Delivery

After the cytotex pill that I started with last night at about 11pm, I was given my first round of Pitocin at around 6am. It didn't take long for the contractions to increase (the monitor showed that I was already experiencing contractions, but not enough to be considered active labor). About every 1-2 hours, my dilation increased 1cm, from the beginning dilation of 3cm. After using a "labor ball" (similar to a large exercise ball) for about a half hour, my waters broke. Active labor, with contractions right on top of each other, started at around 4pm, at which time I received the epidural. With Brian and my mom at my side, I had a successful traditional birth with only 1 hour and 45 minutes of active labor.