What a roller coaster. I think we remember why induction can be so hard, a little after the process has started. Around 1:00 am our nurse, Erica, came in and told us that the baby was not reacting well at all to her contractions and there were many low variables that were a cause for concern. She called Dr. Harrison, he came and checked and said she was still at a solid 3 and he thought we needed to stop the contractions. Erica gave her a shot of Terbutalini to stop everything, and we were to wait and see if her body would kick into good solid labor all on its own. Well, it did. We got some good sleep till about 3:30 or so, then Ari started having strong contractions. We walked around for about 45 minutes, then she was checked again- is almost at a 5 now, 60% effaced, and baby's head is at 0 station. Ari is getting pretty darn uncomfortable, but still wants to hold off a bit on the epidural.
Oh yeah, about the water breaking- we think it wasn't the water breaking because it wasn't a large amount of water, so either there was a small leak in the bag or it was some of the lubricant melting. :( tmi?? Ha ha.
After Ari got the news about slowing down the contractions she was pretty overwhelmed. . .so we found another priesthood holder here, Tyrell Ajeman, and gave her a blessing. What an amazing thing the power of the priesthood is. Very calming and reassuring for her!
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