So, we're at the hospital, have been for about 7 hours. We went from dilated less than 1 cm to having semi-regular contractions every 7-10 minutes. The plan is to use a cervical softener every 4 hours and then add in pitocin as needed. My diabetes is acting up a bit, so I'm on an insulin/glucose iv that is adjusted as needed. That's being checked every hour, so I'm not really getting any sleep. DH is zonked out on the couch-bed and has been asleep for about an hour. I'm glad one of us is getting some rest.

I'll try to let you all know how everything goes!