Originally Posted by
Brandles
Surgena, I used to be my ob's nurse, but I've been out of the loop since its been 6 years. I can say I've been becoming more and more "crunchy" myself since I've left her office. I would have NEVER considered seeing a midwife back then... and now in a way I wish I didn't have such a close relationship with my Dr so I could deliver at a birth center with a midwife. I know the best midwife in my area and love her. I have really considered seeing her full time. This probably sounds ridiculously selfish, but my feet-knees are so swollen I can barely walk now. I'm absolutely miserable. My bp is within normal limits but its usually 90/56 and its now 120/70 +/-. Dr is not concerned but my midwife Ive been cheating on my Dr with mentioned poss the start of pih/pre-e. I live 45 min away from the hospital without traffic and I live in California and there is ALWAYS traffic. My husband is pushing the induction because of our distance and the fact this is #4... He's scared of being stuck on the fwy in labor. I didn't argue since I have my out of town grandparents here for only one more week.
I've actually been using EPO for 3 weeks now and I believe it has been softening my cervix somewhat, but I also have what's considered a stubborn stenotic cervix. We're not sure of using the Cytotec yet, but are pretty sure about the induction.
Oh and have you seen the business of being born? I think it's on Netflix. I've been tryin to get my dh to watch it. I've never seen it but I heard its a great video and would probably change his mind.