I swear -- nothing can ever be easy for me. (Okay -- that's not completely true, but sometimes it feels that way.) My appointment today was scheduled for 1:30. At about 11:00, I got to thinking that I hadn't received a phone call in the past few days reminding me about my apointment. So I decided to call and confirm just in case. It's a good thing I called! They had no record of it! Luckily, I asked if they could squeeze me in sometime today with any one of their doctors and they were able to see me.
I LOVED the doctor that I saw. She didn't act rushed at all and was so pleasant and nice. The good news is that the baby is really low and head down. The bad news is that I am still not one bit dilated. She said that my cervix isn't ripe AT ALL -- whatever that means. (if there are any guys reading this I am sorry if that was too much information) The doctor set me up with an appointment to be induced in case the baby is really late, which I am really happy about. It's nice to know that this little boy will be in my arms by a certain date in the near future! We made the appointment for July 5. I'm so excited. If he comes before that, great. If not, I guess that's not so far off! My next appointment is on Thursday. Maybe I'll make a little progress before then!
I am measuring a little small, so maybe this little guy will have a chance to get a bit bigger before he comes out. My husband always says that he hopes Tanner has my size and his athletic ability. I'm pretty tall and strong for a girl and my husband is kind of average size for a guy -- but VERY athletic and coordinated. Just like many sports-obsessed dads, he has visions of his son playing quarterback for Ohio State or University of Michigan in 18 years. Unfortunately for my husband, one side of my family has pretty tiny genes -- my mom's family -- they range in height from about 4'10'' to 5'2''. So sometimes we joke -- what if Tanner comes out looking like my grandpa! My grandpa is the sweetest, fiestiest old man -- but he is SO SHORT -- like an oompaloompa! Too Funny! Seriously, though, I wouldn't mind a little Bobby Fagan!
Okay, got to go to bed now. All of you readers are so sweet to leave such encouraging comments for me! I just love reading them!
4 comments:
Thanks for the update! I have been checking all day to see what the doctor had to say and what your progress is. It is so nice to have a light at the end of the tunnel! That is how I felt when we set the date for induction. Kennedy was very low and I was dilated about 2 cm and my cervix was about 90% effaced, so I thought she would come before that date, but she didn't. I actually enjoyed being induced, there weren't any surprises and I was pretty calm going to the hospital.
I'm glad you had a doctor you enjoyed. That makes all the difference in the world! Can you have her as your primary doctor?
Keep us updated!
Miss and love ya!
Rachel,
I knew my dates too, there was no surprise and I can remember both times driving to the hospital and Jason and I knowing we had everything packed, very calm (well as calm as can be)...in NO pain, and just thinking "When we leave here, we'll leave with our new boy/girl." I am so glad they gave you a date for induction. Keep him "cooking", the longer the better. Did the doctor try to strip your cervix?
SOOOOOO exciting - July 5th is only a week and a half away! Little baby Tanner is so lucky that God chose you to be his mommy :)
Ooooh, that's exciting. I know from my sisters and a few friends that this is totally normal with a first baby. Thanks for the update (on the cooking club too!). Hang in there, Rachel- hope you are sleeping well.
xo Annie
Post a Comment