I just got the call from the hospital. They want me to call in tomorrow morning at 6 to make sure there is room for me to go in tomorrow morning at 6:30 to be induced. Today at my doctor's appointment I was at a 3 (progress :-D) and the NST was great. The main problem/issue is just that she is still pretty high. I don't personally see that as a problem...I mean that's probably why I still feel pretty good/comfortable physically. Plus if I was my baby I wouldn't mind; I've got a comfy belly and I wouldn't mind staying in there either-I think my little girl is content. However, my doctor is cautious (not a bad thing) and will only let me go one week over my due date...so that is tomorrow. I'm really excited though. I now have the nursery painted, stocked, and organized. We're ready. At least when it comes to the temporal things. Am I nervous? You bet (although I think my classes have paid off because I feel nervous in an adrenaline way instead of a scared way). Am I completely ready for labor? For becoming a mother? Yeah...that's another story, but I know it's a learning process and I am ready for it.
I am so excited to meet my daughter. I have wanted this little girl and have loved her from before getting pregnant. From when I was a little girl and realized I wanted to be a mom. From when I first met my niece Livi and realized that one day I wanted a little girl too. From when I saw Tim holding his niece and giving her kisses and I realized that I wanted him to be the father of my children. There have been so many times that I have visualized my children and have thought of them, have loved them. And tomorrow I get to meet her. And I am so happy. I am so grateful. I just feel so full of love and joy. I can't believe the time is finally here. Tomorrow. Tomorrow my life will be changed forever for the better. Oh wow. Tomorrow!
i'm so excited for you, megan! i've been keeping an eye on all your preggie fb updates. if you have doubts about being induced, then you really don't have to do it. due dates can be really wrong, especially with a first pregnancy. doctors can be really trigger-happy with inductions, which have their own risks (like a greater chance of a c-section...) your little girl may really need another few days or even a week in your comfy belly. do what you feel is right--if there's nothing clearly endangering your baby, then there's not a reason to induce.
ReplyDeleteYAH!! We are seriously SO excited for you. Good luck tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you Megs. What a lovely post. Your little girl is very lucky xx
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