VIEW 63: Happy Birthday Olivia Jean!

Laurel and John went to the hospital at 4 am to get induced. Meanwhile, I was in Vero packing up and heading back to Tampa. I had such mixed emotions. I totally wanted to be there in St.Augustine. I still feel as if I missed something when I didn't make to my niece and nephew birthdays. I knew I would regret not being there. So after talking with Mike I mapped out the plan. We would drive back to Tampa (about 2 hr 45 min trip from one side of the state to the other). I would feed Maggie lunch. Take her to Miranda's for the afternoon. I would then head to St. Augustine (about2 hours and 45 minutes Northeast) Here is the timeline via my cell phone texts from Mom who was in St.Augustine at the hosptial.

Morning of April 9th
7:42(Mom to Kim) She is all hooked up. Resting now.
7:42 (Kim to Mom) Are you there?
7:44 (Mom to Kim) Not yet. On our way.
8:59 (Mom to Kim) In labor room with Laurel. Still 2 cm. Water broke.
9:15 (Kim to Mom) Did they break it or did it happen on its own?
9:16 (Mom to Kim) They broke it.
9:16 (Kim to Mom) Leaving vero now. I may drive up by myself this afternoon.
9:16 (Kim to Mom) We will see.
9:17 (Mom to Kim) Ok
9:52 (Mom to Kim) Doctor checking Laurel now.
9:59 (Kim to Mom) We are in Yeehaw.
9:59 (Kim to Mom) How is Johnny.
10:01(Mom to Kim) Doing ok
10:01(Kim to Mom) Is her mom there too.
10:03(Mom to Kim) Yes.
10:08(Kim to Mom) When does Katy arrive from Germany?
10:09(Mom to Kim) Today at 5:40 Cathy going to pick her up.
10:11(Kim to Mom) Wll we have a plan. Once we get back I am going to feed Maggie lunch and take her to Miranda's so Mike can work. I will drive up after I drop her off. I will drive back late tonight after baby is born.
10:13 (Kim to Mom) Don't question it. This the plan. I have driven more for a lot less. This is what we decided.
10:14 U can stay with dad and I and tonight leave in am
10:14 No. It is fine.
10:14 ( Kim to Mom) I just want to be there for a little bit and meet my niece on her birthday.
10:17 (Kim to Mom) Is there an update from doctor?
10:32(Mom to Kim) Epidural is going in 4 cm now.
10:32(Kim to Mom) Good! Was she in pain?
10:33 (Mom to Kim) Yes
10:35 (Kim to Mom) Epidural will help. It will relax her and progress nicely.
10:35 (Mom to Kim) Flagler Hospital address
2:41 (Mom to Kim) Almost 10 cm
2:43 (Kim to Mom) Shit. She is moving fast. Is she 9 or 10
2:45 (Mom to Kim) 9- Take your time
2:54 (Kim to Mom) 9 is not 10.
2:55 (Mom to Kim) Your right. Just got to 9 Where r u?
3:03 (Kim to Mom) Almost to hwy 20.
4:15 (Kim to MOm) 4:15 is ETA. I can make it
3:05 (Mom to Kim) Take it easy nothing going on.
3:06 (Kim to Mom) Dad there? Traffic is clear
3:10 (Mom to Kim) Dad is here.
3:10 (Kim to Mom) At Highway 20
4:13 (Mom to Kim) We're at 10 pushing
4:14 (Kim to Mom) I am here.

12:24 on Tuesday Morning: HOME.

Once I arrived Mom, Dad and Cathy (Laurel's Mom) all there waiting on pins and needles. They informed me that when you hear a chime of Rock A Bye baby that means a baby is born! And of course they had their eyes glued on the labor and delivery door. Thank goodness we were the only family out in the waiting room cause we are such a loud bunch. Less than 40 minutes after I arrived. We heard this famous chime and just squeeled with delight. Mom actually ran up to the main doors and about busted them down, but a couple of "Liz, Liz, Get Back Here" from my dad and she stood vigil.
About 15 minutes later Johnny came out and with tears in his eyes told us Olivia is here and is perfect. Laurel was doing fine. We all hugged and he ran back in.

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Waiting Room