is this the real deal?

little blood this morning, called doctors office.... is sending me to hospital ER to get checked
didnt sleep well at all last night was up like 4 times but thats nothing new
jamie is rushing home from work telling me not to worry........I'm fine but he sounds a bit rattled
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update: ...mild cramping not enough to consider contractions (I could have told you that) but my cervic is effacing(thinning) to 40% which is why there is blood. could last for a couple days but i'm probably starting early labor.......going to see my OB/Gyn this afternoon, I think he wants to induce labor.
still dont know what I think of that. If there is a reason to induce, fine but I dont want to force something on my body if it's not ready yet. could wind up with a c-section of induction doesnt work well. why would my doc be recomending it though? I want to be a good patient and follow his advice but I dont know what to think. This baby wont be considered 'late' untill two weeks from now....that's when I 'll feel ok with inducing labor.
so for now the baby llama is stuck where she's at, poking a hopeful nose out to the world.
Will post again after Doctor checks me.
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After the Doctors Visit:
No induction for me (no reason for it I say)
Doc was trying to get me to schedule it for Wednesday because he thinks he already delivered whoever was scheduled for that time....how nice of him to 'fit me in' like that,,,,,, really!
so he sent me home regretful and scared that I wont have any medical supervision till next visit which is 10 whole days away. *gulp* guess I'm going to learn alot about the progress of labor on my own.
Induction of labor
Induction can be performed using several methods. These include:

Cervical dilators. A mechanical method of dilating the cervix, which is among the oldest inducement techniques. A number of methods may be used, including the rupturing of membranes surrounding the fetus (amniotomy) and the insertion of a balloon catheter (which is then inflated to dilate the cervix).

Prostaglandin E suppositories or gel. These medications help make the cervix more favorable to induction. In many cases, administration of the suppository or gel will cause labor and delivery to follow within 24 hours. In other cases, another method of induction is necessary to finish the process.

Oxytocin. Medication used to induce the uterus to contract. The drug is given to the expectant mother through an intravenous drip. This allows the physician to closely control the amount of medication given based on the mother’s strength of contractions and the baby’s response to the contractions.

Misoprostol. Tablets that are placed high in the vagina that help make the cervix more favorable to induction. To date, this method is considered experimental.

Circumstances that may require induction for medical reasons include:

Placental insufficiency. This occurs when the placenta is not getting enough nutrients and oxygen.
Chorioamnionitis. Infection of the placental tissues.
Post–term pregnancy. Induction may be performed when a pregnancy has extended to 42 weeks or more.
Danger to the fetus. Occurs when the fetus is no longer thriving in the uterus due to poor placental function, maternal disease or other conditions.

Poor result from stress test or nonstress test. These tests measure whether or not the placenta is still functioning properly. If not, induction may be necessary for the health of the fetus.
Delay in labor after membranes rupture. If membranes have ruptured but labor has not started spontaneously within 12 to 24 hours, labor may be induced.

Serious maternal medical condition. Women who develop preeclampsia or another serious medical condition that cannot be controlled by medication may need to be induced.

In some cases, a physician may induce labor for reasons that are not strictly medically necessary. These include lack of access to nearby hospital or specialist, family circumstances or other reasons.
Inductions are not always successful in bringing about the baby’s birth. In such situations, a second induction or a Caesarean section may be necessary. Women should discuss the pros and cons of an induction with their physician before deciding to undergo the procedure.