Induction-Take 1

Where to begin.... this past week has been interesting to say the least.

On Tuesday, June 21st, Rick and I set forth for me to be induced as I have been having some complications.  It was our hope that we would be bringing home our baby girl on Wednesday. 

 

37 weeks..pre-induction.

 

We went in excited, nervous, and ready to meet our little girl.

I had received medicine to induce my labor Tuesday evening.  When I woke up on 

Wednesday morning I was contracting regularly. 

The doctor came in after my labs where drawn and checked me and told me that I had not dilated at all

...okay, i knew this may take a while as I was only 37 weeks along.

She then proceeded to tell me and Rick that after reviewing my chart again, the fact that I am 37 wks and that I have not progressed if they continued to induce I would almost certainly need a c-section.

...okay, I knew this was a possibility too, and I am of the opinion that whatever delivery option ends with

a healthy baby and mommy I am ok with the decision made as long as I am informed.

She then proceeded to tell me that after discussing my case with another doctor in the practice I go to that it would be best to stop the induction as my condition is currently 

stable,  not worsening, and our baby is doing well.

excuse me? I am contracting every 2-3mins?

And that I would be sent home once everything calms down, unless I do end up progressing.

I'm sorry, did you say home, as in go home WITHOUT my baby....?

That was in-fact what I was being told. 

I was going to be sent home.  

The discussion was more indepth and I did get to speak to the doctor who has been 

overseeing my care on a more than weekly basis for the past 2 months.

I was heartbroken.  

I was supposed to be going home with my baby. 

In my head I knew that it was best for me to leave with her still in my stomach, but my heart was ready to finally hold this little angel who I have been waiting to hold... and meet...and introduce to everyone.

Talk about a roller coaster of emotions and hormones...

being in the hospital for 12 plus hrs + pain from contractions + pregnancy hormones + leaving without my baby.  

I was in overwhelmed to say the least.

I am thankful for my doctors who are fabulous and did re-evaluate my situation. 

They could have easily continued with their original decision and I could have ended up 

with a c-section and a baby in the NICU.  Even though my little girl was 37 weeks,

there is still a small chance she could have breathing problems.  

I feel that they made the best decision as she was clearly not ready to come out (and apparently still is not!)

I am also thankful that I am "healthy" enough to allow our little one more time to develop.  

So, it is back to bedrest for me.

The whole experience was humbling to say the least.

So I left the hospital, waddling out as I had waddled in, with my baby in utero.

Here are some pics of the event...

 

waiting.

Rick sleeping soundly (I was awake until 3am..)

Since then I have seen my doctor again and the new game plan is to wait until 39 weeks.  If I do not go into labor spontaneously then I will be induced at 39 weeks.  This will give our little girl some more time to develop.  Hopefully it will also allow me to dilate some before hand and I will be able to transition into a smoother labor if I have to be induced, again.  Ultimately it is the best choice for my situation and I am thankful for the medical team, doctors and nurses that continue to take care of me.

I guess it just shows how on our toes we will have to be with our little one! 

She is stubborn like her Mom.