I had an appointment today. I am 38 weeks and 5 days today, but the lil pierogie's belly was measuring 41 weeks!! They estimated that he is about 8.5 lbs. already. That was part one of my appointment. When I went to meet with my OB after the sono, my blood pressure was high, and my cankles had reached an all time record of puffiness. That combined with the couple headaches I've had over the last week were a little concerning. He checked me, and said I was a "good 1cm" and a "good 50% effaced," which was all old news! ;)
Dr. E. said he was going to send us to L&D to get my bp's monitored as well as a blood test to make sure I wasn't developing pre-eclampsia. He said if I got released that I should make an appt for Monday, and we would talk about scheduling an induction for later next week. So off we went to L&D.
All my blood pressures as well as my tests came back normal at the hospital, so I was all set to be discharged. Dr. M. checked me before I left, and she said I was 2cm and 70% effaced (I guess it depends whose hands are in there??). She said she didn't think there was any reason NOT to induce me, and that she feels like the 8 1/2 lbs. is conservative (yikes!). She said that she thinks Monday is the day, and she would check the hospital schedule. The nurse came back and said, "We'll see you Monday at 9am for your induction." So....baby P. has gotten his eviction notice, and if he doesn't decide to vacate sooner, Monday, December 14 will be the day things get started (and hopefully his birthday).
I guess my next post will include baby pictures!! Stan and I are so excited to meet our little man. We can't wait to love him with tons of hugs and kisses!!
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