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Saturday, October 17, 2026

What A Darling Baby!

I finally got to the hospital at 4:00 p.m. I brought club sandwiches from our favorite café. Jessica adhered to a strict diet during her pregnancy by eating the foods that would best serve Jasmine and her own body. Enter cold cuts on the Club! She had been wanting some for many months. Lol Needless... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 16, 2026

From Agony To Ecstacy To Delivery! Meet Jasmine!

After the Foley Balloon was removed Jessica had only dilated 4 centimeters. At 4:25 they broke her water. The contractions were extremely strong. At 10:30 p.m. she consented to pain killer via IV. After 30 minutes it made no difference. It had been 7 hours since her waterbwas broken and still at 4... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

No Baby Yet! But Inducement Has Begun.

Earlier in the afternoon I got a text from saying they had inserted the Foley Balloon (bulb) because she was only at 1 centimeter. He said she was a real trooper doing very well with the insertion. The medical staff complimented her as well. It's going to take some time because her contractions are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

With Firsts The Inevitable lasts Results As Well..

To help Jessica keep her mind off the inevitable labor inducement scheduled for tomorrow morning I suggested we go shopping. We went to Barnes and Noble, Michaels and Hobby Lobby. We spent nearly 45 minutes in each store. In Barnes and Noble we got lattes and Jessica was able to take a break to get... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 12, 2026

The Final Days Are Winding Down!

Jessica wanted to see if she could get a membrane sweep today. Unfortunately the doctor that could examine her was called into surgery. She is going to try again in the morning. If that doesn't work she has her appointment for 7 a.m. Wednesday the 14th to induce labor. Her husband, a truly wonderful... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

A Quiet Sunday!

It's been a difficult time for my daughter. There's no labor pains that amount to anything. I almost wish she would consent to inducing labor. There's really no need to wait for her due date. I haven't said anything to her about inducing labor because it's not my call or my place to say anything. If... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Oh Lucky Treasure Valley! We Tied A Temperature Record!

Yesterday our high was 88 degrees. We tied a record set in 1947. Luckily today we will miss equally another record of 90 degrees. Our high is 86 so we'll miss equaling the 2015 record of 90 degrees. Tomorrow the high will be 61. A 25 degree difference is hard on the body. It's looking like it will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Down to 6 Days To Meet Jasmine!

Jessica had an appointment with a weird doctor. Her OBGYN is in Peru hiking to Machu Picchu. The doctor she saw yesterday wanted her to induce labor immediately. Jessica said she would like to wait at least until the due date to see if the baby comes on her own. Then her proceeded to scare the heck... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

My Surprises Have Not Been As Well Received As I Hoped!

I knew Jessica was going to be resistive at taking a credit card for a back up to make sure she could get the food she needed for recovery and not worry. It was like pulling teeth to get her to take it. I believe she will use it if she needs it. She said they had gone through the money saved lsst... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Big Surprises For My Daughter! She Doesn't Know Yet!

Jessica and Chris have been putting money aside to cover her portion of the bills while her salon is shut down to recover from giving birth to Jasmine. Jessica has her portion of the mortgage, RV trailer and side by side saved. She got the insurances done as well. Chris has been donating plasma to... Sign in to see full entry.

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