37W3D- Im being induced ( and nursery progress pics)
After 1 week of bedrest i had 3 appointments scheduled yesterday. At the hospital i had my weekly biophysical monitoring and a full ultrasound.
Baby is estimated to be about 6lb 5oz. He passed the bio physical with flying colors and i scooted over to the OBs office for my weekly check up. It seemed like the usual routine. My BP is STILL high bubt not as high as it was last week. 155/101. I talked to the doc about my blood sugars which have been good the entire pregnancy and FINALLY after weeks of anticipation--he checked me. Now I've been waiting for this since I was about 34W because i want to know if I was making any progress and every week I left disappointed because the Doc didnt check--- and i certainly wasn't gong to ask him to stick his hand in my crotch if he didnt have the intention. lol Well in all my anticipation I never considered the fact that it would hurt like HELL! UGH!
I am sooooo over wanting to know about "progress"
Especially after finding out for the trouble my cervix is soft but still closed.
Then he says--lets see what we can do to get u going. Im still uncomfortable and not really thinking much about what he is saying at this point.
He leaves and after im dressed and ready to schedule my usual appointment the nurse takes me to see the other nurse who manages my diabetes info. Shes looking at a schedule and starts talking about me "arriving between 4 and 6 PM "
Im looking at her like *duh* --where am I going? And she is looking at me like Im stoopid. and finally I say I dont understand. She said he didnt tell you? Im liek tell me WHAT? --"You're being induced."
Im like Im supposed to meet my my mom for lunch in a few *lol*
Then she says not today...Sunday evening u'll be admitted.
Then Im thinking: but its already Thursday!
Im stunned. I think I was on the verge of tears. Not tears of joy but utter fear and all the while my brain is going 90 miles a minutes trying to process all the things that need to be done now that ive been given this tidbit of info.
Soooooo baby is going to be here on Monday.
*whew* Just when I thought i had been pregnant forever --it seems like I didnt have enough time.
I am thankful to have some notice now.
UPS arrived with the mattessboard shortly after i got in frm lunch with my mom.
I was able to make a reservation for the dogs to be boarded Sunday-Friday and Dh finished the crib assembly and we dressed the bed.
Im in the process of doing my 2 loads of laundry and 1 more load of recent purchases for baby.
We are sliding in just in time with our scheduled infant CPR and Infant care class tomorrow.
And of course i still have a short list:
- I need to add snacks and candy to my hospital bag
- pack my camera
- Clean out the trunk of my car
- Go to the carwash after the baby classes tomorrow
- Stop at lenscrafters and pick up my new glasses which have been ready for days
- Stop at the MAC counter for a new studio stick --Im out
- Swing by the grocery store for some ready made food for when we come back and stock up on drinks.
- Pack the thank you cards and address list so i can attempt to finish and mail them Sunday night before the induction.
- Call the disability insurance company.
- Try not to freak out anymore.
Luckily I had the forsight to get my hair done last weekend and a much needed mani, pedi and wax.
Baby's room is about as ready as we can make it for now.
Im waiting on the delivery of a csutom upolstered glider -- I dont think I will have it until next month.
also waiting for his table topchanging pad to arrive and this area rug i finally got around to ordering last night:
Lastly, here's where we stand on the nursery:
His quote mural
Name plaques:
His floating mobile designed by Julie Frith:
Baby's crib:
Toy Chest:
Dressers:
Space for his chocolate brown glider:
BTW: the custom bedding was done by Polkatotdesigns. The owner is GREAT to work with and I am really happy with the quality of the bedding! Everything turned out great.