Gina just got done having a light lunch of chicken noodle soup and some chocolate pudding for dessert. She isn't on the "clear diet" yet so we are trying to keep her energy up. That is Kim in the background. Kim and John (Gina's dad) just got her from Ontario, OR. John and Janet are getting some lunch in the cafeteria at the hospital. Dr. Palacio expects Gina to get into active labor within the next 12 hours. They are not performing any exams on Gina to check her dilation. We expect labor today, but Dr. Palacio is not in a hurry to get labor started. He is pretty sure Gina will get there on her own. Since her cervix is 100% effaced already, they want to let labor take it's course and don't want it starting because of an exam.
We are all trying to nap when we get the chance and are going to try to give Gina some time to relax. She does better when there are fewer of us in the room. She gets overstimulated pretty easy. Even if we mean well. When we ask questions and try to make her more comfortable she just isn't sure and gets a little annoyed.
We are praying for a fast and easy delivery and health for baby Samuel. Stay strong and lean on the Lord. we hope to have an e-mail in our inboxes tomorrow morning annoucing the birth of baby Samuel. Our Love, Karen and Teresa