I will be leaving for the hospital in about half an hour

[Samantha Puppy]

It isn't actually a 'myth'...as **most** first labors are longer. Of course, there are exceptions to all generalities. Yours being one of them (though, 10.5 hours of labor, **after** pitocin, isn't exactly speedy, is it?).

Considering I was only 1cm dialated up to that point (39 weeks along) and not effaced, I'd say that a 10 hour labor ain't bad. He actually probably should've been born about an hour earlier, but I was scared and didn't tell them I felt like I could push until I couldn't stand it anymore. At any rate, I don't have a medical background so I can only go off what my OBGYN told me and that is that every woman is different, every labor is different, so the "first time labors are always longer" is just an old wives' tale. It is completely up to the woman, not the number of pregnancies she's had.

I'm not trying to get into a pissing match - neither of us have any medical background - I'm just telling you what my OB told me when I asked her what I could expect when we first began talking inductions.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Just think, if Alden is born today, he'll be one LUCKY baby! 7-7-06

Hopefully if he isn't born already, he will be soon........

Hang in there Sara!

[Cessa's Mom]

Dang, I thought for sure there would be an update by now!! Geez!!!

[Cataholic]

Should I start a new thread, that everyone can subscribe to, and NO ONE can post anything until I post an update? That way, everyone knows the ONLY reply to the post will be an update?

I don't want to keep people in the dark....but, I know nothing right now. AND, to top it off, I am leaving for vacation tomorrow am, without computer!!!

[moosmom]

Really, I never quite understand your animosity towards me. It is like you have some secret need to be nasty towards me, something I can't ever fathom.

Johanna,

From the sounds of it, you could USE a vacation. Where's that coming from anyway???

This thread is about Sara and Alden. Geez!

[Cessa's Mom]

Good thing my boss is in meetings out of the office today. I keep checking this thread for updates! I keep drumming my fingers, shaking my foot, etc. LOL!! I can't wait!