Anyway, she has been really worried about my swollen legs and feet and the fact that my blood pressure is still slightly high every time I go in. She called Ogden Regional Hospital to talk with them about it, and 'viola!' we have an appointment with our baby on Monday morning at 6am.
I'm not in love with the idea of being induced, but she's been worried about it for a while now, and wants to make sure that the baby will stay healthy. I still don't completely understand why swelling (even if it is really gross and bad) would be such a worry at this point, but I trust her judgment and know that she knows better than I. She has promised me that we would be at the lowest dose of pitocin possible and would take it off as soon as I started having regular contractions.
However, she did strip my membranes when she checked me, which caused some pretty significant contractions for about 7 hours or so (moreso than the last time we went in to the hospital), and we thought that maybe that would do it instead of having to wait until Monday, but they have tapered off a lot in the last little bit.
Hopefully we will go into full-blown labor this weekend and avoid being induced, but if not, at least there's an end in sight!
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LABOR DAY! That's classic. "Stripped membranes." Sheesh. So, guess you could say it's getting pretty serious...
Can't wait to hear more!!
Labor Day is perfect! Congrats that he'll be here soon! I'm excited to meet the little guy!
holy cow... i bet you're so done!!! you've held out sometime. poor thing, good luck!!! can't wait to see pictures!
That hurts so bad when they strip your membranes...and it didn't do any good for me...hopefully you have better luck, I hope all goes well Monday. We're excited for you.
Wow... it all sounds so advanced. I hope the labor will go well and all!! Good luck!
Good luck!
Going into Labor on LABOR DAY how fun!! I started swelling and called my Dr. he told me to head to the hospital, and I am glad I went in because I ended up staying and having Ellery the next morning! (Due to possible toximia.) Good luck, I am excited to see pictures of this little guy!
Carly - Wahoo! Praying for Monday, I know you wanted before, but it will be Labor Day after all.
Good - luck and can hardly wait for the official news. Hope your moms foot is okay enough to help you out and they don't get snowed in at the cabin. Hope you can sleep through the night - your last for 30 years? :)
So I know you don't like the idea of being induced but I think you are so lucky to know when you will be having your baby. I have been way swollen and my doctor says it's fine :(. I am jealous that you will have your little one to actually hold after today. I can't wait to see pictures of him.
I just got the picture from your Mom....CONGRATS!!!! He is a keeper. Can't wait to see more!
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