Lots happened today but I wanted to update everyone on how my doctors appointment went more than anything. I had a decent amount of anxiety going into it. What if I made zero progress? What if I had regressed even further? What if my doctor said something in the process had changed and I’d have to go even further than ten days over? Not a lot of positive thoughts for me. But I am pleased to say that I felt refreshed in the appointment. So, to go through it step by step…
Dekker was making eyes at these two particular ladies in the waiting room. He was terribly cute in his slouchy toque and grey sweatshirt, eating goldfish crackers like they were going out of style.
I got weighed in like every appointment and I’m proud to say that I will deliver this baby ten pounds lighter than I was when I delivered Dekker!!! I know the numbers aren’t a huge deal at all, and I genuinely haven’t focused on my eating and “being careful” much at all. But its just nice to know that I’ll have less to work off.
Dr. Guselle came in after just a few minutes and was very compassionate. She understood that I’m feeling quite finished. My blood pressure came up as 110/60 which is a really nice happy medium for me. My uterus is still showing good consistent growth. Baby is moving lots. Heart rate of 140. Everything looked good.
We then talked induction. I have always heard that out here, the general rule is that a mother will be induced once she is ten days overdue, unless that day falls on a weekend, in which case she is bumped to the next weekday. Apparently thats changed!!! Dr. Guselle sent in a form for my tentative induction for the 29th, Sunday morning! However, with that being only 8 days over, it leaves the hospital wiggle room to bump me if its just too busy that day. But with that being said, Dr. Guselle is on call on the 30th! So really, any day that baby comes will be a bonus! Sooner is best but later brings me my doctor!
Lastly, my pelvic exam. I obviously requested another membrane sweep. She asked if I wanted her to be a bit more aggressive and I said a big YES! Just give ‘er. She informed me that I was still about 50% effaced, but a SOLID 2-3 cms dilated which she said she could “stretch to kingdom come.” This bodes well for being over 4cm when I arrive at the hospital! I was so relieved that the sweep didn’t hurt like I thought it would! Baby girl was NOT impressed with the sweep at all, but she can come out and pick a fight if she wants. My favorite news was that my bag of water is bulging. Bulging! I’m not sure how long that thing can bulge for, or how long it has been, but it feels optimistic that things could start someday soon. Not that I have a desire for my water break somewhere inappropriate or public, but I do desire labor to begin, so however that has to happen will be perfect.
All things considered, we all left feeling uplifted and hopeful about our near future and the little one that will soon be a big part of that future! We anticipate her arrival so strongly I can taste it. I can’t wait! As ideal as the schedule is if I have to reach the point of induction, I would prefer to go into labor on my own. Just throwing that out there for people who want a specific angle to pray 😉 That is our hearts desire.
Thank you all sooo much for caring and being interested in this looong seemingly-uninteresting story of the labor that never came! Your prayers are being felt and we are feeling more and more at peace. I appreciate all of you!!!