Bless your heart Jessica!! I hope you get some rest and Eli makes his appearance sooner rather than later. I had a very difficult labor and I know how frustrating it is just waiting. Praying for a smooth and quick delivery!!
Hey you guys, First, Jessica, you look beautiful. I know you feel like you look like hell, but I don’t know many women who would share as you are. Remember to greet the birth process and contractions one at a time. Don’t get ahead of yourself. When you add that to the fatigue, it can become discouraging. (I am filling in as a virtual doula). Matthew, absolutely,no matter what, don’t eat in front of her. Make up some lame excuse for why you need to leave the room so you can eat, because it is important for you to keep your strength up. If necessary, hide your smoothie or m & m’s in the bathroom somewhere, because at some point she may not let you leave her side. Anticipate Jessica may even tell you to leave, and when you take one step in that direction holler at you, “Where are you going?” There comes a time when the frustration bubbles up and over and you just need to be there for her. But whatever you do, don’t say, “I know what you are going through” Only women who have been there have that privilege. Transition is tough, particularly if they start pit. I know you guys don’t want any more interventions, so it becomes particularly helpful to take it one contraction at a time. There may be times,like the crying time, when she just cries again; fatigue and frustration get expressed that way. Your presence and support mean so much. If you haven’t had your contraband snack by then, forget it… If she opts for an epidural, look the other way. I love you guys, and will pray for Elias to come sooner rather than later, with as little additional medical management as possible. Blessings, Kathy
I have been following your story since you posted for Angie. You seem like such a sweet person. My family will be praying for you today as you begin a new and exciting adventure (motherhood)… Hang in there, just know that it will be over soon and you will never forget this beautiful day. May the Lord Bless you, Matthew and your new baby boy. Prayers from CA. Judy 🙂
Just home for lunch from work, and wanted to check in with you all. Prayers coninuing from Chicago for you, Jessica, and the baby on the way! I gotta tell you jessica- you look beautiful !
Love the updates! Hang in there! All those ice chips and fatigue and everything else will pay off soon enough! That little boy will be here before you know it!
Just keeping myself abreast of all the happenings down there. I can tell you my mom had preeclampsia with me, full blown, and when she heard you werre on magnesium, her heart went out to you. Hoping to hear good news soon and hang in there!
Bless your heart Jessica!! I hope you get some rest and Eli makes his appearance sooner rather than later. I had a very difficult labor and I know how frustrating it is just waiting. Praying for a smooth and quick delivery!!
Oh sweetie, you sound like you’re doing great! Just rest as much as you are able. And I UNDERSTAND about being hungry. It really really really stinks.
I love these video updates!
Tell that hubby to eat his food somewhere else…
Hey you guys,
First, Jessica, you look beautiful. I know you feel like you look like hell, but I don’t know many women who would share as you are.
Remember to greet the birth process and contractions one at a time. Don’t get ahead of yourself. When you add that to the fatigue, it can become discouraging.
(I am filling in as a virtual doula).
Matthew, absolutely,no matter what, don’t eat in front of her. Make up some lame excuse for why you need to leave the room so you can eat, because it is important for you to keep your strength up. If necessary, hide your smoothie or m & m’s in the bathroom somewhere, because at some point she may not let you leave her side. Anticipate Jessica may even tell you to leave, and when you take one step in that direction holler at you, “Where are you going?” There comes a time when the frustration bubbles up and over and you just need to be there for her. But whatever you do, don’t say, “I know what you are going through” Only women who have been there have that privilege.
Transition is tough, particularly if they start pit. I know you guys don’t want any more interventions, so it becomes particularly helpful to take it one contraction at a time. There may be times,like the crying time, when she just cries again; fatigue and frustration get expressed that way. Your presence and support mean so much. If you haven’t had your contraband snack by then, forget it…
If she opts for an epidural, look the other way.
I love you guys, and will pray for Elias to come sooner rather than later, with as little additional medical management as possible.
Blessings, Kathy
GIRL YOU LOOK GREAT!! WE LOVE YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS ELI TO COME OUT-CALL ME MATT
LOVE YOU BOTH
LIS
Hang in there girl! Was checking in to see if you had popped yet:)
Wanted to see about grabbing some coffee with your husband but it looks like you guys have a few things going on…Congrats again!
Hang in there!!! We are all praying for ya! 🙂
ohhh, how I wish you could do live streaming video. I keep hitting the refresh button to see if there’s an update. Hope things are going well!
Hi Jessica:
I have been following your story since you posted for Angie. You seem like such a sweet person. My family will be praying for you today as you begin a new and exciting adventure (motherhood)… Hang in there, just know that it will be over soon and you will never forget this beautiful day. May the Lord Bless you, Matthew and your new baby boy.
Prayers from CA.
Judy 🙂
Just home for lunch from work, and wanted to check in with you all.
Prayers coninuing from Chicago for you, Jessica, and the baby on the way!
I gotta tell you jessica- you look beautiful !
Blessings,
Julie Sparks
Love the updates! Hang in there! All those ice chips and fatigue and everything else will pay off soon enough! That little boy will be here before you know it!
I can’t wait to be there myself!
Hey there!
Just keeping myself abreast of all the happenings down there. I can tell you my mom had preeclampsia with me, full blown, and when she heard you werre on magnesium, her heart went out to you. Hoping to hear good news soon and hang in there!
Love from MN (and WI)
Leah Gross
mpt,
your wife may feel like hell, but that’s because she’s hot, and you know it.
speaking of knowledge, you don’t know me. i’m jacob, and i enjoy your blurbs…er, writings. they have blessed my life tremendously.
jah
Girl you look absolutly beautiful!! I wish you both the best of luck!! My prayers are with you!!