I just got back from my OBGYN appt this morning. I have made progress! I am 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced. The doctor said that he's surprised I haven't gone into labor by now. He said this is why he doesn't venture any guesses because he can be wrong and patients end up disappointed. It didn't hurt too bad when he stripped my membranes (well, it did, but it wasn't as awful as I thought it would be). I've had a lot of cramping since then and bleeding too, but this is normal. I've also had one good contraction in the last few minutes.
I made a decision today that I didn't think I was going to make. I scheduled an induction for Thursday. I did it for a few reasons:
1) The doctor said because I'm so close, it wouldn't take much to put me into good labor.
2) She is big (maybe as much as 8.5 pounds already!)
3) I have pitting edema in my feet (when you poke at them, the indentation stays)
4) My blood pressure has gone up a bit
5) I am seriously thinking I'll go into labor on my own before then (fingers crossed)
I'll post any updates!!!
Posted by Hannah at April 10, 2006 01:03 PMAt least you know that you will be a mommy VERY soon! :) Just got done reading GFF's blog ~ yay, so happy and excited for her! Now it's your turn ... good luck with everything! When I was in labor and went to the hospital, I was 4 cm. dilated!
Posted by: Lisanne at April 10, 2006 01:14 PM*Fingers crossed* that you go into labor tonight! Good luck, Hannah!
Posted by: Christina at April 10, 2006 01:39 PMyippie! I keep checking your blog like every 2 hours or so....! Keep us updated!!!
Posted by: bethanie at April 10, 2006 01:45 PMOh Hannah, I keep checking on you. :) Not much longer now.
Posted by: Laura at April 10, 2006 02:10 PMOH I hope things move along for you and you go in tonight! Keep us posted.
Posted by: Emmakirst at April 10, 2006 02:23 PMMy guess? You will go to the hospital Tuesday at 6am and baby girl will be born about 4pm.
Posted by: alfredsmom at April 10, 2006 02:34 PMif I was you I wouldn't be able to wait till Thursday lol... but I hope it happens soon for ya... your poor feet.. HUGS!!!
Posted by: Shannon O. at April 10, 2006 03:08 PMI bet it will happen before Thursday. By the time I was 3CM I was deciding whether or not to go ahead and get the epidural...the contractions were in full force. It's weird how different this process is for each girl. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Just think, either way by the end of this week you'll have your baby!
Posted by: Chas at April 10, 2006 05:14 PMI bet you don't have much time to wait at all! You probably won't even make it to Thursday. YAY!
Posted by: Dillygirl at April 10, 2006 05:45 PMHow exciting!!! You get to meet your baby soon!
And here's to hoping you go into labor before your induction! *Raises non-alcoholic beverage in toasting manner*
good luck hannah! i'm thinking of and praying for you! you will have your princess soon and i can't wait to hear about it!!
Posted by: cady at April 10, 2006 08:12 PMHannah and James, I'm so excited! Anytime now!
Posted by: Grandpa Jim at April 10, 2006 08:59 PMGood for you!! I'm glad that you are (to a certain extent) taking control! At least you now now that come hell or high water you're going to be having that baby by Thursday!! Hurray!! I thought about you a lot yesterday wondering if you were in labour yet or not - and how it might be going - this all whilst I was trundling around the supermarket trying to balance a basket on top of the pram without it descending onto the bubby's head below ;)
Posted by: Valkyrie at April 11, 2006 02:06 AM