Well, well, where to begin? I feel as if I have been under an information overload the past few weeks, mainly trying to make the final call between scheduling a c-section or trying to birth our child vaginally first. Due to our history, it has been a lot of back and forth with OBs, REs, MFMs, orthopedics, & anesthesists on which situation would be best.
Final call-we will attempt birthing vaginally. If I havent gone into labor by the 18th, Ill be admitted for cervical ripening and induction that day. Yes, thats right… we have a date folks! And its so close that I cant even believe it. We are super excited! If during a vaginal birth, he shows any signs of distress my OB will immediately do a section. I will be under continous monitoring once induced.
It would be nice if he decides to come on his own before I need induced, but are also okay with it if he does not. At this point, we trust our vast medical team very much and will follow what is deemed safest for mom & baby.
Recap of his health-We had our weekly NST and BPP yesterday, and baby boy did well. The week before he was being difficult during the stress test (his heart rate was not accelerating enough with his movements) and I was getting so upset. I was on the damn machine for probably an hour, when you can be on & off it in 15 minutes if baby performs.
The nurse gave me juice, let me go pee, and even zapped me with a tazer like device on my stomach at one point. Lets just say he did NOT enjoy that at all, and he finally passed right after it. Maybe he remembered it from the week before and got to work yesterday because we passed the first 15 minute go around. Thank God. He then scored 8/8 on his biophysical profile ultrasound. Another sigh of relief.
My fundal height is measuring a little smaller the past 2 weeks, probably since I havent gained any weight. But he is still in the 40 something percentile and measuring close to 7 lbs, so the doctors are not worried. I feel so bad knowing there are many ladies out there struggling with uterine growth restriction-I cannot imagine how upsetting and frustrating this is. I know I eat A LOT and still cant gain. Totally out of our own hands.
Something important to note-my OB wasnt too happy with my blood pressure yesterday and doesnt want me waiting a whole week to get it checked again. So, I go in Monday for a quick blood pressure check. If its still high, we might be seeing Miracle sooner than later.
Other news-I feel like there is no more time! I have been doing all my last minute nesting each day. I make a list, and somehow another one pops up. Lol. Thankfully they are all little things, all the big things are done, and we would totally be fine if nothing else got done at this point. Part of me just feels like I have to stay busy for some reason! Then the other half of me feels like I have to rest, so I do. Its a good balance.
We have arrangements made for the dogs during our hospital stay, got the baby a health insurance plan of his own, hooked up baby monitors, called my cleaning ladies and scheduled them around our possible induction date so the house is nice & clean for baby to come home to! Ive wrapped all our Christmas presents and put them under the tree. I have an appointment to get my nails done next week, pretty close to delivery so they look pretty for our professional newborn photo session. I even treated myself to a few postpartum outfits…2 pairs of Blanqi leggings and 4 tunic tops. Super excited to live in these for awhile.
Symptoms-Oh my. Tons. Constipation, which has never been an issue, now is. I am eating prunes and hoping to see some improvement. Stay away hemorrhoids!! Heartburn. Shortness of breath. Snoring. Talking (or even yelling) in my sleep. Peeing all the time. Fatigue. Pregnancy brain…I think thats all???
I love that you have a plan!!! I’m so excited for the post when you share his arrival with the world! ❤ Wishing you and baby a very safe arrival!
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Me too!! Thanks MPB ❤️
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How exciting!! Wishin you and baby a safe arrival!!
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Thank u love!
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You sound pretty organized! Hopefully baby will come on his own but if not you’ll be in good hands at the hospital if you end up being induced. Wishing you all the best for the birth! Not long now at all!
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We would love for him to make his own appearance! As of yesterday, I am 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced, with a softening cervix. Hooray! Thanks for the well wishes!
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Glad to hear everything is done. Also happy that you and baby boy are doing good. Can’t wait for the news that he is here. Good luck. You can do this
You are loved
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Thanks Maureen! We cant wait. Update soon!
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Good luck with the birth!
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Thank u!
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Exciting news for you and the husband that your time is almost here! I haven’t totally kept up on this pregnancy (since we were 1 day apart), but I had to read how you’re doing. I am so glad that he is measuring fine and you definitely seem like you have t under control! 🙂 good luck and I hope he comes naturally and all goes well! ❤️
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Thank u for stopping by and sending love. That was really nice of you to do. I know how hard it is especially when we were that close. I always think of you & cant wait to hear about your miracle.
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Yay so excited for you!!! That nesting is no joke I was the same way … now that baby is here I get very little done lol!!! I hope you post pictures of your precious baby!
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Thanks dear! I cant wait to show him off, so u will def be seeing a pic or two 😉
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Sooo excited for you! Hope all goes well and can’t wait to see your beautiful baby
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Aw thank u so much! We are so excited too but also getting antsy lol
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Omg you have a date!!!!!! I wish you all the best for a smooth induction and a safe delivery. Literally so so excited for you and I cannot wait to hear all about it. You are in my thoughts! Hugs.
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Yes! Date is set! Thank you so much. Did a fellow blogger get in touch with you about IUGR? Her name is the Great Pudding Club Hunt.
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I didn’t hear from her but I will go check her out.
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Oh good, she is such a sweetie. I think hearing from u will help her some! She is set to deliver soon.
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Ok I just sent her a message. Thanks for the heads up!
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You have a date, and it’s a week away! It sounds like your doctors are on top of everything and keeping close tabs on you which is great and reassuring. So exciting. And it sounds like you are very prepared, as much as you can be anyway. How do you like the Blanqi leggings? I’ve thought about getting some but haven’t done it yet.
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Thank u! I actually got the PPT leggings so Im not sure yet. I ordered them half off on Black Friday. They seem to be of great quality and thats coming from a leggings girl 😜 I will let u know soon how they are for comfort!
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Can’t believe how close you are! Good luck xoxo
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I cant believe it either! My anxiety has been through the roof yet again (just read your post) and I am just so ready for him to be here already! Ill be thinking of you this last trimester. Stay strong!
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