My OB laughed yesterday when I told him I knew exactly what he was going to say after his exam: "your cervix is soft, but nothing else is happening." And after the exam that's exactly what he said. I'm so good, I should be a mind reader. Fortunately we have insurance to pay for those non-productive office visits! So, if nothing happens between now and next Wednesday night, I'm scheduled to go in for an induction. I first had to find out if the hospital lets you walk around and all that still while on the Pitocin, because me being stuck in bed for all that time is not an option. Fortunately they have portable EFM (which I would be dumbfounded why they wouldn't especially since it's such common knowledge that laying flat in bed is NOT conducive to birth). So that was pretty much my only huge concern with being induced. Still don't know if I'll be able to get an epidural, will find out Thursday I guess. I re-read my MRI report and my disc problem sounds so minimal I'm hopeful it won't be a deterrant. Maybe I'll let the anesthesiologist know that I make some really good chocolate chip cookies!
Not that I wouldn't love to have labor start on its own and all that, but next Thursday is good timing, since Nate will only miss one night of work that week for it and my mom will also be done working. So here we go! Of course if this little one wants to make an appearance sooner than next week I'm totally fine with that too.
11 years ago
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i bet you are excited that the end is near. feeling worried and anxious is totally worried. I wish you a happy and EASY Fast birth! :) I will keep posted my friend :)
PS...i really am feeling pretty good. just had my 2 week post opp appt today and the dr said i am healing up perfectly! 4 more weeks and i should be good as gold! he gave me 2 thumbs up for swimming laps and walking as much as i think my body can take. HOORAY!!! I feel soo much better about the good news. i am feeling very ready to get moving more...of course i won't over do it:) love ya friend - thanks for your concern :) 1 week HOORAY For YOU!!!!
I think about you every day and wonder how you are doing! I hope your little one decides to come sooner than a week, but one week isn't so bad either! Good, good luck! I can't wait to see pictures!Wahoo!
I know you want to see your baby girl STAT, but give me until Tuesday and I'll have your maternity pictures and hooter-hider done! Promise!
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