I just got back from seeing my midwife, having lunch, and walking around Target.
Here are the current stats: now right at 5 centimeters, 80% effaced, cervix very soft but still posterior. I lost a pound though, which I know can be a sign of impending labor. Of course, I've had many signs that so far haven't meant a whole lot.
She couldn't easily strip my membranes because of the posterior cervix, so if nothing happens on it's own, she's going to do it tomorrow. She said it'll be very uncomfortable because it's hard to reach, but I'm so far dilated and soft that she's scared if my water were to break and drop the baby's head down, I might end up with an unplanned homebirth! She gave me the option of going to the hospital and having some pitocin, but we agreed not to, and she didn't seem all for it either. There's no reason to push it too hard except for the fact that she doesn't want me to dilate anymore unless I'm actually in labor.
I'm trying to walk as much as I can in the hopes that all the BH will bring my cervix around and/or cause baby's head to put some pressure on my cervix. That's all it would take to get this labor going.
So, here's the plan. I'm going back in the morning to have my membranes stripped. She didn't do it today for a couple reasons: 1) My MW isn't on call tonight (but will come in IF I go into labor on my own) 2) She's hoping all the walking today will bring my cervix closer and make it easier to get to the membranes tomorrow so it'll be less painful.
I guess that's really not much news, is it?
You're getting so close!!
Posted by: Chas at June 3, 2008 04:31 PMAre you kidding? That's a *lot* of news! You are *so* freaking close!!! Just think ~ you will have a newborn baby BOY sometime *very* soon. I hope that the membrane stripping goes well tomorrow. I've never had that done so I don't know what it's like, but I cringe when I think about it. :( Hopefully it won't be too bad. I just cannot believe that you're at 5 cm already! That's how I was with Miss Meri. 4 cm with Lucas and I was in the hospital ... 4 cm with Meri and I was having lunch at Wendy's! LOL! :) I was 7 cm when we got to the hospital to have her. Incredible. The second time is SO much different!
Posted by: Lisanne at June 3, 2008 04:38 PMWow! I can't believe the baby's still holding on. Any time now, any time.
Good luck, we'll be thinking about you.
Posted by: Jodie at June 3, 2008 04:47 PMAre you kidding~that's ALOT of news ;) YOu're almost there, not much longer :) I had my membranes stipped w/Justin & Kendall & it's not as bad as people think (at least, it wasn't for me!) :) Good luck & keep us posted (if you can) :)
Posted by: Connie at June 3, 2008 04:54 PMThat's some news - nature is doing its thing and you're getting there. I anticipate that by the end of the week, we'll be getting to see pictures of your little one. Or at least cheering on your cervix into the home stretch. So exciting!
Posted by: shokufeh at June 3, 2008 05:50 PMI just keep checking back to see more and more news!!!! Like 20 times a day!
Posted by: Sara at June 3, 2008 06:04 PM