June, Part 2
5 years ago
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
39 weeks - 2 More weeks MAX!
Yesterday I had my 39 week appointment. There was a little progress but not as much as I was hoping for. Everything was about the same but my effacement moved from 25% to almost 50%. But still dilated at about a 1...she said that it may be a little over a 1 but not much. So basically not much to report on the progress. I also had another ultrasound and his growth is starting to taper off. He was measuring over 7 lbs. I can't remember how many ounces she said. I will need to go back and watch the DVD and see what the screen said. My brain is not retaining information very well right now. HA! She did say that at my next appt. (which is next Tuesday) if Easton still hasn't arrived we would schedule an induction. I am really hoping I either make some progress or he comes on his own. She said at this point, if she were to induce, I would be at high risk for a C-Section. I of course will do what ever is in his best interest, but I am hoping he just makes his big appearance on his own. Preferably the sooner the better! I would think that he would be ready, he looks so uncomfortable in there. His head is so squished. I have a feeling that his head may be a funky shape for a while. OH...and the ultrasound lady talked about what chubby cheeks he has. You can see them in the ultrasound very clearly. Maybe that means he will be a good eater. Well I will keep you posted. In the mean time, please pray that he comes on his own in the next week. And if I can be picky...specifically pray that he is not born on Halloween. ha! But as long as he is healthy, I guess that is all that matters.
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Come on , Easton!!!! We'll keep praying for yall :)
why does the doc want to schedule an induction if his weight has tappered off? lots of babies come a few weeks late no problem...
She doesn't want to let me go past 41 weeks.
Induction of labor for postdates has become much stricter in only the last 10 years. In the early and mid 1990’s, we were following ACOG’s guidelines and inductions were being done at 42-43 weeks. However, a few years ago more current research indicated a higher incidence of morbidity and mortality, meaning fetal complications and stillbirth, after 41 weeks. As a result, many physicians began to induce labor at 41 weeks. Even though many of these babies may not have in retrospect needed induction and would have been born healthy at 42 or 43 weeks, it is not always possible to tell which babies will be fine and which won’t.
ahhh, can't believe you're still around, thought for sure Easton would have made his appearance by now. could be any day tho...hang in there. Jackson came ON HIS DUE DATE!!! :) hugs to you!
uggg...hang in there! This is the worst part...waiting. But you will look back in a week (or less) and not even remember the waiting. Come on Easton!!!
Thinking about ya - keep us posted - so excited!
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