We started the induction process this morning around 11.
Two doses of Cytotec and I'm ONE whole centimeter dilated! I wanted to kiss the OB on duty. Progress, baby - there's progress! After weeks of contractions and no dilation, this was an absolute thrill to hear.
They gave me a third dose, which sent the contractions into a tizzy. It was good practice for tomorrow: breathe through them, thank my body for doing such a good job, remind myself that the pain is good pain, pain with a purpose. Stay positive.
Originally they wanted to get a few doses in and then start the Pitocin at 7:30 this evening. Ick - I would have been in labor alllll night. I put up a bit of a fight, and stubborn little me won my silly battle - they'll reevaluate for Pitocin when we're admitted at 7:30 in the morning. At least now we can sneak in a warm shower and restful (hah!) night in a snuggly hotel bed.
So sometime tomorrow little Sammy should be here. Eeeeeek. We're about to become parents.
We're thinking about you guys.
Posted by: Greg & Tracy at February 24, 2006 09:37 AMThinking of you all today! I'll be refeshing the page continually to get more updates!!!
Posted by: Tricia at February 24, 2006 10:15 AMWe love you guys. You are all in our thoughts. Love Joe & Joyce
Posted by: Joe & Joyce Carucci at February 24, 2006 04:04 PM
Congratulations! You are going to be terrific parents.
Posted by: cyn at February 23, 2006 11:51 AM