http://www.judgefamily.org/updates we're expanding... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:10:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With the assistance of an epidural and pitocin, I dialated nicely to 10 cm and it was time to begin pushing. Unfortunately, my epidural wore off and I couldn't keep up with the closeness and severity of the contractions. After 90 minutes of pushing, we went to surgery for a ... http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/11/17/then-there-were-three/ We checked into Prentice Women's Hospital (part of Northwestern) last night at 10:30 pm and waited 2.5 hrs for a delivery room to be prepped (not a good first start). Once we got into our room, Erin was hooked up an IV and we spent time talking to nurse and ... http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/11/15/update-first-24-hours-in-the-hospital/ Jeff and I went to our scheduled doctor's appointment this morning for an ultrasound and fluid check. Suprisingly, our son weighed in at 9.1 lbs +/- 1.5 lbs and we learned that my amniotic fluid was on the low side of normal. Since my doctor felt he was ready to ... http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/11/14/coming-soon/ http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/11/06/happy-anniversary-4-years/ This shot was taken last Monday. As you can see, Erin is doing great. We've been talking about our future world leader and Erin thinks he is going to be a 'peanut' in size. That makes me laugh - I think he'll be a hoss. Only a few more weeks ... http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/10/29/week-36-belly/ I have entered the phase of weekly doctors appts! My doctor started these a tad bit early at 34 weeks because of the pressure I was experiencing. Turns out, he's extremely low and in position. Every week that passes brings Jeff and I one step closer to meeting our little ... http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/10/19/the-last-six-weeksmy-thoughts-after-2/ http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/10/02/erin-week-33/ http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/09/15/belly-shot-week-30/ http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/08/24/week-27/ http://www.judgefamily.org/updates/2008/08/05/belly-shot-week-25/