We got here at 5:00am and the first 3 hours the contractions were drug free and no fun. For some proof, just ask my left hand. Then, busting through the doors like an EMT coming to rescue me, the anesthesiologist came in with the goods. And to add to all his glory, his name......Dr. Needleman (you can't make this stuff up). Since then, Jennie has felt 1000% better. She took a quick snooze and is currently licking her lips, watching the Food Network and dreaming of things she can't have.
I'll keep y'all posted on our progress.
On a side note, my wife is amazing! She's been a trouper since we got here and I have no doubt that she's going to power through this delivery without a hitch. What a fantastic woman!
~Mr. She Likes Purple
YEAH!! Thanks for the update! I've been thinking of you guys all morning!! :-) Can't wait for the "he's here" post!
Posted by: see Sherm Blog | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Dude, Mike, I'm forever calling you Mr. Purple. Love you guys and I can't wait anymore, get the kid outta there! xoxo
Posted by: Kristie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:05 PM
ah!! Thank god for Dr. Needleman! Good luck! You can do it!!
Posted by: Raychelle | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Awww, yay Mike and Jennie! Can't wait to hear more!
Posted by: Camels & Chocolate | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Oh, thank you SO much for the update! I have been thinking about you guys all morning and waiting to hear.
All my love to Jennie and tell her she is a rock star, from me.
He's almost here! I can't wait!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:09 PM
OMG OMG OMG I can't believe this is happening! Yay! Thanks for the update! I've been thinking of you guys all day!
Posted by: Jess | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:12 PM
Thanks for the update! Oh, and seriously, what is UP with the Food Network ALWAYS BEING ON in the maternity ward?? That is so unfair, isn't it!?
Good luck!
Posted by: Danielle-lee | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Thank you for the update; I'm in the group that has been thinking about y'all all day. SOOOO EXCITED!
Go Jennie! You rock girl!
Posted by: Raven | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for the update! I'm so glad that she's feeling alright and it's going well. Hope your boy arrives quickly and painlessly.
Posted by: Dianna | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Thanks for the update Mike! Can't wait to hear the good news!
Posted by: Kristabella | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Wow, I hope he's here soon!
Posted by: merrymishaps | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Go, Jennie, GO! So exciting!!!
Posted by: AmyB | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:47 PM
OMG!!! BABY IS ALMOST HERE! SQUEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. The "Needleman" thing slays me. Heh.
Posted by: Loralee | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Hehe... Dr. Needleman. I have a gynocologist named Dr. Grossman... theme?
Anyway, I'm so excited for you guys! I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly.
Posted by: K | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:52 PM
can't. wait. to. see. new. baby!!
been thinking about you all today :)
Posted by: auntie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Life post drugs is where its at!
Looking SO forward to the next update.
Posted by: Christina | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Good luck!
Posted by: Hillary | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Jenni & Mike and baby C, I'm thinking of you all and praying for you! Hope it all goes well.
Posted by: bethany actually | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:12 PM
Aww, Mike, thanks for the update!! I've anxiously been checking my reader all day for an update. Go, Jennie, go, you can do this, darling!!! I cannot wait to meet your new son!!
Posted by: La Petite Chic | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Yay! Good luck you guys....
Posted by: EmilyPie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:20 PM
YAYYYYYYY
Posted by: Steph | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:24 PM
So happy to hear that everything is going okay. I was thinking of you both all day. Can't wait to hear your next update as a parent!!! I can't believe this is it!
Posted by: TUWABVB | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Love the doc's name! Praying for a safe delivery of your son - hope it continues to go well!
Posted by: Sharon | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Thanks for the update! Keep up the good work Jennie!
Posted by: Kristen | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Yippee! I'm so excited for the both of you. You can handle it Jennie. Just let your body do what it wants and don't fight it. That and some good drugs will help you make thru.
Posted by: jean | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:42 PM
I had Dr Needleman as my anesthesiologist too!!! We had a good laugh. :) We had nothing but awesome-ness at Baylor too, post-partum is great. :)
Posted by: Kim | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Thanks for the update. Good luck!
Posted by: 3carnations | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Thanks for the update Mike! So glad to hear things are moving along. I too have been thinking of you all morning. Tell Jennie we're all rooting for her!
Posted by: Kate | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Glad it's going well. All hail Dr. Needleman! (That is extra awesome) Thinking of you guys and waiting for new that he's here! Go, Jennie, Go! Woo hoo!
Posted by: Jen L. | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 05:07 PM
YAY for epidurals...I hope to have one myself soon...
Thanks for the update, mike! the rebeccaisfab household has been sending good vibes towards the purple one all day!
Posted by: rebecca | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 05:13 PM
YAY!!!! Thanks for the update! I'll be saying prayers for you!
Posted by: Maggie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 05:33 PM
So excited for ya'll! Good luck!
Posted by: Theresa | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 05:51 PM
Thanks for the update!!
Posted by: Jennie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Hooray... I can't wait to meet him!!
I'll be by tomorrow afternoon!!
Hugs!!
XO...
Crys
Posted by: Crystal S. | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 09:13 PM
How's it going? Has he arrived?
Posted by: Dianna | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Have been waiting and waiting (and bugging Auntie Rachel!)with such excitement! Hope it all goes well... Can't wait to see his face :)
Posted by: Stephanie | Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 11:53 PM
To those of you without Twitter - posted about 2 hours ago:
"Post to come but he's here, he's beautiful and his name is Kyle. 7 lbs, 2 oz."
WOOHOO!!!!
Posted by: JennyL | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Oh, I am so pleased for you both! Kyle, what a strong name. I am doing a jig as I type!!
xx
Posted by: Debbie in the UK | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 09:47 AM
SO exciting! I can't wait to read all about your new son! :)
Posted by: Jessica | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Kyle is a great name. Wow! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Jessica | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 11:25 AM
omg! Congrats on your son. <3 Kyle is a wonderful name. Can't wait to see him!
Posted by: Zoo | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Welcome to the world Kyle. It's going to be so nice to finally meet you. Congratulations to you and your parents.
Posted by: jean | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 01:33 PM