I had to wait a while, but I got in today by noon. She started taking measurements of the baby on the ultrasound, and they were reflecting between 9 lb and a 9lb 11oz baby. WHOA. But of course this could be off since it's an estimate. Anyways, she checked my cervix and it looks like I'm 2+cm and 80% effaced. Finally, some progress! She told me as she was checking my cervix that she would go ahead and "strip my membranes," which basically means she separates the bag of waters from my uterus (I think). Let me tell you how great that felt--not! My stomach immediately cramped up right when she finished. It could cause me to start having more contractions, or it could do nothing at all. That was around 1pm today, and now it's 10pm and I haven't had one contraction. Hmm.
So anyways, she asked me if I wanted to be induced if I didn't go into labor on my own by Thursday (due date). I did not expect her to ask me--I thought she'd be making all the decisions! Captain Indecisivo (that's me) cannot make decisions like that! So Roob pipes up and said, "Yeah we should do it by Thursday!" Heh heh. So she told me that sometimes it takes a few days to get a scheduled induction at the hospital, so she went out of the room and called to see if I could get in on Thursday. She came back and said they'd be calling me Wednesday evening to tell me what time to show up on Thursday. I think I just sat there in total shock!
It's funny b/c I have been going crazy not knowing when the baby would come, and now that I know they will be starting me on Thursday, I think it is WORSE knowing the "end," so to speak. I can't win! :) I feel like I have one day left of "freedom," and what should I do with it? (Though I did manage to score a haircut & highlight appt. tomorrow). Roob and I went to get sandwiches after the appt and I totally started crying my head off in the restaurant. I have been feeling a bit of panic creeping up my spine all day. I am so nervous! I hope being induced will go smoothly and is a good decision. Ultimately, I am making it b/c I think I will have a better chance of avoiding a c-section if they get the baby out before he gains another pound! Well, soon, we will all know how it all went down. And I'll have a new little guy to take care of. Oh boy!
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Captain Indecisivo! I love it. You crack me up. I am hearing ya though, I started crying when they told me they had to take Carma right away due to toxemia. But I was just scared of another traumatic experience. But you are right, it is such a huge responsibility all waiting to come out of your tummy. But the responsibility grows with him, so you don't wont have to have the "talk" for years and really the first few weeks he will just look like the cutest lump of plump that ever saw and all you have to do is love, hold, kiss and change diapers... oh and nurse and stay up for about 3 years straight.. no big deal. HAHAHAHA
I have never met a first time mom who is more prepared for this life changing event. You are very informed and "real" about how much your life will change and that is in your favor. However, you are not prepared for how much you will love and adore this little guy at first sight. It will surprise and amaze you and quite possibly you will learn more about love the first few months of his life than you have in your entire life. (Dont feel guilty if you don't feel "instantly" connected at first, I didn't with Judson until weeks later when he really smiled at me and I felt guilty for years and thought I was weird.)
I am so excited for y'all! You will be wonderful parents! And I can't WAIT TO MEET HIM!! and smell his little baby smell and kiss his cute baby head!! AWWW, I think my uterus just skipped a beat and I am feeling a tad bit baby hungry.
Ditto what Kiki said on many points! Good luck today! My friend always went into labor the night before she was scheduled to be induced, so maybe you will be heading in to the hospital at 2 a.m! After your hair appointment, go home and take a nice nap. Tonight you and Reuben should go do something together....like a date of some type since it will probably be a while before that chance pops up again. Enjoy this experience (not necessarily the labor part, but all that comes after!)
is he here yet??
ok, they stripped my membranes on my 1st child and i wouldn't let them do it again. OUCH!!
hope it went well. post some pics quick!!!
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