I made my weekly trek to my doctor's office yesterday for my 39 week checkup. I remember scheduling this appointment about a month ago thinking I'd never make it that long. Much to my surprise, I'm still pregnant...or large and in charge as I like to call it.
Everything checked out just fine. I'm STILL 2cm and 80%. I think I've been like that for over 3 weeks now. Despite lots of contractions over the past week, I'm not dilating one bit. Oh well. I'm sleeping like a champ and am trying to take advantage of the 10 hours a night I'm currently getting. If only there was a way to save the extra sleep I'm getting now to lessen the blow the sleepless nights with an infant will have on me. Can't I just bottle that?
I remember during my 2nd trimester when I was having multiple contractions, rapid heartbeating and some other complications my doctor jokingly told me, "You'll probably be one of those women who we try to keep pregnant for 9 months and then end up having to induce to get that baby out!" We both laughed. Ha, Ha, Ha. Cut to yesterday in her office when she told me she'd like to schedule an induction date for September 15th (one week past my due date). WHAT?! Are you kidding me? She told me that since the hospital allows you to schedule 2 weeks out, she'd like to get it on the books 'just in case' but also added that she didn't think I'd deliver on my own before then.
I still can't get over it. What if I actually have to be induced? This was not something I had ever considered an option. I always hoped/figured that I'd just go into labor at home, hang out at my house as long as possible and then show up at the hospital just in time to pop that baby out. Getting hooked up to an IV with meds that make you start contracting like crazy is not my idea of a good time. Plus, I've heard the contractions are so painful that it makes you want pain drugs right away. Hmmm, things to consider. I'm keeping an open mind. On the plus side of things, it would be great to have a 'date' when I know the baby will arrive. It would make planning and care for Grace so much easier.
Couldn't end this post without my lovely 39 week pictures. I didn't even make it this far with Grace, so I don't have much to compare it to. Although I'm beginning to think that silver top is a bit hippo-ish. Grace, of course, wanted to be in the photo shoot in her church clothes too.
1 comment:
ok disregard the email i just sent you asking what happened at your appt yesterday. omg! either way, it'll work out just fine but i understand your frustration! and i don't think the silver shirt is hippo-ish... you look awesome jamie! just keep savoring that sleep and time alone w/ grace and s/he will be here before you know it... i can't wait!!
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