We are being induced

Our appointment on Thursday yielded a higher blood pressure, more protein in my urine, and a tearful pregnant lady.  My doctor has made the decision to induce labor now that I am full term!

I am being admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening, to begin with the medicine to ripen my cervix (I am 50% effaced) and then will begin the pitocin, if needed, on Monday morning.  We are praying all goes well.  This isn't quite the birth plan that we had (aiming for all-natural, no drugs) but for the safety of both me and Samantha, this is the best route to take.

I am excited, nervous, jittery and ecstatic.  I am still in disbelief that my daughter will be here in a few short days, and still have moments of terror that I will never bring her home.  It's surreal.

I appreciate everyone's prayers- for my precious daughter's health and safety, as well as my own.  I will update as I can!