Abigayle Pearl Richards

Born: August 13, 2007

Time: 2:26 AM

Stats: 6lbs. 5oz. & 18.5"

I was induced, Sunday, August 12th, around 7 PM.  My water broke at 10 PM.  I got an epidural by 11 PM.  Little Abi was born August 13th at 2:26 AM.  When the nurse came to check me, she didn't expect to find me fully dilated & efaced.  I was a bit nervous because I couldn't feel a thing.  I remember asking the nurses how I would know if it was time & she told me  I would feel pressure.  I never felt pressure.  I was COMPLETELY numb; maybe even too numb.  I honestly think the Spirit was telling me when it was time.  I remember at one point the nurse told me that it would be several hours before I was fully dilated.  For some reason (Spirit), I felt like it was time.  Not even 30 minutes from the nurse telling me how long it would take.  So, I think out of humor she checked the progress and was completely surprised that "IT WAS TIME".  She could see the top of Abi's head peeking out.  Quickly, but calmly, the nurses got everything ready & told Dr. H to get ready to deliver.  He told me to start to push while he put his gloves on, & when I pushed he told me to stop because Abi's head was out entirely.  So 2 pushes & she was here! It was the easiest labor so far!!! She came out so alert & smacking her lips.  What a miracle it is! What a blessing from Heaven.  We had a very comfortable stay.  And are so happy for her safe arrival.

 *Abi's was named after her Great Great Grandma Pearl Jaques.  Originally, we were going to name her Sophia Isabelle.  When she was born, Dave & I looked at her and knew she was not a Sophie.  We both liked the name Abigayle.  At the time, my family was helping take care of my Great Grandma Jaques (Abi's Great Great Grandma).  She was getting old & needed assistance in the daily tasks she faced.  Dave & I felt that Pearl was a beautiful middle name in honor of her.  4 days later Grandma Jaques passed away.*