I hit 40 weeks today. We had an appointment first thing this morning so before I went to bed last night I took the time to sit down and remind myself what was going on at this point in my pregnancy with Teryn. I was much better at updating about my first pregnancy than I have been this time around. Kinda kicking myself.
At 40 weeks with Teryn, I was 2.5 cm dilated and 80% effaced. According to the ultrasound, my doctor estimated he would be 9 lbs 10 oz, give or take 3/4 of a pound. I was measuring 41 weeks and 1 day along and everything looked great so he sent me on my way. My water broke that night at 7:10 pm and Teryn arrived 9 hours later, weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz.
This time, at 40 weeks I am 2 cm dilated and 75% effaced. A little less progression, but then again the difference is minimal enough it could just be the difference in doctors perceptions? They didn't do an ultrasound so I didn't get any information about his size, nor did they tell me how far along I'm measuring, but everything looks great so the doc sent me on my way. Tyson and I joked about how funny it would be if my water broke tonight, just like the first time. It's now 9:15 pm and there's still nothing goin' on though so I'm not getting my hopes up.
So we wait. There are only 2 reasons I would (personally) want to be induced. The first is if there were medical reasons I couldn't safely carry the baby and the second is if there was a chance my doctor wouldn't be available to deliver. I asked if he would be available next week and the only day he won't be available is next Friday, so we got on the schedule to be induced on Thursday the 23rd to make sure he's here. Hopefully the baby comes before then. Doc says there's a good chance.
Until then, here I am in all my 40-week glory.
Do I look uncomfortable? Because I am. The discomfort really really settled in last night.
On another note, today was also my birthday. The big two-six. After the appointment this morning we spent the day at Greg and Betty's house with Tyson's siblings. Tyson made 7-layer bean dip and we baked pizza and made homemade Moose Tracks shakes for lunch. Yummy! We watched The Dark Knight while Teryn took a nap (Heath Ledger as the Joker could possibly be my favorite movie character) and spent the afternoon at the park after he woke up. I walked up and trotted down the park hills, trying to get something moving. No luck (obviously). We came home and my parents brought dinner and visited for a while.
After everyone was gone and we were alone Tyson gave me a gift. New perfume! Remember my thing with perfume? How I have this thing with having a different scent when I start a new phase in my life? With the birth of another baby on the rise I needed something new and he chose very well. Ed Hardy's "Villain". It's delicious! Thanks babe!
It's been a great day. The only thing that could make it greater would be some sort of labor signs. I just keep thinking, now that I'm officially 40 weeks, it could be any time!
Hear that Ryder? Any time now.......
At 40 weeks with Teryn, I was 2.5 cm dilated and 80% effaced. According to the ultrasound, my doctor estimated he would be 9 lbs 10 oz, give or take 3/4 of a pound. I was measuring 41 weeks and 1 day along and everything looked great so he sent me on my way. My water broke that night at 7:10 pm and Teryn arrived 9 hours later, weighing in at 8 lbs 2 oz.
This time, at 40 weeks I am 2 cm dilated and 75% effaced. A little less progression, but then again the difference is minimal enough it could just be the difference in doctors perceptions? They didn't do an ultrasound so I didn't get any information about his size, nor did they tell me how far along I'm measuring, but everything looks great so the doc sent me on my way. Tyson and I joked about how funny it would be if my water broke tonight, just like the first time. It's now 9:15 pm and there's still nothing goin' on though so I'm not getting my hopes up.
So we wait. There are only 2 reasons I would (personally) want to be induced. The first is if there were medical reasons I couldn't safely carry the baby and the second is if there was a chance my doctor wouldn't be available to deliver. I asked if he would be available next week and the only day he won't be available is next Friday, so we got on the schedule to be induced on Thursday the 23rd to make sure he's here. Hopefully the baby comes before then. Doc says there's a good chance.
Until then, here I am in all my 40-week glory.
Do I look uncomfortable? Because I am. The discomfort really really settled in last night.
On another note, today was also my birthday. The big two-six. After the appointment this morning we spent the day at Greg and Betty's house with Tyson's siblings. Tyson made 7-layer bean dip and we baked pizza and made homemade Moose Tracks shakes for lunch. Yummy! We watched The Dark Knight while Teryn took a nap (Heath Ledger as the Joker could possibly be my favorite movie character) and spent the afternoon at the park after he woke up. I walked up and trotted down the park hills, trying to get something moving. No luck (obviously). We came home and my parents brought dinner and visited for a while.
After everyone was gone and we were alone Tyson gave me a gift. New perfume! Remember my thing with perfume? How I have this thing with having a different scent when I start a new phase in my life? With the birth of another baby on the rise I needed something new and he chose very well. Ed Hardy's "Villain". It's delicious! Thanks babe!
It's been a great day. The only thing that could make it greater would be some sort of labor signs. I just keep thinking, now that I'm officially 40 weeks, it could be any time!
Hear that Ryder? Any time now.......
I can't wait to see your little baby! You look so cute preggo though...
ReplyDeleteYou better text me when there are signs! i can't wait to hear about it!
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