Induction

We visited the doc today and learned that Katie is still only 1 cm dilated. The lack of progress means that Katie is now scheduled to be induced on Monday, June 9. We'll report to the hospital at 6 a.m. on Monday morning. It is bittersweet news. While we're somewhat disappointed that we'll likely not experience the spontaneity of water breaking, timing contractions, and rushing to the hospital, we're relieved to finally have something on the schedule.

Because only 5% of babies are actually born on their due date, I continue to wonder why women are not given "due weeks." From what I've read and heard, babies typically arrive plus or minus one week from the actual date. Establishing a range of time seems more realistic.

And so we wait five more days and nights for the Bean to arrive... or maybe he/she will come before Monday. If nothing else, this is great practice for what will be another 18 so years of unpredictability, excitement, and surprises.

More soon...