We're at UCSF (waiting to deliver)

We arrived at UCSF last night around 8:30pm. They wanted us to arrive at 8pm. We were late because we had so much luggage it looked like we were going to Cancun for a two weeks.

It turned out to be a good thing we were late. Apparently they had a pretty hectic day and ended up checking us in around midnight. The nurse told us they had several women come in who had twins and other stuff going on that set them back. They gave Liz a hospital bracelet to get the check in ball rolling and they put us in a room (more about that later). When we got to the room, Liz looked at her bracelet and realized it said "Elizabeth Ann Nelson" with a birthdate in 1981. Good thing Liz caught this! Turns out this person was not even at the hospital, which would have been a strange coincidence. Staff just mixed the charts up. Anyhow, the staff fixed the issue and finally were able to check us in around midnight.

Between our arrival time and midnight, I watched ESPN and we tried to take a nap. As most of you know, the hospital is not typically the most conducive place to nap. Way too much noise and people milling around. We tried to get on the internet last night but my wireless connection was being a pain. Liz also used our portable CD player to play some music for Nayeli. Nayeli seemed to like it and kicked several times.


Liz plays some relaxing music for Nayeli

So, let me talk about the room. As mentioned above, this place is super busy, as is any hospital I guess. The Dr. told us they have only six birthing rooms and then 4 post birth rooms. Apparently, the birthing rooms are pretty nice, with jacuzzi tubs and they are also pretty big. I am hoping we get a nicer room at some point. I am sleeping on this chair that turns into a cot. I have slept in dirt fox holes in the military in foreign places where people didnt like me that were more comfortable than this "cot." Anyhow, the Dr. said we will start the birthing process in our current room and as it progresses, she hopes to move us to a birthing room.

The update. Last night they gave Liz a strip called Cervidil. I will skip the details on how this was administered to Liz. What it does, is it makes her body release a harmone called prostanglanden. This hormone is a natural occurring hormone that makes the cervix dialate. It is not to start contractions, but Liz has felt a bit more since the medication was given. This medication takes 12 hours to work its magic, and then, around 2pm today, they plan to give Liz Potosin. This medication will indeed cause contractions. No idea what time our daughter will be born, but they anticipate this happening later this afternoon or early evening (or maybe even tomorrow).

To close, the day shift Dr. came in and talked to Liz and I. All along, we had been told our daughter is pretty much wisked away and we do not get to touch or hold her. This is a tough pill to swallow. The Dr. was very nice and said ofcourse we would be able to hold her, but they would take a minute to clip the cord. At this time, Liz and I would be able to get a good look at our baby girl and I plan to take a picture. The Dr. also said I can cut the cord if all is well with our baby girl when she comes into our world. These comments made Liz and I very happy.

We will keep everyone posted. Thanks for your continued support and prayers.