Closer Than Ever Before

The nurse came in just after 10:30. We were concerned that Emily was having late decelerations, same as she did last time. However, the nurse told us these are "early" decelerations, which aren't necessarily a bad thing. She checked Emily, and, sure enough, Emily had reached 6cm, 80% effaced, and the baby was at zero station. What does all this mean? It means we're closer to pushing than we ever have been before!