Need prayer

I went back to the OB for another non-stress test yesterday and everything still looks good. Unfortunately, they absolutely will not let me go past 2 weeks so I was required to schedule an induction for this weekend.  If I do not go into labor on my own, I will check in to the hospital on friday night and get Cervidil. Labor induction (pitocin) will begin saturday morning.  On the plus side, Julie is the midwife on call Saturday which I am happy about. I am not happy about the use of pitocin. With the use of pitocin it will require permanent fetal monitoring rather than intermittent fetal monitoring. So no walking around and no tub labor. In addition, pitocin apparently makes contractions much stronger and painful, much faster and I worry that it will make it very difficult for me to stay strong and avoid pain meds. I’ve been very patient so I do have that working for me but I really just want a natural labor.

If you have a chance this week, Kyle and I would love prayer for a safe and healthy natural delivery (prior to saturday). If I make it to Saturday, we are just hoping for a healthy delivery and to avoid a c-section. 

My next appt is Thursday where I will have another NST and Ultrasound. I will keep you guys posted. Maybe the Scalini’s from last night will work!

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One Response to “Need prayer”

  1. Dena says:
    March 11, 2008 at 11:00 am

    :) I hope the Scalini’s does work, and I’ll definitely be praying for you guys. Have you tried jumping jacks? Or maybe bouncing jacks? :)