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I have wondered that myself. I came to several conclusions... he may be trying to keep her small to avoid a c-section because I have a very small pelvis. I also sprained my back several weeks ago and a smaller baby will help to not damage my pelvis further. c-section i sa very real possibility for me and he may want to avoid things running into Thanksgiving or his weekend. I think I'm glad he didn't tell me, I trust his judgement...

Well, that sounds exciting for sure! I'm a bit confused why he'd want to induce you before your due date, though? Don't they usually wait until after you are a bit overdue to give your body the chance to go into labour on it's own? And as you said it will probably hurt more with an induction. Just curious. :) But the best of luck to you anyways! How exciting to know that very soon you'll be holding your precious...

Oh yay! You are SO close! Inductions usually take a back seat to women in actual labor unless there's an emergent medical reason to do it right away-- so sometimes they try to reschedule. I hope they can get you in either Wed or Thursday to optimize DHs time off :) I also wanted to encourage you that inductions don't necessarily hurt more! I was induced with my 1st who was 2 weeks overdue and not budging and it was a fabulous...