Betsey has just received an epidural a few minutes ago and is sleeping comfortably beside me. Prior to receiving the epidural, her water broke naturally, her cervix was completely effaced and dilated between 4 and 5 centimeters, and she was experiencing contractions every 2 minutes. The doctor was pleasantly surprised by how far the baby's head had descended. Everything has proceeded pretty much as Betsey had hoped and planned. Now she just needs to save up energy for the final phase of pushing.
The hospital is beautiful and the staff has been great. It's a brand new maternity wing with amazing private rooms. Some pictures of Betsey a few hours prior to the excitement will follow.
Thanks for all of the phone calls and well wishes! She has really appreciated knowing that her friends and family are rooting for her. We also both feel appreciation for and comforted by your many prayers.
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