Back to the Hospital

We went to Silverdale this morning for a non-stress test to check how he is doing and an ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid level followed by a visit with the doctor. Fluids have gone back done to 4.5 which is not terribly concerning for the doctor since it was at 6-7 but it has decreased. So after a lengthy discussion with the doctor and her talking to the other doctors, we are being admitted back to the hospital but to Harrison in Silverdale this time. There I will be closely monitored and probably will be induced on Friday/Saturday which would put me at 35 weeks but no later than next Friday.
It is such a tough decision of when it is time to say WE ARE DONE WITH THE MONITORING AND IT IS TIME TO INDUCE both from our perspectives and the doctors. Do we induce right now knowing that we have a healthy baby boy but we don't know what complications he would have if he came this early or if he would need to spend a lot extra time in the hospital. Positives are that he has had the steriod treatment and the last ultrasound shows that he is about 5 1/2 pounds. Or do we try to hold off as long as possible knowing that he will have more time to grow and develop but don't know what is going to happen to my fluid level and everything else that plays into that which could hurt him then. Such a hard decision to make.
But my maternal instinct right now is telling me he needs to come soon. So even though I will be back on bed rest in the hospital and be away from Shelby, I know that it is the best thing for little "Bob". One thing we are certain of, we will not be leaving the hospital this time without the arrival of the newest Avery.