The Samuel Family

Gina's contractions are still fairly mild and they are not fitting into a regular labor pattern yet. She is also on an IV of antibiotics and fluids.

Gina also really liked when the anesthesiologist told Gina she was easy to diagnose because she was "skinny"!

Kim and I went to lunch in the cafeteria today. When we returned to our room Gina was sleeping so soundly she was snoring (John and Janet were in the room with her). It made me very happy that she was able to get some rest. She really needs to avoid any excitement/anxiety right now because our doctor would like to see us in the holding pattern for a while longer.

There are too many variables to be specific about labor and any possibility of being induced. Gina can't get out of the bed and is constantly being monitored. We are trusting in our doctor and nurses. So be patient. We will update when status changes.

I know it is tough, but you will have to deal with the anticipation. You can email me questions and I will try to address them on the blog, but really I can't answer all of them because we just don't know. We are really taking this one phase at a time.

For those of you clenching your fists and chewing your nails... this is what we have been doing:

4 comments

1. CameronsCastle on February 5, 2009 at 5:56 PM

   OMGosh, I hope you let Gina win. We wouldn't want the pressure and/or stress of losing to increase her anxiety!

    
2. Unknown on February 5, 2009 at 6:13 PM

   Kevin,
   Thank you so much for keeping everyone updated! I log in every night to see Gina's status while I'm at work, and now I'm just excited for more news! This is like a reality TV show!! LOL You are all in my thoughts and I can't wait to hear more!!
   Jessie

    
3. Kolodziej Family on February 5, 2009 at 8:41 PM

   Kevin and Gina,
   
   This was a wonderful idea; setting up a blog to keep us all in the loop about what's going on with your family, and great timing too! We wish we could be with you during this time, or at least be able to visit your new addition when he/she comes along. I agree with Jessie I have been checking this blog often, so thank you for keeping it so up to date. Hopefully Gina will have a restful evening before delivery. We are thinking about all of you and send our love.
   
   Kevin , Leanne and James

    
4. Carina on February 5, 2009 at 11:25 PM

   Gina, you're such a trooper! Tim and I are thinking of you constantly.
   
   Kevin, thanks for keeping us all updated and being so wonderful! Dads need prayers too, so Tim and I are thinking of you as well and thankful Gina has you.
   
   Love to you both!!
   Carina & Tim