SO Glad I Stood My Ground (Maybe PSA-ish)

OhioBobcat

S/O all of you mentioning birth plans...

So today was my second day of being at the hospital, all strapped up on monitors (for the CTG) and officially the 3rd time giving bloods in less than a week...they were checking for Cholestasis.

I must say I am SOOO ever glad I stuck to my guns from Tuesday when I was asked to come back to the hospital for my first CTG where the doctor came in and tried to say she would be needing to induce me. DH was all for it because he thought the baby might be in danger and he was even a bit upset with me at first, but I respectfully questioned things further if it were all really necessary. The doc seemed reluctant, but ordered a repeat on the bloodwork that night, we waited just over an hour and POOF...it came back clear on Tuesday.

I guess she thought her ruling for an induction would still stand, so she requested I come back in today AGAIN for the same "reindeer games" (and yes, I do know it's serious work). But alas...again...bloods clear!!

So, I just wanted to say how so so so happy I am that I questioned it all to begin with rather than just accepting what I see now wasn't necessary.

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have questioned her if she said it was the only way, but my gut told me that there was a chance it would all be okay and at the end of the day, I'm fighting for the right for my body to allow things to progress as naturally as they can. Even the midwife I had today said labours go much more smoothly when the body is ready and not forced to start the process before its time.

I feel a bit justified and DH now appreciates why I questioned things and understands.

So ladies...don't be afraid to hold your ground.  Good luck to the remaining Jingle Bellies (I'm still here for a bit...thought I'd hang around, hehe)