Post by luv2rn4fun on Dec 20, 2014 10:05:10 GMT -5
We went in for the induction last night and so far it's going about as good as I could have hoped. I was actually contracting every 2-8 minutes, although feeling absolutely nothing.
I was able to talk to the midwife and after she checked me (I was a fingertip to 1 cm dilated and about 50% effaced- yay for progress!) she let me know that I could try the Foley bulb, which would get me to 3-4 cm. She recommended doing this and sending me home so that I could labor in a more relaxed environment.
I agreed and while in the bathroom to empty my bladder she noticed fluid on the bed (besides the blood she caused from the cervical check). She tested it and the pH came back concerning that maybe my water had broke. DH told her that I had extra leakage that morning so then she was even more concerned. They did a test and ruled it out and we were able to proceed as planned. As a funny side note, she asked when the last time we had sex (Tuesday night, so about 80+ hours before) because she saw a sperm under the microscope. For all you TTCer's...there's proof that O-3 and O-4 are possible fertile days
So we're home now and the contractions are pretty consistent and decently painful, especially if I'm lying down. I got about 4 hours of sleep and am up for now. She said the catheter should dilate within about 12 hours and we're hoping that I go into active labor sometime between then and 11:30 pm tonight when I have another induction scheduled (they will have to start pitocin if I don't make progress).
That's so exciting! It's great that you're getting a chance to kick start things without the pitocin! It sounds like your midwife is really looking out for you, which is awesome!
Post by luv2rn4fun on Dec 20, 2014 22:07:08 GMT -5
Thank you ladies! I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers!
Quick update before I head back to the hospital...I'm feeling pretty disappointed, defeated, and frustrated. The catheter has yet to fall out and my contractions stopped around 11 am this morning. I feel like if I were to induce tonight it would just be frustrating and most likely lead to a c-section as my body seems to be failing in responding to anything. We are going in to see what our options are and have C monitored and will go from there. I will update when I can.
Good luck, lady! My labor was very up and down at first, too. The end result is all that matters, though! Can't wait to hear all about your ironman baby!