We went to the doctor again today. I've been still having the occasional contraction now and then, but not very many and nothing painful. He listened to the heartbeat, and said (just by feeling my stomach) that Nathan is already getting pretty big. He also put me on the monitor which measures both the heart rate and baby's movements...everything looks great there.
So we decided that if Nathan doesn't come on his own beforehand, then I will go to the hospital on Thursday to be induced! So the plan is, unless I go into labor on my own sooner, we have an appointment with the doctor Wednesday and he'll check me to see if I've made any more progress on my own, then Thursday morning we'll start calling the hospital to see if they have a room available, and when they would be ready for us to come in.
I thought I would be disappointed at the thought of facing an induction, but really it is just nice to have a date now. Now with the "threat" of induction upon him, Nathan could still come on his own between now and then. If not, then we'll definitely have our baby by Thursday or early Friday at the latest! :)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Come on, Nathan!
Due tomorrow and still no sign of Nathan! Well, only a few signs, I should say. We are just keeping in mind that many first time pregnancies go beyond the due date, which is really just an estimate. We really, really want him here...but for now, we're just thankful for every extra night of good sleep!
Go ahead and leave some messages to Nathan. Let him know we all want to meet him! :)
Go ahead and leave some messages to Nathan. Let him know we all want to meet him! :)
Friday, January 18, 2008
Update from Doctor
My appointment went well. I am only about "a fingertip" (less than a centimeter) dialated according to the doctor, but Nathan has definitely dropped. I believe the doctor's words were, "WOW....! He IS really low!" So things could definitely start happening any time now. Our next appointment is next Friday morning but hopefully we won't make it til then!
Here is a picture from today (39 weeks):
Here is a picture from today (39 weeks):
Hi Everyone
Hello once again!
My doctor got called out for an emergency C-section this morning, so my appointment has been changed from 9:30 to 12:15. I will update again after that.
Jon and I (well, I can't really take any credit for it) installed the carseat yesterday. What a pain that was, but at least now it's in! We also bought a swing. Here is a picture of it. It can move forward/backward, and side to side, and is built very well. That was the last "big" thing we wanted to get before Nathan's arrival!
My doctor got called out for an emergency C-section this morning, so my appointment has been changed from 9:30 to 12:15. I will update again after that.
Jon and I (well, I can't really take any credit for it) installed the carseat yesterday. What a pain that was, but at least now it's in! We also bought a swing. Here is a picture of it. It can move forward/backward, and side to side, and is built very well. That was the last "big" thing we wanted to get before Nathan's arrival!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
I'm still here!
Hello...
I suppose I owe everyone an update! We've been pretty busy and I just haven't had a lot to say, really. Nathan is still doing well, and I think he might be engaged now...he probably was sooner actually, and I just didn't realize that was what I've been feeling. I have contractions on a daily or almost-daily basis, but nothing truly painful or progressing. I'm not TOO uncomfortable, though my back aches quite a bit after walking for a long time.
::Edit:: Okay, I don't know what I was thinking. I just walked around Walmart for about 20 minutes and I am most definitely, very uncomfortable!
The doctor appointments have been rather uneventful as well. We have another one on Friday, the 18th. The doctor said we will "see if things start picking up" at that appointment so hopefully he will check to see if I am at all dialated or effaced.
If we make it to this Thursday, Nathan will be due in just ONE MORE WEEK!
It's still early, but if you're reading this please pray that I won't end up having to be induced. I would prefer to avoid that unless it is absolutely necessary for Nathan's or my own well being. Being induced typically causes the contractions to come much stronger without as much time in between to "recover." It also makes you more likely to have a significant tear, more likely to need a c-section, more likely to have a longer and more intense labor, and less likely to go naturally. I am not opposed to drugs at all (the epidural might become my best friend!) but I would at least like to try going naturally first. We'll see how it all goes. You really can't plan for these things!
Also...a BIG THANKS again to our friends who gave us Nathan's stroller! :)
I suppose I owe everyone an update! We've been pretty busy and I just haven't had a lot to say, really. Nathan is still doing well, and I think he might be engaged now...he probably was sooner actually, and I just didn't realize that was what I've been feeling. I have contractions on a daily or almost-daily basis, but nothing truly painful or progressing. I'm not TOO uncomfortable, though my back aches quite a bit after walking for a long time.
::Edit:: Okay, I don't know what I was thinking. I just walked around Walmart for about 20 minutes and I am most definitely, very uncomfortable!
The doctor appointments have been rather uneventful as well. We have another one on Friday, the 18th. The doctor said we will "see if things start picking up" at that appointment so hopefully he will check to see if I am at all dialated or effaced.
If we make it to this Thursday, Nathan will be due in just ONE MORE WEEK!
It's still early, but if you're reading this please pray that I won't end up having to be induced. I would prefer to avoid that unless it is absolutely necessary for Nathan's or my own well being. Being induced typically causes the contractions to come much stronger without as much time in between to "recover." It also makes you more likely to have a significant tear, more likely to need a c-section, more likely to have a longer and more intense labor, and less likely to go naturally. I am not opposed to drugs at all (the epidural might become my best friend!) but I would at least like to try going naturally first. We'll see how it all goes. You really can't plan for these things!
Also...a BIG THANKS again to our friends who gave us Nathan's stroller! :)
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