It's official, I am on the final countdown until Bebe G arrives! Next week at this time I'll be considered full term and it's A-OK with me for her to arrive anytime after that. I had my 36 week check up yesterday, you know the fun stuff. Sitting in the paper "cover" for 20 minutes are so waiting for the doctor, having the baby push its feet so far up in my ribs I can't breathe, having the GBS test done, and the ever so fun dilation check.
I'll stop there and just give you the basics lol. My blood pressure was good, 122/88, bebe g's heartbeat was 150 range, they did a quick ultrasound to determine if she was head down and she was, WOOT! Then I was hoping for a slight dilation...but nope. I guess those contractions I had last Monday were just the body prepping for the real thing. I am a little dehydrated, so I've been instructed to drink water, lots and lots of water. So I am trying to do better, I keep a cup of water with me at all times, but I still don't think I am drinking enough, which is obvious.
We are making progress on the to do list, we bought a new mattress set this past weekend. Our old one will move to J's room, J's to H's room and the mattress for the toddler bed back to the crib for Bebe G. Works well for everyone, and we REALLY needed a new bed. The one we have is a firm and it's just not right for us, we need plush, so that's what we are getting, can't wait!
So now taking bets on when Bebe G will be born :) Check it out: http://www.expectnet.com/games/BebeG
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Bebe G Update
I went to my 34 week checkup on Monday (yes today is Wednesday- I realize that) and overall everything is fine with Bebe G and I. My blood pressure was slightly elevated, 144/88, but I think it was due to the egg disaster we (the playgroup) was facing, thankfully that's resolved now! I saw the NP, but she again didn't seem overly concerned, I guess mostly because my bp has been under control through out this pregnancy. The NP had a little trouble getting Bebe G's heartbeat because she moved every time she found it lol. That's my stubborn girl.
This appointment was also the "decision time" appointment and even walking in the door I still had no clue what I had planned to do. If you haven't been keeping up, I needed to decide between having a RCS (repeat c-section) or VBAC. I have never been so indecisive in my life, well OK except in naming my kids, especially Bebe G since we still haven't finalized that yet. I told the NP I wanted to talk to the doctor before deciding and signing off on the paper.
There are so many reasons (some personal and some medical) to choose either choice, but I felt I just did not know what to do. My heart was saying one thing my brain another, hubby one thing and me idling on the fence...but thankfully he is supportive either way. I've read and read online about the "best" choice, but it really does boil down to a personal choice. Each one has it's pros and cons and I spoke with several friends who have gone through this choice and know their stories now more in depth. I believe their stories, talking with dh again and reading other stories online helped me make a decision along with talking to my doctor.
I've pretty much decided to "try" for a VBAC providing my body goes into labor on it's own. Meaning I do not and will not be induced unless there is a medical reason to do so (as it has been in the past for me) and my doctor is on board. If I go into labor, and my body does not progress within a reasonable time frame, then I will have a RCS rather than an induction. If I do not go into labor or have signs of going into labor near my due date, I will likely go ahead with the RCS as well. I would much rather have a planned RCS than an emergency one due to my own experiences and from what I read online and from people I know.
I know for sure that I do not want to labor for 20 plus hours only to end up with an emergency c-section like last time. I was exhausted, had no clue really what was going on and it took me awhile to recover both mentally and physically. So as of right now this is my plan, to wait and see how my body does and my doctor agrees with me. I have time, 6 weeks before my estimated due date, so only time will tell.
This appointment was also the "decision time" appointment and even walking in the door I still had no clue what I had planned to do. If you haven't been keeping up, I needed to decide between having a RCS (repeat c-section) or VBAC. I have never been so indecisive in my life, well OK except in naming my kids, especially Bebe G since we still haven't finalized that yet. I told the NP I wanted to talk to the doctor before deciding and signing off on the paper.
There are so many reasons (some personal and some medical) to choose either choice, but I felt I just did not know what to do. My heart was saying one thing my brain another, hubby one thing and me idling on the fence...but thankfully he is supportive either way. I've read and read online about the "best" choice, but it really does boil down to a personal choice. Each one has it's pros and cons and I spoke with several friends who have gone through this choice and know their stories now more in depth. I believe their stories, talking with dh again and reading other stories online helped me make a decision along with talking to my doctor.
I've pretty much decided to "try" for a VBAC providing my body goes into labor on it's own. Meaning I do not and will not be induced unless there is a medical reason to do so (as it has been in the past for me) and my doctor is on board. If I go into labor, and my body does not progress within a reasonable time frame, then I will have a RCS rather than an induction. If I do not go into labor or have signs of going into labor near my due date, I will likely go ahead with the RCS as well. I would much rather have a planned RCS than an emergency one due to my own experiences and from what I read online and from people I know.
I know for sure that I do not want to labor for 20 plus hours only to end up with an emergency c-section like last time. I was exhausted, had no clue really what was going on and it took me awhile to recover both mentally and physically. So as of right now this is my plan, to wait and see how my body does and my doctor agrees with me. I have time, 6 weeks before my estimated due date, so only time will tell.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from our family to yours :) Some of my favorite pictures from today :) Enjoy!
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