Lara is resting. She initially received relatively low levels of Pitocin, also known as Oxytocin, periodically throughout the night; however, that dose has increased. Lara is currently having dull but steady contractions, occasional cramping. Our medical team believes that she is firmly in early labor. While I indicated in a previous post that this was […]
We began Pitocin on or about 12:45a. The process involves constant monitoring and dose adjustments so about every half hour, Zoe must enter the room. She is great at her job and I appreciate her kindness and skill. I’m almost certain that she has forgotten that I’m in the room. Occasionally, I put words together […]
Slowly, Lara is moving toward delivery. Along the way, she continues to make friends. Our new nurse, Zoë, has seven years experience nursing and has a health policy background. Like Lara, she has a love of nursing and hopes that one day the medical overlords listen to their frontline warriors. Unlike Robin, Zoë lets Lara […]
The induction process started at 10:48a. As of yet, no “significant”contractions. She has felt some tightness, which could be something as cramps can start out as vague. The expectation is that this process will take hours. She is on an I-V pole and monitor so she can’t just run around the room as some of […]
Hey there. We have moved to the Labor and Delivery ward. Lara and baby Fife-Myers are under continuous monitoring by Robin, who may or may be having hot flashes. Things are good. The induction process should begin soon. Details:The induction process has many steps. The first step is to continually monitor Lara and the Baby […]