Here we go again, another epic gem from Jerry because he brings just as many humorous stories as my kids do! In case you missed the two previous posts about Jerry's smart comments you can read them here.
My labor with Caitiejane was very different than my labor with Gardner. When I had Gardner it was Labor Day, I was sitting at home and thought my water was leaking. I was in no pain, so I took a shower and headed up to the hospital. When I arrived they checked me and said that my water hadn't broken and I thought I was heading home. However, when the doctor checked me I was 5 centimeters dilated, so she broke my water and I got an epidural. The epidural was glorious. I waited for 8 hours in labor and felt no pain. I did crossword puzzles, checked Facebook and watched TV. Then when it came time to push I did so for about 90 minutes, which felt like forever. All-in-all though, it was pleasant.
With Caitiejane, I awoke at 12:45 a.m. with contractions and labored at home for an hour. I also showered during that time thinking that I wasn't going to be home for a few days (and I was right). We arrived at the hospital around 2:20 a.m. and got settled into the room at 2:45 a.m. My contractions had been at 2-3 minutes apart since about 1:15 a.m. so labor had progressed quickly. The nurses asked what I was doing for pain to which I replied, "epidural please." However, when they checked me and told me I was dilated to 9 centimeters I knew that the epidural wasn't going to happen, though I still asked to confirm.
The contractions came even more intensely and between contractions Jerry leaned over to me and said, "You're really going to hate this little girl."
I waited for the punchline, which I knew was imminent.
He continued, "Not only did she give you stretch marks, but now you have to have her naturally too."
I glared at him, "Shut... up," I said with intensity.
After she was born (20 minutes later at 3:05 a.m.) I asked Jerry what he had said to me that caused me to tell him to shut up. I was clearly focused on what I was doing that I didn't even remember the incredulous comment he had made. He of course told me and I told him he deserved my venomous remark.
I realize that many women probably wouldn't tolerate this from their husbands (I can hear some reading this saying this would be grounds for divorce and I hear you), but I guess you just have to know Jerry and me. Jerry is known for speaking his mind and saying funny things. It's one of the many things that I love about him and the honesty he brings promotes very open communication (even if the comments are sometimes poorly timed). Love you Jerry!! You keep me laughing daily!