Seven Hours Later -

I hit post for my last entry as my nurse was coming in to check me. They told me that the pitocin hadn't done a damn thing, and it was either time to break my water, or go home. I was heartbroken. I was terrified to break my water, because if that didn't kick start my contractions, there was no turning back, and they would have to do a c-section. I cried for a long time before finally deciding that I'd rather have her removed surgically than go home and sleep one more night without her. It wasn't a pleasant feeling, she stuck her fingers inside me while grasping a crochet needle ( or something perfectly resembling it ) and broke my bag. It was a rush of really warm liquid, and Alex said it looked like she pulled out a foot long loogie. *side note - this is my blog, and this is just my account of what happened so that I can look back and remember later. If you don't like it, don't read it, I know it's too much information.* In a matter of minutes I was having contractions that made my Braxton Hicks seem like a walk in the park. She offered me an epidural now, or gave me the option of waiting an hour. Five minutes later I was screaming for an epidural. She came back in saying that someone was about to go in for a c-section and she had to get one first, and asked if I wanted an IV medication instead. Duh! I don't know what it was called but it was the most amazing thing, ever. The only problem was that I was really dizzy and couldn't keep my eyes open. I passed out for a little bit until it was time for the epidural. It really was a walk in the park. I'm assuming that was due to the IV medication, but aside from a tiny bit of discomfort, it was great. Within minutes I was completely numb from the waist down and passed out in what I swear is the best sleep I've had in nine months. I'm awake now, starving, I've been without food since 7:00pm last night, but I'm dilated to a 4 1/2 at 11:30. It's not almost 1:30, I'm going to have her check my cervix and my epidural because I'm starting to get crampy. It may just be that the contractions are getting worse, who knows! At the rate that I'm moving, they say 1cm an hour, which means I'll be ready to push at 5:00pm. Back to sleep for me!