Induction!

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Induction!
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Tue, 01-29-2008 - 4:37pm
So I went to the OB today as he requested. Protein was the same and BP was just a smidgen higher than Fri, but still not real high. He checked my cervix and swept the membranes, he said I was only 1cm dialated and not really effaced at all. He said that he didn't want to let the pg continue much longer and asked me to come back Fri for a BP check and he would induce Sun. I then remembered to mention that I having been having some seizure activity, feeling auras and such(I'm epileptic). I said that my known triggers for seizures were stress and lack of sleep, which have been problems lately. He said why don't we just get this over with then, and I agreed. He sent me to the hospital where they did a NST and checked me again, and I was 2 cm dialated and a bit more effaced. They put the gel in and hooked me up to the monitor. I was having regular small contx, but at first I wasn't feeling them at all. After awhile they started to hurt, and showed up stronger on the monitor. I was supposed to be monitored for an hour, but at 47 mins I had to pee so bad I couldn't stand it any more. So I peed and then they put me back on the monitor and it showed that I was contracting regularly at 3-4 mins, but they weren't real strong yet. The nurse unhooked me and said I could go home, or walk around the hospital for awhile to see if they would get worse. I walked for a bit but it was very uncomfortable, so I decided to go home. The contx are about every 5 mins, I have a backache, but they are not all that painful, not much worse than BH's. I have to call L&D at 6am to see when they want me back to give me the pitocin tomorrow, if I don't go into labour on my own tonight, and I wouldn't be suprised if I do. So one way or another, I am having this baby tomorrow!! I am so scared and excited and exhausted. I am going to go to bed for awhile, till DH gets home from work(my cousin was with me in the hosptial today). I will update when I can!!!

 

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Registered: 02-15-2007
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 4:45pm

OMG Rachel...this is it! I am so excited for you. I can't wait to hear your birth story and see your pic's.

Vicki

 

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Registered: 01-07-2007
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 4:53pm

Rachel, I'm so happy for you. I hope everything goes smoothly. I can't wait to see pictures of Xander's handsome little face.This is it!!! Yay

 

 

 

 

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Registered: 06-19-2007
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 5:02pm

Oh boy! Sending you lots of labor vibes! Good luck tomorrow! Keep us posted! I'll be praying for you! This is so exciting!

Jen


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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 5:12pm
Rachel - I am so excited for you!!!

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Registered: 02-03-2006
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 5:15pm
Wow- how exciting!!
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Registered: 11-13-2006
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 6:16pm

Yay!!! How exciting:) Wishing you all the best...and I hope that cold eases up, too.


Amy





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Registered: 01-04-2007
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 6:21pm

Rachel,


Thats so exciting that you'll be holding your baby so soon, one way or another! Sending you easy labour vibes and hoping that your cold is much much better! Can't wait to see your birth story and pics.


Good luck!


Jo.


P.S. I hope you manage to get plenty of sleep in too.


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Registered: 10-08-2003
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 6:30pm
That is GREAT news!!
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In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 7:08pm

Good luck!! Hope everything goes perfectly!! We'll be anxiously awaiting your post tomorrow!


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Registered: 11-15-2006
In reply to: luvinmytummy
Tue, 01-29-2008 - 7:19pm

Ohhh Good Luck Rachel!!

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