Not feeling up to writing a detailed post today, but we met with Dr. Reed this morning, as our normal doctor is on vacation. Both Bryan and I felt very comfortable with her and she seemed to be very supportive of our birth plan. She stripped my membranes, which was not a fun experience, but may help me go into labor. I'm currently still only dilated to 1cm. After some discussion, it was decided that we will go ahead with the plan to enter the hospital tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6pm to receive medicine to help my cervix dilate. The hope is that the medicine will dilate my cervix enough for me to go into labor. If not, they will start me on pitocin on Thursday morning to induce labor. I'm hoping this doesn't happen, but it is a possibility. If the induction is not successful and Emma is still happy, they will send me home and try again next week. That's not very likely to happen though. Dr. Reed seems to be on the same page with me and Bryan about avoiding a c-section, which is great for us! Anyway, that is the latest on where we stand with Emma's birth. I'm going to try to go for a short walk before it gets dark to try and help her move along.
