Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Inductions and exits

Just got back from the doc. We are now about 90% effaced, 3cm dilated, and still -2 station. My membranes were stripped again. I'm hoping this does something because if he doesn't come on his own this week he will be induced on Tuesday (the 15th). I'm not really thrilled about an induction. I really want to be able to have a natural childbirth but inductions increase your chances of having a c-section. Since I don't want pitocin, they would probably have to break my bag in which case they want to see a baby within 24hrs or they do a c-section to avoid risk of infection. I'm praying none of this isn't even an issue and he just comes on his own.

While we're planning the arrival of baby, I'm preparing for the death of my grandmother. She was admitted to the hospital today for a bad case of jaundice. She was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and now her pancreas is effecting her liver. Her body is slowly being poisoned and she doesn't want to do anything about it. After 91 happy years, she's ready to meet her maker. I just wish she would have had a chance to meet her great-grandson in person before then.

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