dashed hopes

The boys saying goodbye to mummy off to the hospital to have the baby - so we thought.

After visiting the Ob last night, we were pleasantly surprised when she examined Lisa and she was alreay 3-4 cm dialated. She said possibly tonight or tomorrow. As we started home we were excited at the prospect that the time had come and as the contractions (though not painful) were becoming more frequent. They were coming within a few minute of each other as we got close to home so we decided not to take any chances, skipped dinner and went straight to get the bags and go to the hospital.

Unfortunately, at the hospital the contractions didn't become painful and stronger as we had expected. We arrived at the hospital around 8pm and at 11pm we were asking the nursing whether we could go home as the contractions had not progressed. The nurse said that we better stay - she didn't want us to have the baby in the car (since our second child came very quickly). She examined Lisa and she was 5 cm dilated. By 3am we had enough and we asked to go home.

Today, still no painful contractions. Our hopes have been dashed and the wait continues. Hopefully tonight? Please by tomorrow...