39 Week Update
Well, so much for progress…
I gained 0 lb over the past week (total pregnancy gain 14 lbs)
Blood pressure is good
Heart rate was 140
Measuring right on for 39 weeks (~38cm)
The baby is definitely in the head-down position
Cervix: 2 and some cm dilated (not quite 3 cm yet)
Effacement: 70%
Station: -1
So yes, I did progress some since I am now 70% effaced. Up until this point, all she said was that my cervix was soft, this is the first time she has mentioned effacement. She stretched my cervix a little again so I’ll probably have some mild contractions over the next day or two. Last week after stretching, I was really sore and had a few random contractions by Friday afternoon.
There is not much else to report. We were all hoping I would be further along with the dilation, but she will come in her time. I’m trying to be patient. I was doing well until this week. I do believe things are finally beginning to take there toll. I am very tired now and beginning to look that way. My doctor did give us what she called a ‘light at the end of the tunnel date’. If I am still pregnant by June 9 or 11, we will induce. My doctor is pretty adamant about not letting me go further than that. So, at the most, I only have 2 1/2 weeks left. Perhaps something will happen by the end of the week or over the weekend. We’ll just have to wait and see.
We’re hanging in there though. Some days are just better than others. Yesterday was good, but today is not as good. At least I have work to keep me busy. We’ll be sure to let folks know if anything starts happening, but it looks like it is going to be a little while longer before the fun begins.
The next doctor’s appt. is next Thursday, the day after my due date. I am hoping that we will not make that one, but only time will tell. So, look for another update on the 31st.
May 23rd, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Go go go! I remember these days so fondly, so long ago. All of three weeks ago, right?
May 24th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Yeah, has it been three weeks already? My how time flies.
Jonathan had a little chat with Emily on the way to work this morning. He told her that she had missed the first milestone already and could not miss the second. He also said that we were shipping next Wednesday (my due date) and she had to be there for it
Hopefully she will come soon.
May 24th, 2007 at 8:55 am
This is a good chance to take a deep breath and relax a little. Do something fun. Spend some quality time with Jon. The pace will pick up soon enough and you’ll be wishing you had a little down time.
Emily is just letting you know that while you will be in control of most of her choices for the next 18 or so years, there are some things she is definitely in the catbird seat for.
May 24th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Little Princess will arrive when she is ready! Watch those back pains though as labor can sometimes begin in the back. If you have back pain, be sure to count the minutes. Maybe Jon’s talk with her will convince her its time to come out and greet the world.