In complete shock I haven’t had my baby, on Monday, November 2nd, I wobbled my way into my obgwyn for my weekly appt. (38 weeks 6 days) After several weeks of pain, hospital visits, lots of needles, infusions, pressure, no energy, it was FINALLY the day I could schedule my induction. My hospital only schedules inductions for 39 weeks +. I immediately schedule for the very next day; Tuesday, November 3rd at 2:00 p.m. We go home, get everything prepped, pack the car, loved on our Oakie girl a little extra and we held onto her a little longer that night.

It’s Tuesday, (Election day!) Yes, I voted lol. At 9:00 A.M. I missed a call from my hospital saying they had a complete overload of pregnant women that went into labor and cannot risk not having enough nurses on staff for care and told me we need to reschedule for Thursday. If I am honest, I balled my eyes out and immediately called my doctor and told him “I can’t go any longer; I’m in so much pain.” He proceeded to call the hospital and managed to get me rescheduled for Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. I wasn’t happy, but I took what I could get. Baby K was comfortably stationed at a +1 for about 3 weeks now (causing mama excruciating pelvic pain and I could barely walk) 3cm dilated and 80% effaced. Homegirl was ready, IM TELLIN ya. Lol.

FINALLY – Wednesday comes around, We are eager, nervous, excited, ready, BUT what do you know?!? I get a call that the hospital will not be ready for me at 3:00 p.m. and will call when they have a room open. You already know I’m in tears at this point, and just praying to God they will call me soon. At 7:00 p.m. I finally receive the call. I don’t think it even rung once because I answered so quick. They said “come in, we are ready!” We immediately drop Oaklyn off at my moms; cry all over again, love on her, and took some time as our sweet family of three. My mom and Oaklyn prayed for us and we were off!

ITS HOSPITAL TIME OMG!!!! Patrick and I were so beyond eager to meet her. We rushed there, checked in, and I saw my nurse. She was the same nurse I had in the ER multiple times, the sweetest, most caring nurse you could have. I felt a instant peace. (when you have a great, loving nurse it’s a answered prayer) By the time I had my paper work filled out, checked in my room, it was around 10 pm when they broke my water. Fast forward 1 hour, they started Pitocin. I would be checked to see if my cervix was changing shortly after. At 2:00 a.m. I was in active labor and progressed to 4 cm. I wasn’t in extreme pain, but I went ahead and got the epidural so I could try to get some rest. After my epidural I told the nurse, “With Oaklyn, I went from 4cm-10 pretty quickly!” She replied, “we will see in a couple hours!” Couple hours passed by, she woke me up around 6:30 A.M. to check me before they do a shift change. I was so sad because I really wanted her as my nurse when I delivered. As soon as she checked me she looked at me and said “Wow, you are right! You did progress quick, it’s time to push!” I filled up with tears, NOT because I was nervous to push, but because I was so nervous and happy to meet her. I woke up Patrick, he jumped up and before we knew it my OB and the nurses were all in there. My sweet nurse was suppose to leave at 7:00 A.M. and she said “if it’s okay with you, I would be willing to stay and help you push” I was ecstatic, I said “omgggg yes! Thank you!!” My OB said “Ok, let’s do some practice pushes.” I began to push and he said “stop! she’s right here, get everything ready now.” After everything was prepped, he said “you can push at your next contraction” I began to push, and 1 minute later.. she was here! She was placed on my chest with tears coming down my face. She is absolutely perfect! The first thing I said was “patrick, she has dimples too!” We both just sat there, in awe and disbelief of how smoothly our labor went with not one complication. It was all hand orchestrated by God. Weeks prior, we were getting unexpected news about how delivery would go BUT God. He was Faithful, Protecting, and no doubt- in the hospital room with us every step of the way. She has a beautiful testimony that even the doctors had to question, and I can’t wait to share it one day.

We named our sweet girl, Kapri Grae Halcomb. We were debating between two names, but when we saw her; that was it. Plus patrick said on the way to the hospital, “Katie we already bought a sign and blanket!” Lol. She was born on November 5th at 7:22 A.M. ( one day before her daddy’s birthday ) Princess Kapri wanted her own day! She weighed 8 lb. 10 oz. and 20.5 in. long.

Kapri, you have brought such a peace and calmness to our family. You are one of our greatest gifts ever given to us and we can’t wait to see what God has in store for your life. Without a doubt, God has His hand on you. We love you, our sweet baby Kapri.