I've heard from several people that I'm "all belly" or that it looks like I've shoved a basketball up my shirt. I'm starting to wonder if some of those people are right. I have had such a great pregnancy with such few symptoms that I'm wondering if I'm actually pregnant! Seriously though, with each passing week, I am more convinced that a baby will never come and that I will be pregnant forever. I had another doctor appointment this morning and there are still no changes. I'm not dilated at all, in fact, the doctor stated I wasn't even close. And with my due date in two days, this is slightly disheartening. The only consolation I have is that it's hard to predict when a baby will make it's appearance and there's still some time to go into labor naturally, which is what I'm counting on. But, in preparation for Plan B (an induction), I have to have a nonstress test on the baby Friday morning, where they will listen to the baby's heartbeat for 30 straight minutes. Then, if all goes well, we will plan to induce early next week.
Obviously, I have mixed emotions about this. Who wants to be induced? I haven't heard good things about pitocin and the entire induction process. Plus there's a higher chance for c-section and all the extra medicines in my, and the baby's, system. On the other hand, I don't want the baby to overstay his welcome, which I know can lead to skin problems, low amniotic fluid and placental issues.
So, we're currently STILL playing the waiting game! I know Chris is ready for this baby to get here and I'm getting more ready every day. All I want is this baby to be healthy and happy. I'm trying to put all of my faith in the Lord that whatever course this baby uses to come into this world will be the best option for us. Please pray that we go into labor before next Tuesday, and if not, that the delivery is smooth and as stress free as possible. At the latest, this baby will be here before February 23rd!!
More to come!! I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day!
OH sweetie...no patience for me...I found the link. Praying for y'all!!!!!!!! You won't even remember this a month from now...You will be so tired:)...heehee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCovering all 3 of you in prayers... I love you!