So it was up to us to show up at the hospital at 8:00PM tonight to get started on introducing our latest family addition to the world. This is the whole story…

8:00PM

We arrived at the hospital on time and got primo parking. We wondered around for a little bit until we found a nursing station and learned where we were supposed to be. When we arrived there was a line. A line to have babies, how awesome!

Our nurse, Lindsey, is really nice and there’s a Yankees / Red Sox game to watch. So, let’s get this party started!

9:00PM

We’re settled in and Mel is hooked up to all the monitors and stuff. We’re still shooting for a tomorrow AM delivery, but we’re hoping things will move quickly. When I ran down to the truck to get our bags I took a picture from the deck.

9:30PM

All hooked up, appropriate medications have been applied. Now, we wait. And hope for some miracle where both the Yankees AND the Red Sox lose this game.

Here’s a picture of pre-labor Mel:

9:51PM

My kingdom for a Sprite! So with all the recent media attention on health care costs and $300 Tylenol you would think those willing to pay $1.25 for a Sprite could land one. Not the case, however, when you’re dealing with a Coke machine that was originally intended for the 7th circle of hell.

I mean, disregarding the terribly creepy image of a doctor… ON A COKE MACHINE… you would think an organization as advanced as a top-tier American hospital could figure out the whole coin-op thing. Well, apparently they can’t. And while they’re at it, the thing won’t return your money. So I’m out $1.25 on top of whatever other expenses I accrue. Know what’s even BETTER? It’s Easter Sunday, the hospital cafe’s are closed. So now I’m going to wonder the halls until I either figure out how to get a Sprite or an orderly mistakes me for one of the characters in “The Shining” and treats me accordingly.

10:15PM

I can has Sprite! I went rogue ninja eyelaser pirate and found another Coke machine, this one without the creepy doctor on it, and used the last of my change to get a Sprite, as pictured below:

Along the way I noticed this sign on a door:

This made me wonder, is a door that is never opened even a door? Or is it just a fancy wall?

Oh, in other news, Mel has started having contractions. 😉

10:45PM

Sprite and crackers consumed. 🙂

Things are progressing… slowly. Time to catch a little sleep before we ate ready for the big show!

6:25AM

Mel is in a “great contraction pattern” and a doctor (not her doctor) came on and broke her water. Time to get a move on, little guy!

6:45AM

Wendy, Zoey and little Christopher showed up and brought me some breakfast. Jack’s biscuit, yeah! Now I have to figure out how to track down a drink…

Mel is in a little more pain with her contractions now. We’re ready for little guy to get here.

7:20AM

Zoey and I grabbed some Starbuck. Need… Caffeine!

7:15AM

Mel just asked our new nurse, Erica, for an epidural. The contractions are really strong and close together now.

7:55AM

Epidural is in and active, Mel is feeling a lot better now and is able to relax a little.

8:30AM

Bree!

9:30AM

Dr. Heath came in and checked on Mel, she said it’s time to start pushing! Here we go!

10:00AM

The room is set up and everything is a go. Go go gadget Mel!

10:17AM

DJ is here! Everything is great, mom and baby are doing awesome.

Donald Joseph Garvich, III – born April 5th, 2010 at 10:17AM. 21 inches long, 7 pounds 1 ounce.

Written on April 4th, 2010 , Announcements, DJ

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