Early this morning, Matt and I went to AnMed for our 40 week checkup. After yesterday's excitement, I had mixed emotions as to what we might find. (Quick update -- I've been having severe backpain, and when I called the dr. yesterday to ask a question, the nurse told me to go to the hospital! A few hours later, we were sent home because while I am 2 centimeters dilated, the contractions aren't strong enough.) Today's visit basically told us what we already knew -- labor is close, my body is definately making changes to put me in the "right" condition, but the contractions still aren't strong enough. I think Dr. Duniho could read the discouragment on our faces as we set in his office this morning. We further discussed the option of inducing labor versus waiting it out. I really appreciate Dr. Duniho leaving the choice up to us. He set a dead line for next Thursday as the absolute latest he would let me go without inducing. But between now and then, Matt and I have the freedom to wait on my body to go into labor, or make the arrangements for an induction whenever I'm ready.
At this point, I feel like waiting. Crazy I know. But I can't help but be encouraged by the progress my body has already made (painfully slow progess, but progress none the less). And I don't want to miss out knowing his "true" birth date. However, with all that said, I am also okay with inducing labor if the wait lasts much longer! Something I've learned through this whole process is, no pregnacy is alike and no labor is alike. Every woman has a different story. I'm not holding myself to any preconceived ideas that my son's birth has to go a certain way.
Matt and I have had a surprisingly good day so far. After resting at home following the 8:30am doctor's appointment, Matt and I packed a picnic lunch and went to the Chris Taylor park to enjoy the beautiful weather. We strolled through Best Buy for a while, much to Matt's delight, then wandered over to Joe Muggs for a warm beverage and reading. A nice day. We haven't made plans for the rest of the afternoon yet, but I know I will always look back and treasure this day as one of the last days of it simply being me and Matt. Baby Alexander is on his way and I know our lives are forever going to be changed.
love,
Sara
At this point, I feel like waiting. Crazy I know. But I can't help but be encouraged by the progress my body has already made (painfully slow progess, but progress none the less). And I don't want to miss out knowing his "true" birth date. However, with all that said, I am also okay with inducing labor if the wait lasts much longer! Something I've learned through this whole process is, no pregnacy is alike and no labor is alike. Every woman has a different story. I'm not holding myself to any preconceived ideas that my son's birth has to go a certain way.
Matt and I have had a surprisingly good day so far. After resting at home following the 8:30am doctor's appointment, Matt and I packed a picnic lunch and went to the Chris Taylor park to enjoy the beautiful weather. We strolled through Best Buy for a while, much to Matt's delight, then wandered over to Joe Muggs for a warm beverage and reading. A nice day. We haven't made plans for the rest of the afternoon yet, but I know I will always look back and treasure this day as one of the last days of it simply being me and Matt. Baby Alexander is on his way and I know our lives are forever going to be changed.
love,
Sara
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