You know, I was wondering why drs think they have to induce so quickly after a due date?! Babies can be a week or so past the due date and it's not a problem for the baby - I mean, the mom may be uncomfortable, yes! But I have heard that induced labors are not very easy (mine haven't been induced and have been intense, so I wouldn't want to know how intense a pitocin labor could be!)
Really, though, in most cases the baby will decide to come naturally, if a little late, without the necessity for induction. I guess drs just like to be doing something! -- Mine insists on an IV, just in case there's a problem, but I don't think it's necessary if there are no signs of a problem, but guess who thinks he's more right?!!
I don't want to be made to feel like a patient when I'm just doing a perfectly natural thing like having a baby - but when you go to a hospital, I guess that's how it is. My rant for the day - sorry.
Anyway, Jen, I'm glad you feel fine today! But here's hoping you start feeling some contractions, too!
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