My appointment with my OB yesterday was rather uneventful. Basically everything is the same as a week ago. My belly is still small. In fact she said my belly has been the same size since December 17th. She didn't do another ultrasound, but did check his heartrate and quizzed me about his movements both of which are fine. She did explain more about what to expect this week. Basically I'll go in tomorrow afternoon and they will start me on a vaginal suppository drug to begin to get my body into labor. She said the dose is given every 4 hours and usually takes 3-4 doses to get my body started. So, it's easier to begin slowly through the night. The following morning I may be started on pitocin depending on that progress. Supposedly some people start into labor without the pitocin. She did warn me that if things don't progress despite all the meds I may be given two options of either C-section or go home to let things progress on their own for another 24 hours. We're praying against both of those possibilities. We pray that my body responds well to the meds depsite the fact that I'm not dialated at all yet.
Tomorrow is my last chance to get everything ready, pack my bags and get to the hospital. It will be a crazy couple days. We'll keep updating so watch for anything new and of course pictures. :)
2 comments:
we're praying! yay for that baby coming this week!!
We're thankful that it's all in God's hands and pray that it will be a joyful process for you all!
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