"Play by Play"

So let the fun begin. I am really bad at writing, but I've got to stay entertained for the next 2 days. We are here at the hospital. The good news is she has progressed a little on her own (not enough to get excited). The bad news... its the end of the 1st quarter and the Cav's are down by 6. Because she is 6 days overdue and she is not dilating they are about to give her cervidil. That will take 12 hours and then they will start the pitocin to start the contractions.Before all of that, it's time for dinner :) This will take awhile... I'll keep you posted.

Quick update. Bad news... Cav's lost :( Good News... We are making progress. She has been on the cervidil for an hour and a half. It is starting to give her contractions. She is now able to get up and walk around. We went on a short walk and saw the nursery. It is so weird to think we will see our little girls face within the next 2 days. On a side note... They forget to tell the dude that it is freaking cold in this part of the hospital. So far so good!

Well we are in round 2. OK, I'll be honest. This is not that cool. I can't stand to see people in pain. It is much worse to see my wife in pain. She is starting to dilate more. She is now at a 2. The cervidil is working faster than we thought. We just had a nurse tell us she is going to give Ash a broomstick to bight down on. We gave a sympathy laugh (I want to knock her block off). She is having "back labor" so we are getting a ball for her to lay on. The "drug doctor" came in and talked to her about the epidural. We can only hope it continues to speed up.

Ash is a TROUPER! She stayed on the ball with very consistent contractions. The nurses came in at 10:35 to check her. She was at a 4!! She is doing great. She has hardly made a peep. Then at 10:45 we had a visit from the HAPPY DOCTOR (he is a really nice guy). Ash has a new best friend. Her epidural is now in and she is one happy girl. They are going to leave the cervidil in to keep her progressing. She is a super star! Now she can get some rest. We should welcome our little girl into the world by the morning. This is NUTZ!!

We have come to the end of the 3rd quarter. I don't know what the score is, but I know Ash is winning. The epidural took effect at 11:15. Our nurse Kathy came in to check her at 12:10 and calls to our moms went out. She is at an eight. Kathy keeps saying she is blown away at how fast she is progressing. Ash is "Strep B" so she needs antibiotics. Kathy planned on doing the 2nd round at 3:30 and she is now worried Brylee will be here before then. I have always known Ash was amazing, but tonight just lets me know how much I married up!

OK, for all the soon to be dads out there, when your wife is moving fast... Don't leave to get something out of the cafeteria. 1:40 her water broke. Brylee is on her way. The nurse had her do a practice push and I got to see her head. She has LOADS of hair!!! It looks like she is going to come before Dr. Beck makes it. Next update will be about our sweet little girl :)

SHE IS HERE! Our little Brylee Rae Wilkins has arived. She was born Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ 2:18 AM. She is 8lb. 6oz. 20 1/2 inches. She is very healthy. Ash is doing great. We are very lucky, she does not look like dad. She is beautiful like her mother. She is having her 1st meal and it is making dad jelious. We are so blessed to have this little mirical in our lives. It is like everyone tells you "INSTANT LOVE." Ash did amazing! Everyone here is blown away at how fast she delivered. The best part about this is how much my love has grown for my Eternal Best Friend. Ash... "I thought I loved you then"

Love,

Your Eternal Best Friend