived and checked into Methodist Hospital Katy @ 9:00 PM Sunday July 31, 2011. Our nurse checked us in immediately and we all began prepping for the days ahead. I immediately set up camp, Michelle attempted relax and read, and the nurse did... well..... the things Nurses do to set up for an upcoming induction.
Guest in attendance: Just one, and they may or may not have stayed until 1 A.M.

The Big Day

   After a decent nights sleep (conditionally speaking) Michelle woke up ready to take on the world :). Dr. Schmidt came in at approximately 9 A.M. At that point we discussed the itinerary and she broke Michelle's water. At  9:45 they began the medicine to induce. Michelle progressed rather quickly, with no hang up's at any particular dilation. Before I knew it, it was 5:20 and we were asked to clear all of our guest from the room. With just the nurse and I remaining, Michelle began pushing with every contraction! Charli crowned around 5:50 pm. At that point we decided to wait for Dr Schmidt to come in from a previously  scheduled C-Section . With Charli ready to arrive Dr. Schmidt entered the room, and WALAH Charli was born @ 6:05 PM. The staff, Michelle and I stayed in there a little while as the baby was weighed and the room was cleaned up. After a little bit of quiet time, I rolled out Lil' Charli to meet her extremely loving friends and family in attendance. Around 8 PM the room was open to all as Charli greeted many. The nursery soon took Charli and bathed and warmed her before her return to the room. 

Guest in attendance- Relatives: Grandma Joan, Grandpa Robert, Uncle David, Granny Jackie, Aunt Melissa, Aunt Wendy, Uncle Jeff, and cousins Jacob, Jeffery, Brooke, & Megan. Friends: Christi, TJ, Megan, Angela, Kristen, Debbie, Jimmy, Roy, Sharon, Travis, Ashli, Kirby, Victoria, Kaylin, Josh, Jonna, Zoe, Dave, Craig, Linse, & Eli

The 1st Full Day with Charli!

   It was a long first night! (primarily for Michelle) Charli was pretty fussy and seems to be dealing with a lot of gas. We soon realized she had her momma's lungs! :) Michelle awoke to feed and sooth Charli quite often. I attempted to sooth Charli in the morning to allow for Michelle's first real rest in a while. With the constant evaluations it was hard for her to sleep long. However, Charli was happy! She was very peaceful and happy almost all of day 1. We again had many guest to come visit her and love on her, from 8 months to 90+ years. A pretty incredible day! She did extremely well and was only fussy for a stint during a photo session and the 10 o'clock post feeding (gas issues again). We are going home TOMORROW!!!!!

Guest in attendance: Family: Grandma Joan, Granny Jackie, Great Granny Moon, Great Uncle Merle, Great Aunt JoCarol, Uncle David. Friends: Christi, Avery, Trey, Donna, Jimmy, Lisa, Jeremy, Kristin, Brooklyn, Edna, Jonna, Josh, Jacob, Travis, Ashli, Kirby, Victoria, Rob, Ashton, Tara, Linse, Lucas, Kristen, Angela, Pat, Toni, & Debbie

Here are some snap shots from the "48"