Then I dipped them in melted chocolate.
I'm allowed to do that, you know, since I'm STILL PREGNANT. Actually, the way I look at it, I'm entitled to dip anything I want in chocolate before I eat it ... until I have this baby :) And, if I want to eat an ice cream sundae AND a cookie at night because I can't decide between the two, I CAN. Pretty soon, I'll have to start losing the 35 lbs I've gained, so for now, I'm determined to enjoy myself. (BTW ... that's 10lbs less than I gained with both of my other boys, so I'm feeling pretty good about that.) And ... just in case you're worried about me actually gaining another 10 lbs before this baby comes, I have some good news ...
I'll only be pregnant for 4 MORE DAYS at most!!!
At today's appointment (39wks 2 days), I was still only 2 cm dilated. She disagreed with last week's effacement of 60-70% and felt like I was only 50%. She said everything is looking good, and she saw no reason to make me go past my due date, so she asked if I'd like to go ahead and schedule an induction. I was totally caught off guard by that, assuming they'd make me go to at least 41 wks. I asked her when the earliest was that I could schedule and she said Monday, so Monday morning it is! I call the hospital at 5am, and as long as they have room for me, I'm getting induced at 6am.
To be honest, I have totally mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I'm completely excited. I feel a HUGE sense of relief being able to set up help with the boys ahead of time. I've been wearing myself out this past week worrying about all of the different scenarios that could happen as far as getting to the hospital and getting someone here to watch Tanner and Landon. My mom is going to come tomorrow and stay for the weekend. If I haven't had Kellen by Sunday, my mother-in-law will be here to watch the boys while I'm induced and during my hospital stay. Childcare is essentially covered by the two best grandmothers in the world. Jon will get a full week off of work. Then, the next week my mom is off of work to watch my niece, Lanier, so she can come back to help, which means two full weeks of help for me. So ... those are the positives.
On the other hand, I'm a tad bit nervous about the actual induction. I haven't been induced before and I just hope I'm not rushing things along. I really don't have a good excuse to schedule an induction other than convenience. I'm still feeling pretty good. I'm not majorly uncomfortable. I haven't been sleeping well, but that's only because my mind is racing at night ... not because I'm uncomfortable. I'm also thinking "OH MY GOD!!! This is for REAL ... I'm going to have a BABY in 4 DAYS!!!!"
But, I do know one thing. I've been praying so hard about this and working to trust in God's perfect timing. So, hopefully, this opportunity to set my anxieties aside, enjoy these last few days of pregnancy, and fully prepare my family for a birth in the next few days is a gift from Him.
Okay, better get to bed now. Only 4 more full nights of sleep and then it's on to nighttime feedings for months and months!!!
3 comments:
I was induced with all 3 of mine. With Kennedy I went in dilated a 5 and almost completely effaced. Without a single contraction-I think she would have stayed forever! With both the boys I was dilated and effaced too. For me induction was not bad at all (but I have nothing to compare it too). I get epidurals so it didn't change much of anything. If you are trying to go natural and need pitocin, it can make your contractions harder. As long as the baby is strong and healthy, go for the induction and don't feel bad. It sure does make it much easier for planning for the other kids (especially when family is out of town). My mom was able to be at the birth of all 3 babies because of it! I will be praying for you! Can't wait to hear the great news and see pictures of the little man!
So, so exciting. I'll be praying for you, Rachel!
--Gena
Just saw the news on FB that you had the baby last night!!!!! WOO HOO!!! Welcome, baby Kellen! Sounds like you made your entrance into the world in a grand, dramatic fashion. Good boy. ;) God bless you all and can't wait to see pics.
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