D was in a lot of pain last evening. She took some analgesics which gave her temporary relief but the pain was excruciating everytime the drug wore off. She also threw up a couple of times; a side effect of analgesics. We finally decided to go for epidural. She immediately felt relaxed, sleepy and tired,Continue reading “Induction – Epidural”
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Induction pitocin part 1
So the nurse checked for dilation an hour ago, D is dilating slowly. The cervix has thinned out and she is dilated around 1cm or so. Good news is the baby has dropped lower. So it’s a progress! Contractions are getting stronger every hour and D is handling them like a champ! So proud ofContinue reading “Induction pitocin part 1”
Induction – pitocin
Contractions were not progressing. Nurse finally decided to start D on pitocin around 5:30 AM. Contractions are getting regular and stronger now🤞🏼
Induction – calling it a night
After a good dinner, some exercises on peanut ball and some late night upma made by D’s sister, we are calling it a night. The 12 hrs window for cervix thinning will end around 3:30 AM. Until then goodnight!
Baby on the way 