Monday, August 22, 2005

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.

14 Comments:

Blogger Amy said...

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am holding Sarah's screaming baby or I would say more.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 22, 2005 9:22 AM  
Blogger Sum Kinda Princess said...

I know everything will go great! Congratulations if today is the day!

August 22, 2005 9:32 AM  
Blogger Heather/SHTEZQ said...

robyn i will be praying for you and your amazing bundle of love. good luck next time we here from you you will be a mom. hope things are o.k.

August 22, 2005 9:53 AM  
Blogger Jamie Dawn said...

That pic looks painful!

This may be it! One thing for sure, it won't be long.

Looking forward to seeing pics of Avery, Mommie and Daddy. I hope today is THE day.

August 22, 2005 10:37 AM  
Blogger Amy said...

Sometimes they want to induce so they can avoid delivering your baby at two in the morning. It's just for the docs convenience and personally I think that is they don't like late night wake up calls they should choose another profession.

August 22, 2005 1:29 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

And, hooray! It is almost here! I hope you are really proud of yourself. You should be!

August 22, 2005 1:30 PM  
Blogger Heather/SHTEZQ said...

hope all is well at the dr. appointment soon robyn soon

August 22, 2005 1:42 PM  
Blogger mrs. awesome said...

thinking of you and that baby today.....hope all is well. soon she will be here!

August 22, 2005 2:32 PM  
Blogger sarahshep said...

I am SOOO excited for you!!!! Hope it all goes fine! (Of course it will...)

August 22, 2005 3:29 PM  
Blogger Angel! said...

I totally agree with Amy, if the doctors didn't want to work echtic schedules, then they should have chosen another profession!

Stick to what YOU think is the best for Avery and YOU.

Take care.

August 22, 2005 6:03 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

Like Amy said,
doctors really like to schedule things for their convenience. At this point for you that is the only reason he wants to induce. Good for you for sticking to your guns. It's hard, I know, but you can do it!

August 22, 2005 6:14 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

Watch Boogeyman. I watched it last night and I swear the fright would have sent me into labor, had I been pregnant!

August 22, 2005 6:23 PM  
Blogger Chris said...

Sorry I am going to have to flag you for this picture. :)

August 22, 2005 10:49 PM  
Blogger aughra said...

I am so glad that you aren't getting induced - and I still haven't told you my horror story.


BEST OF LUCK!

August 23, 2005 12:17 PM  

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