Off to the hospital

The time has come.  We have enjoyed a few days with Jareth's family and now tonight we will be admitted to the hospital to follow the induction procedures.  At 6:00 pm we will first be given cervidil for 12 hours to prepare for contractions and labor.  Tomorrow morning we will be given pitocin, the medical form of the natural hormone oxytocin, to start contractions and encourage Minka to come on her own.  If that is successful Minka's birthday should be Monday August 23rd.  If there are complications or we do not respond to the medicine we may end up having a cesarean when necessary.

There will be cute pictures to update the blog soon!