Teagan Rayal Barnett: 7lbs 8oz, 21 inches long

I can't believe she is here! Teagan Rayal joined us May 24th at 12:21 in the morning. My water broke the previous morning at 1:30. Therefore, I was technically in labor for 23 hours. However, I did not start getting contractions right away, even when I was put on Pitosum. I actually didn't start feeling painful contractions until 6 oclock in the evening on the 23rd. Things before that were moving very slowly, and I would dilate a cm at a time. Finally at around 10ish they told me I was 8 cm dilated. Dave and I were very excited and the next thing I knew I could start pushing. I only had a push for about a half an hour.

Our hospital stay went very well, there are no major concerns and Teagan is a very healthy little girl. Dave and I didn't seem to think this on our first night home, when all she was cry, but the 2nd night went much smoother. I am interested to see how the 3rd night goes. Cross you fingers.

I will try to keep everyone updated on her progress.

oops, sorry it has been so long

Most of you are probably thinking.."did she have the baby."

The answer is no. Not quite yet. I am now 38 and half weeks. At my last Doctor's appointment on Friday, I was 3-4 cm dilated and flexible (not sure what that means). Anyways, I had my membranes stripped, and after telling others that I did, they said ohhh, it should be any day. Well 4 days have passed, and still no baby. Oh well, she will come when she ready. Too bad I am so impatient, maybe she should be too, and she will want to come and see the world. Dave and I very anxious, and it is driving us crazy.

I will let everyone know when it does happen. Sorry I havn't wrote for so long, I am just busy and then when I get home, I just want to rest. (Sorry for such a lame excuse). My last day of teaching is Thursday, and then I should have more time.