The End is in Sight

We had another non-stress test this morning and the baby is still looking good. I haven't had much dialating progress in past the 2 days (just a half of a cm) so it looks like Monday will be the day for inducing. The hospital will call us on Sunday to schedule the time.

I'm actually feeling very relieved at his point, knowing there is an end in sight. This morning before the appointment I was feeling very "hormonal" and discouraged about giving birth. But now I feel better and more relaxed knowing that we'll be holding our little one soon.

I am a little nervous about the induction. They'll be using Pitocin which can bring on a more intense labor and often will lead to an early epidural (I'm trying to do this au natural). The positive news though is that my midwife is the delivering midwife scheduled on Monday!! She has also re-assured me that (as long as me and baby are tolerating ok) I can be taken off the Pit and labor on my own. They'll probably give me low dose anyway. Having a date in mind also makes it easier to plan for Zoe. Nana will head over Sunday night and be able to be with Zoe Monday.

Of course, anything can happen between now and then - which would be great, too! Thank you all for your loving thoughts and prayers. We will keep you posted.