To Induce or Not to Induce
Sure, I'm 4 days "past due" right now. Would my OB induce me if I wanted her to? Absolutely. Do I want her to? Absolutely not.
I had a appointment today and found out that my baby is positioned very well, there is still plenty of amniotic fluid in there, and she is *estimated* to be just over 7 lbs. I'm at a healthy weight, my blood pressure is good and I still have plenty of energy. Seems to me like this girl just needs a little extra time to finish up before joining the family. I figure that if I just hold out a few more days until my body is actually ready for labor, that it will be a much better experience. I'm not interested in super hard contractions from Pitocin or laboring the full time at the hospital. You can just forget about that pesky epidural - I wouldn't let that needle NEAR me. My baby and I can work together just fine. I was designed for birth and I am bound and determined to enjoy the experience however the Lord decides to give it to me.
Even if it IS a few days later than I expected it to be.
I had a appointment today and found out that my baby is positioned very well, there is still plenty of amniotic fluid in there, and she is *estimated* to be just over 7 lbs. I'm at a healthy weight, my blood pressure is good and I still have plenty of energy. Seems to me like this girl just needs a little extra time to finish up before joining the family. I figure that if I just hold out a few more days until my body is actually ready for labor, that it will be a much better experience. I'm not interested in super hard contractions from Pitocin or laboring the full time at the hospital. You can just forget about that pesky epidural - I wouldn't let that needle NEAR me. My baby and I can work together just fine. I was designed for birth and I am bound and determined to enjoy the experience however the Lord decides to give it to me.
Even if it IS a few days later than I expected it to be.
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I am not a fan of inducing. Staten was induced a week before Christmas because my doctor didn't want to mess with the holidays. Four c-sections later, I still wonder if I'd never been induced could my story have been different? The doctors all say no, but I can't help but wonder.
Hang in there Jenny. At least you can rest and hang out with your mom until Millie gets here. Abby
You're amazing Jen! I hope everything goes well with the birth, and I'm sure she'll come when she's good and ready.
The only thing I worry about is meconium - but I'm completely with you on the Pitocin and the epidural! I would have loved to do without that with Sam. In fact, I think that my entire life changed the day I agreed to those things and I've never stopped regretting it. I personally have an inkling that they didn't calculate your due date appropriately and she's got some things to finish up before she's ready to come. We all know it'll happen soon enough! :) I'm so glad you're keeping us posted! I keep checking on you! Hope you have a laptop to take with you to the hospital to update your blog! hahahaha!
Amen, sista! Glad that everything is looking so well. Did she even bother to check you and see if you were dilated? Just curious. Anyways, I'm glad that you're patient and enjoying mom-time!
I say wait as long as your doctor will let you. She'll come when she's ready. And I also think maybe you were given the wrong due date.
We are thinking of you our dear old (well previous, not old) neighbor! Enjoy these last few moments; baby girl will arrive when she is ready. You know the ladies...always late, but worth the wait.
Way to be strong Jen! Having had one baby (non induced) and one baby (induced), I'm a HUGE fan for letting things happen on their "OWN" time. Your body will know when you are ready to go into labor. You will know. Baby will know. It will happen when it's supposed, to and everything will be better off because of it. It's not like you have an 11 lb. baby inside you! She will come. Just think...you are one day closer than you were yesterday. Have your mom paint your toes and go out to eat.
Plan on an August baby, just to be safe. Is that a nice thing to say?
ill be gone for 2 days jen. i hate the thought of "missing" the birth. ;) way to hang on. i love your standards. i love your perspective. i love that you know EXACTLY what you want. i love that you stand your ground. heck, i just love you. i wish i were more like you and it isn't fair that we live so far away from each other. . . i always learn so much from you and living near you allows me to "witness" you first hand. someday. in my fondest dreams. i'll live near you, on a large lot with a small but decent house, warmth and gardens year round and new babies....plenty of new little babies. aahhhh, precious dreams. . . if only life were so perfect. :) I can't wait for the update when i return--what a wonderful birth it will be. I hope your mom doesn't miss it. p.s., tell me how to be exactly like your mom too. i love that lady!
I think that I agree with the whole wrong due date thing! I think that August is an amazing month! I don't want you to hit my bday, but my month would be great! Morgan was almost 3 weeks late and she didn't have any issues with meconium. Some kids are just plain lazy!! :-) Enjoy your peaceful moments while you still can! And your ability to take a shower! heehee
Congratulations Jenny and Derek! =)
I am with ya sister! I hear there is a story to be told though- Congrats!
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