Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Week 40 Appt.

Today we had our 40 week appointment with our midwife. Baby's heartbeat sounds good, I measured in at 39.5 weeks and she estimates his current weight to be 8-8.5lbs. Oh, and I gained a pound.

After checking me, she said there has been some progress but not much.  I am about 75% effaced and Hanley has dropped from a -1 station to a +1 station.  No changes in dilation.

So...what next? Talk of induction began.

She said normally they recommend induction 7-10 days after your due date. So, I opted for 10 days, trying to give as much time possible for things to happen naturally. Prior to our induction date of Friday, Nov 9th we will have a stress test and ultrasound done next Monday and then our 41 week check up on Tuesday.

I am feeling a little bummed but I know a lot can happen in 10 days.  As for now, I think someone didn't get the memo...



Yesterday was my last day at work.  I am going to try to take advantage of this "me" time because I know I won't have it again for a long time to come!

1 comment:

  1. Now is to the time to take the best advise I can give ... just go with and keep an open mind ... things may not go as planned but in the end it will be worth it :) Whether you are induced or not the only thing that matters is a healthy Hanley (not matter when or how he decides to arrive) ... sending lots of love during the most anxious time of your pregnancy!

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