GD: Induction Scheduled for 01.20.10

Married2MrWright

I'll be 38w4d.  At yesterday's appt. LO measured 7 lbs 8 oz., up from 6 lbs. 3 oz. last week.  I still am not quite sure how that's possible!

My numbers have been good, especially since upping my dose of insulin in the morning and evening (from 6 units each time to 8).  Weight and BP has been stable.  OB just says that she doesn't like to let her insulin-dependent GDers to go past 39 weeks.

I am nervious since I have been hoping/planning for a Bradley Birth....I still hope to avoid pain meds, but this cervidil + pitocin may be a game changer.  At the end of the day, I just want my baby girl here safe and sound!  Wish us luck!

annierific

from one GD gal to another. i am at the beginning and you are at the end. I wish you so much luck. Not that you'll need it- everything is going to be great and your baby will be with you so soon- safe and sound!

BottomStar

wishing you luck, and hoping you get the birth experience that you planned for.

Arcadia1114

Good luck to you! Please keep us updated

KYmama9286

Good luck! We too planned a Bradley birth and will probably end up with an induction--just remember the overall priority is healthy mama, healthy baby--try to stay relaxed, breathe deeply and use all of your tricks and positions! A Bradley birth is still in your reach even with an induction! Best of Luck! Let us know how it goes!

Kie310

Good Luck!

 

In a few weeks time, I'm expecting the same thing to happen to me (because my doctor has been telling me the same thing) -- and I too want to try to a med-free birth, but I worry being induced will change all that -fast!!

 

tkcarnes

I hope it goes well on Wedneday, you get to see your little girl real soon. I was just diagnosed with GD, I can't wait to see your birth story. I hope you have a healthy delivery for you both because that is just what matters!

Cryleen09

Good luck! I hope you get the birth you wanted! Cant wait to see the pics of the new baby!

amoureux

How exciting to have a date! 

I was induced as well and my advice to you is to keep an open mind.   I had also hoped to avoid meds but that is not always possible during an induction (and of course is sometimes possible!).  I had made almost no progress before they started the cervidil which doesn't help....   hopefully you will have made some progress before it starts.

My birth plan morphed into 1. Get the baby out safely and 2. Keep me safe.

My Friday a.m. induction turned into a early Sunday a.m. section.  It wasn't what I had hoped for but the end result was what I wanted -- a healthy baby.    (I still have to post his birth story --   the days just fly).

GL - it will all work out  : )

amnda1130

Best wishes!  I hope all goes well and you get the birth you planned for.  I can tell you after two now and doing one with meds and the other without that in the end the outcome is just as fabulous when you look at your little girl for the first time!

Keep us up to date!