Slowing Down

Well this has been a long day...a crazy long day =0)  Basically I was contracting during a normal office visit so they sent me over to the hospital to be monitored further.  At that point I was having contractions every 5 minutes but I didn't feel a thing.  The doctor came, did an exam, and then wanted to do an amnio to check for lung maturity. If everything checked out they wanted to begin inducing me at 3 am.   Anyone who knows me knows I hate needles and the thought of a big one in my stomach was not appealing.  I did however agree to go along with it but as luck would have it, or my prayers, Stephen was not in a favorable position so he choose to reschedule for tomorrow morning.  At one point he said they would most likely induce either way.  There was question of amniotic fluid, my fast labors, Stephen's condition, etc.  Honestly I love this doctor and do trust him... but I questioned him...of course.  I would prefer Stephen to come on his own time when he is ready.  Either way they wanted me to stay over night.   Seeing as though I was not prepared and hadn't even showered today I asked if I could first go home and get some things together and come back...he laughed and said no.  =0)
Joe arrived shortly after all this decision making and I was moved up to labor and delivery.   I was feeling pretty normal for awhile.  Contractions shortened to every 4 minutes and then at one point they were intense enough to notice and continued every 1 to 3 minutes for a good hour or so stretch.  I was never in labor, but it seemed to be progressing there very fast.  Praise God I remained only 2 cm dilated and for the past few hours the contractions have for the most part stopped...thank you for your prayers.  He had the delivery nurse certain he was on his way...and she was shocked when it just stopped.
They would still like to do an amnio in the morning, but if labor has stopped I think I may pass.   At the very least they will want me to book a hotel and stay down here now.  Financially I am not thrilled, but after today I can see the value in it.
Stephen holds a special place in my heart.  He gave me a scare today but he also made me laugh.    Who knows what he is up to.
The are giving me a break from all of the machines right now.  I will be hooked up again at ten tonight and then once more in the morning.  I don't know what the doctors will be thinking from there.  Please pray for wisdom for everyone involved and that Stephen remains strong and healthy.
We will keep you informed...but hopefully things can stay quite around here a little longer.
Much Love
Kim