November 21, 2009
We greet Cole's due date
Who would of thought that we would actually get to Cole's due date? Not us, that's for sure. We owe everyone an explanation after this weeks mishap: Monday, I went to my 39 week Dr's appt. and I was 5 cm dilated. The Dr. asked if I was "ready to have this baby," and of course I said yes. I had no idea that she would come back in the room with hospital orders for an induction the next morning. When she did, I asked more about the induction process and felt ok about what I thought I understood. Well... Tuesday morning rolled around and we found ourselves admitted in the hospital, me in my hospital gown, and nurses about to do things I had no idea would take place. There were some pretty significant misunderstandings--ones that Scott and I did not feel at peace with. Thankfully, a very kind nurse and the midwife from my practice became our advocates to go back home and wait. Whew! I was so relieved (and humiliated). I changed back into my clothes and walked out of the hospital just a couple hours after we walked in. It never felt better! So, the waiting continues, but we are ok with that. We learned a lot through this silly experience. God is so good, in spite of our foolishness! I go back to the Dr's office Monday morning if we aren't in the hospital by then. Thanks for your prayers.
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girl, you should not feel foolish or silly AT ALL. I think it's amazing to see you and your husband be sensitive to the leadings of the Spirit and your maternal intuition which is such a gift of God. So many women would not have blinked that next day no matter what happened and yet you and Scott gave pause and look at the reward of peace that came with it. I mean, how many times do other mom's have false alarms... and this one wasn't even false labor as much as thinking you were going to follow one way of thinking and ending up deciding a different route would be best for your family. So, I see great wisdom not foolishness. I will pray for endurance and patience as you wait this next week. Thanks for blogging about this. Praying for you.
Love, Casey Chappell
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