So last Wednesday at my appointment my doctor told me as I was leaving that he scheduled an induction for Tuesday at 8 am for me at my birth center. I just stopped and looked at him like he was crazy and said that I was in no way interested in being induced. He said, "All I will do is break your water and put cervidil in."
Okay so I either get the chance of hyper stimulating my uterus(and putting my baby into distress) with cervidil, or I am put on a 24 hour time limit to a c/s because they broke my bag of water and introduced bacteria to the area??? No, I don't think so! Especially since I'm going to a birth center and drugs aren't even available there. Not to mention my body has already proven that just because my water has broken does not mean I will go into labor. I'd rather take pitocin and get an epidural before allowing my water to be broken.
Anyway, I didn't really argue with him too much since I thought for sure I would go into labor before then, but here I am having to make the calls and argue with my doc about why I won't allow an induction. They just called back, aren't happy with me, and apparently rescheduled an induction for Thursday and made a regular appointment for me for tomorrow at 3pm.
So here's looking forward to having to defend myself tomorrow at my appointment. The fact that me and the baby are perfectly healthy and nothing is wrong in any way doesn't seem to make a dent to this doctor. This on top of the fact that I'm very favorable to go into labor naturally at 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced as of a week ago. I'm so disappointed in him as an OB. I'd heard good things and thought he would be a good fit.
On a good note, I've been having stronger contractions and "other" things going on indicating labor is near. I'll leave out the gory details for those with sensitive eyes.
I think some of the studies coming out on exactly what causes a women to go into labor are very interesting. The two top causes they believe are the baby and/or the placenta sending out hormones that trigger it. I'm a full believer that the baby comes when it's ready, so this makes perfect sense to me. As horribly impatient and upset as I am to be going so far past my estimated due date, I will be waiting for my baby to let me know he's ready for outside the womb. Always have. And no, I'm not crazy.
8 comments:
you are so brave to do it without an epidural. I am definitely not as tough as you! Good luck. Can't wait to see pics:) (hopefully sooner than later)
Oh, Cheri, I hope you go into labor soon on your own so you don't have to keep arguing with your doc. That's never fun. I'm so excited for you and we check you blog everyday for news. I'll be coming home in the next couple of weeks for my brother's wedding and I'd love to come see you and your new little boy. I'll call you when I get there, that way if you're still recovering and not up for company I won't surprise you on your doorstep. Good luck!
your baby widget still says you have 4 days to go...maybe that is why you are still preggo...those widgets know all.
And I totally support your decision to let labor happen naturally. There is no reason not to if you and baby are healthy. I always say keep em in as long as possible.
:) Can't wait to come back to your page and see pictures of him!!
oh Cheri..you are too crazy. Everyone knows that. But I'm with ya on waiting. How you and your doctor ended up together is what's really crazy. I can't believe he scheduled it for you..he doesn't know you but at all! Anyway, good luck when the little guy does decide to come out!
You are a brave one! I was sooooo ready to be done and i got to go 2 weeks early. Well I didn't have a choice. It was either be sick and die or be induced. But I would rather have my water broke then be on pitocin. Maybe it's cause I have my babies less than an hour after they break my water! Good luck! Stick to your guns! Can't wait to see him!!!
Also your doctor should NEVER make decisions for you! That is why I love my one and only doctor! We woman rule the roost!
Good luck! I think that is neat that you aren't just believing everything the doc tells you and that you're listening to your body. Way to stick up for yourself!
you are in my thoughts. he will come out soon. how is your colestasis?
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