Yesterday, I went in for two appointments for Baby G. First, I went to the hospital for fetal monitoring - they did a non stress test and measured the fluid in the amniotic sac. The fluid levels are great - just where they should be. The heartbeat was strong and steady and rose whenever he moved, exactly as it is supposed to do - so everything looks good on that front. I only had one contraction during the whole 45 minutes I was hooked up to the machine.
Later, I had a regular appointment at the OB. Dr. Feldman was out delivering a baby, so I saw Jessica Brownrigg, the nurse practitioner that I do like. Everything looks healthy, but I am still just where I was last week - about 75% thinned and barely a cm dilated. Jessica asked about induction - I told her I wanted to go as long as I possibly could without it., and Jessica said most of the doctors don't like you to go past 41 weeks. Unfortunately, Dr. Feldman wasn't there, but Jessica suggested that i go ahead and book an induction just so I have one on the books if Dr. Feldman decides it is neccesary. I went ahead and booked another appoinment for next Tuesday, and an induction tentitively for Thursday (of next week) - that way I can see Dr. Feldman on Tuesday and hopefully put off the induction another week if my monitering continues to look good (I go in for monitering again this Friday and probably will next Tuesday as well.)
Of course, Baby G could come at any time, so none of this might matter!
I am still feeling good and comfortable, and plenty able to sleep - so I don't really see any reason to induce - as long as the baby is healthy. Obviously, I am looking forward to meeting him - but I certainly don't have any feelings that I need to induce for my own comfort!
Wait and see!
Later, I had a regular appointment at the OB. Dr. Feldman was out delivering a baby, so I saw Jessica Brownrigg, the nurse practitioner that I do like. Everything looks healthy, but I am still just where I was last week - about 75% thinned and barely a cm dilated. Jessica asked about induction - I told her I wanted to go as long as I possibly could without it., and Jessica said most of the doctors don't like you to go past 41 weeks. Unfortunately, Dr. Feldman wasn't there, but Jessica suggested that i go ahead and book an induction just so I have one on the books if Dr. Feldman decides it is neccesary. I went ahead and booked another appoinment for next Tuesday, and an induction tentitively for Thursday (of next week) - that way I can see Dr. Feldman on Tuesday and hopefully put off the induction another week if my monitering continues to look good (I go in for monitering again this Friday and probably will next Tuesday as well.)
Of course, Baby G could come at any time, so none of this might matter!
I am still feeling good and comfortable, and plenty able to sleep - so I don't really see any reason to induce - as long as the baby is healthy. Obviously, I am looking forward to meeting him - but I certainly don't have any feelings that I need to induce for my own comfort!
Wait and see!
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