Back at the Doctor

Still no camera...sorry.
I went to the doctor again today, and was encouraged and discouraged at the same time. No progress so far as far as dilation goes, which I was pleased with initially, because I want him to stay put until mom and dad get here :) But then she told me if I haven't delivered they will probably induce me sometime between the 6th and the 11th...so mom and dad probably won't be here yet. The thing that was the hardest to swallow, was that she said I have a 50/50 chance for a C-section. That is the ONE thing I don't want to happen. It was probably good for her to at least put it in my mind so I am not disappointed if it does happen (though I think I will have a hard time with it...) but it is scary to think about. I've been kind of down in the dumps about it all day, but, as Jenny said "It's better to cry about it now, than after it happens"...at least I can get it in my head as a possibility. I am going to try and labor unless they tell me the baby is too big--which means there is a potential of pushing for a long time, and still having to have a C-Section, but I think I want to be able to say I at least tried everything I could. I may have another sonogram on November 5, and if the baby is too big then, Edgar and I will have some decisions to make...
One encouraging thing the Doctor did say was that even if they have to induce labor, I should be able to do it without an epidural. I had heard that when you induce the contractions come so hard, you have to have drugs, but my doctor said that that wasn't true. They can regulate the Pitocin (sp...) so that the contractions aren't coming and an unbearable pace. That was very encouraging, because being induced scares me a little bit...(plus it increases the risk of C-Section..)
All that to say, however, Eli is doing just great. He's been moving more than ever lately, it seems. His heart rate is good, and he is in position--though he hasn't dropped yet (Although I thought he had...he seems to be sitting lower, but the Doctor didn't think he had). We are pretty much 'ready' for him to come, in the sense that we have diapers, wipes, a crib, a car seat, clothes and milk :) He really could come at any time, which is scary and exciting at the same time. I've been reading books and magazines, and learning that no one agrees :)
Anyway, Ben and Carly just arrived. We are watching them tonight so Ryan and Jennifer can go to the World Series (That's pretty fun to type...). I'll continue to keep you updated!