We had our weekly appointment this morning, we had an appointment with Jenn our ultrasound tech first and then we met with Dr. McIlveen. Jack measured 8lbs 9oz on the ultrasound, which is a lot smaller than we were thinking he was going to be. This is excellent news...we will get to have a vaginal delivery afterall. He is also still head down and finally face down, so all is well. He is definately still a boy he showed himself clearly one more time as if he knew that I had been worrying about that :)!! When we met with the doctor I measured 44cm, weight has stayed the same, blood pressure was great, and I am still 1cm dialated but 70% effaced.
Now on to the best part....we are going in for induction on THURSDAY!! Yes, the day after tomorrow!! We have to be there at 5:45 in the morning to get things going....yikes! He did tell us not to expect a baby until some time Friday evening, that inductions can take awhile. They are going to do cervadil(sp) first to get my cervix to soften more and start opening up more, and then after about 2 hours or so they will start the pitocin. We talked a lot about the epidural and if it slows things down. He assured me that it would not and that he recommends getting it as soon as possible, he said there was no need to not enjoy the birth process, so it was nice to hear him say that.
Well, please keep us in your prayers and the next time I post it will be to announce the birth of Jack Nolan!
How exciting!!! I am so happy for you guys, I know it seems like it has been a long journey - but can you believe in just few days your gonna be a mommy???? You will be great, I cant wait to see little Jack and give him sweet kisses! Take care and good luck! Love ya - Sandi
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! I've been thinking about you! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Thursday and Friday, and hoping for a speedy delivery! You're going to do great! Just think what's waiting for you in the end... a beautiful bundle of joy! :) XOXO
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