Tomorrow is the DAY!

 The BIG day! Today I spent the day getting an Amniocentesis and then I was hooked-up to monitors for another non-stress test. I was in Labor and Delivery for the non-stress and they had me there for 2 hours, waiting for the amnio results. After 2 hours, and no result, my doctor finally came and told me to go home and they would call. Thank goodness! I got the phone call and it is full-steam ahead for tomorrow. (7:00 in the morning.) Henry's lungs are good to go, so we are good to go! Yea! 

The amnio was not too bad, but it was really uncomfortable (to say the least). I have been really sore in the amnio spot all day, and I have been feeling cramps-style pain inside. Fun. It was interesting to see the clear amniotic fluid being pumped out of my stomach. The only way I can describe the feeling of the needle being pushed around in my gut is (what I consider) pain comparable to when the doctor checks for dilation and goes in real deep, you know, what seems too deep. Ouch. 

I am a little nervous, but a lot excited to do this. It is always so weird to know that you are going in ahead of time. But it works for my style -- I like to be prepared, mentally, for things. This will be my fourth induction. 

Say a little prayer for me, or two, or three . . . if you have a little extra time, that is. :-) I need all the strength I can get. I don't feel ready . . . but you just gotta go forward, no going back. 

Push through the FIRE, right??? 

Come home Henry! 

We are waiting for you!