Even though it feels like it some days. At my 39 week appointment this morning, there was no change from last week. I'm 80-90% effaced but not dilated at all. Day is head down but still high. So, here's the plan...
I have a sonogram scheduled for Monday, February 9 which will be one day past my due date to check her size and weight. I have an appointment with Dr. Otey next Wednesday (Feb 11) for another check. If my cervix is still being stubborn, he said he really wants to give it another week before we do anything. If we do an induction before my cervix changes, the chances of a c-section increase. ALERT: The following may be too much information for some...
I have a sonogram scheduled for Monday, February 9 which will be one day past my due date to check her size and weight. I have an appointment with Dr. Otey next Wednesday (Feb 11) for another check. If my cervix is still being stubborn, he said he really wants to give it another week before we do anything. If we do an induction before my cervix changes, the chances of a c-section increase. ALERT: The following may be too much information for some...
If I am at least 2 cm dilated at the Wednesday appt next week, he said he would strip my membranes. (Just email me if you don't know what this means, but want to know.) The membrane stripping is not a huge deal. It’s nothing like breaking my water or anything and would not increase my chances of having a section. It just sounds awful.
If we end up scheduling an induction it will probably be sometime during the week of Feb 15 - 21…. I’ll be 41 weeks plus some. He will not let me get to 42 weeks. So, Day will be definitely be here by February 21, if not sooner. That is the GREATEST news and so it’s what I am focusing on right now.
Here are some dates I have picked out that I think would be fabulous birthdays for Day…
Here are some dates I have picked out that I think would be fabulous birthdays for Day…
TODAY – because I’m ready
Feb 5 – because that is Ken’s dad’s birthday
Feb 8 – because that is my due date
Feb 9 – because that is a full moon
Feb 11 – it will go right along with my double themed life
Feb 13 – that will be Friday 13th, last Friday 13th (June) was when we found out we were pregnant
I’m not so sure Valentine’s day would be the greatest day to have a birthday, but I’ll certainly take it if that’s when she decides to get here.
I’m trying to be ok with the “no change” status. I just want my body to cooperate so that I don’t have to have a c-section. I know it won't be the end of the world if I do have to have one, but I'd like to try to avoid it if I can. I’m glad Dr. Otey is not encouraging induction at this point if it will increase those chances. And yes, I realize that I’m not even TO my due date yet. I don’t want to hear about how I shouldn’t get anxious. Talk to me if you are 39 1/2 weeks pregnant, otherwise keep it to yourself. Thanks.
I’m trying to be ok with the “no change” status. I just want my body to cooperate so that I don’t have to have a c-section. I know it won't be the end of the world if I do have to have one, but I'd like to try to avoid it if I can. I’m glad Dr. Otey is not encouraging induction at this point if it will increase those chances. And yes, I realize that I’m not even TO my due date yet. I don’t want to hear about how I shouldn’t get anxious. Talk to me if you are 39 1/2 weeks pregnant, otherwise keep it to yourself. Thanks.
PS: I finally reached watermelon status this week:
