Playing it by ear . . . .
Well, I had my OB appointment this morning and the baby is very happy in there. I am 2 cms, 25% effaced and she is in my pelvis but still pretty high. So, based on these facts, if I were to do the induction on Monday, I'd need pitocin to get her down a little lower before my Dr could break my water. Otherwise, there would be a chance of cord prolapse. Also, my labor would likely be longer than normal and I'd need monitoring right from the start of pitocin. I don't want pitocin. I was ok with the idea of a simple amniotomy and letting things just go from there but not so much with more active inducement. So, we've decided to just wing it and embrace the chaos that will be if she decides to come on a day my mom is working! I'm just not willing to kick her out before she's ready just for my convenience--I've had too many good labor experiences already and I don't want this last one to be stressful for me or her! So we wait. And I have another appointment next Wednesday 12/3 when I'll be 39w3d. I doubt we'd try to schedule an induction at that point because it would be hard to nail down a day that both the hospital and my mom have available on that short notice.
My OB stripped my membranes today so we'll see if that gets anything done. And she said that I can keep on doing EPO if I want but since it just softens the cervix and I am about as soft as can be, it really won't do anything for me. I got my flu shot today too.
So right now, I'd put my money on December 9th as Hadley's birthday-40w2d. I am a little disappointed, but more I feel like this is the best decision for the baby and me.
We've had a busy day today. Dentist for R and W, pediatrician for flu mist for all three, a quick run through McD and then the whole herd plus Rich at the OB's. Now we are diving into Thanksgiving prep--we're making pumpkin, chocolate cream and blueberry pies as well as the turkey and stuffing.
My OB stripped my membranes today so we'll see if that gets anything done. And she said that I can keep on doing EPO if I want but since it just softens the cervix and I am about as soft as can be, it really won't do anything for me. I got my flu shot today too.
So right now, I'd put my money on December 9th as Hadley's birthday-40w2d. I am a little disappointed, but more I feel like this is the best decision for the baby and me.
We've had a busy day today. Dentist for R and W, pediatrician for flu mist for all three, a quick run through McD and then the whole herd plus Rich at the OB's. Now we are diving into Thanksgiving prep--we're making pumpkin, chocolate cream and blueberry pies as well as the turkey and stuffing.