Angela and I have been very excited about Caylee's arrival. We actually had it our minds that we’d go into labor before the date we were scheduled to be induced, which is tomorrow at 7:30am. Well, the time has come and Angela and I are forced to make a big decision. Do we want to go ahead with the pitosin and induce labor or do we want to wait a little while longer and try to let Caylee come out when she’s ready? It seems like a simple choice but our doctor(s) have told us sooner is better on account of some minor complications we experienced late in the pregnancy. We’ve heard all kinds of bad stories about pitosin lowering infant’s heartbeats and causing them to go into fetal distress, which would then mean a C section birth. We don’t want that. There are other side affects we don’t like about the drug too. SO….We called the hospital and canceled the induction. We will discuss another date with our doctor tomorrow. We’ll make another post when we know more. With any luck Angela will go into labor soon and we won’t have to worry so much.
3 comments:
Such a pretty picture! I think you guys made the right choice to follow your hearts. Caylee will be here before you know it. I can not wait to meet her, but if it means letting her cook a few more days, I can wait it out. You guys will feel better after you talk to your doctor. Let us know as soon as you guys talk to her.... I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow too. I love you guys!
I love that picture! A few more days is doable - we want her here now but we can wait a few more days.
this is a gorgeous picture. for the rest of your lives as parents you have to weigh your gut against all sorts of varying evidence: wives tales, conventional wisdom, science, and well meaning "advice" then make the decision that you both feel is best for your child. the roller coaster ride begins....sounds like you guys are already on the right track standing up for your parental instincts...
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