Baby William Ethan Morgan: Update: Active Labor - 3 centimeter dilation, 50% afacement

Mommy's Letter to William Ethan Morgan

My dear sweet baby Will,

I loved you before you were even conceived. I will never forget the moment I knew you were growing in my belly. I was singing and dancing and could not wait to share the news. I thanked God for you every day and focused on loving every moment that we had to share. My heart grew over the past 10 months to allow me to experience a love that I never knew possible. Each day my love for God grew because of the miracle he allowed us to share. I had more love for your father who cared for the two of us with more dedication and concern than I had ever seen. I had more love for you who brought more joy into my life than I ever knew possible. Yes the past 10 months have been the best 10 months of my life.

I know that you are with God today. I may not understand his plan but I do know that if he needed someone full of love he choose the right boy to help him. Your daddy and I love you so dearly but that is just the beginning. You have grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and even perfect strangers who have been moved by your journey. You, my sweet precious William, have in your short little life been loved more than many who have very long lives. You have inspired so many of us to be better people and to make the most of the lives and our physical health that we sometimes take for granted. We are so very proud of you.

I am your mommy and you are my son - the son that I prayed for and loved while you were here on earth. I know that I will long to have you in my arms until the day I see you in heaven. Until then, I must accept that you are with God in a much better place. As hard as we tried to keep you to ourselves it looks like God too knew that you were an amazing person even before you were born.

Daddy and I will always love you.

Hugs and Kisses,

Mommy

Monday, August 18, 2008

Update: Active Labor - 3 centimeter dilation, 50% afacement

We are now in active labor, with dilation of 3 centimeters, 50% afacement, and the baby is now positioned at "zero" measurement.

This means we have made progress today, and we continue to move forward for Will's arrival. Baby Will is tolerating labor well, which is the most important metric.

We are now getting estimates for his arrival. Dr. Zachian is projecting about 9 - 12 hours MORE of labor, but is trying to increase the induction to speed things up.

Heather is back in bed, working at labor ... family by her side...

Updates soon...

7 comments:

Tracy Meats said...: I have been checking this post several times today - waiting to see if William has arrived!! Many prayers for Heather as she progresses through labor. Many prayers for William as he enters this world! Sending you many prayers from Wyoming.

Tracy Meats - Wyoming State Rep. for Cherubs; August 18, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Liz Rich said...: Oh Heather...hang in there! I have definitely been obsessive about the updates today--you and Baby Will are still in our prayers!; August 18, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Unknown said...: Heather, We visited with several of your clients today, and EVERYBODY was so excited to hear that today is finally the big day! You, Matt, and Will are in everyone's thoughts and prayers...and we are so excited to be 'there' with you via the blog!! Hang in there! You look amazingly calm, as always.
-Cynthia and the team; August 18, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Brian and Cassi Reed said...: Glad to hear your induction is going well, sounds like Baby Will is going to make his debut before BGR.

Cassi Reed; August 18, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Joy said...: boy he sure is making you work to see his little feet and lips! we are thinking about you - over in London at the moment but keeping close ties. Nice reporting work, Matt!
- Joy and Luke; August 18, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Mandy Li said...: GO HEATHER, GO!! GO HEATHER, GO!! :); August 18, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Jen said...: Hang in there, Heather! You are doing such an awesome job!

Jen Miller; August 18, 2008 at 9:29 PM