Induction Day: PM

Well, the time has sort of arrived. We were advised by our doctor to arrive at the hospital at 8 p.m. for an NST (non-stress test). They still don't have any free beds, but the idea is that our presence will hopefully be enough to magically free something up.

Unfortunately, by 10 p.m. it was clear that nothing would be free. However, our doctor did talk the overnight nurse into letting us stay the night in the observation room. This would set us up to be first in line in the morning for a room. So, the trip was not wasted.

Since no real inducing would be happening, it opened up the opportunity for me to spend one last night at home before the real fun begins. I felt some guilt as I left, but both Stacy and I agreed it was the right decision, considering what was in store the following day.