Headed to Dr's Office to Advocate for Self

Strawberrywine

Wish me luck.

I'm headed to the dr's office to talk about the early scheduling of my c/s - 40 weeks, when we had originally agreed upon 41 weeks. I'm hoping it goes well and they agree to move the c/s back a week as originally planned.

I really don't want to rub them the wrong way, b/c they have been so generous with how they've planned and organized the c/s to make it special for me. Apparently I have the best anesthesiologist, I know I have the best match for a surgeon/obgyn and everyone is on board for having a doula and my husband at the c/s birth.

On the flip side, I think I might be experiencing mild contractions. They are definitely not braxton hicks and feel slightly uncomfortable. Gas pains, down low, but super mild, nothing to get excited for. I plan on walking like crazy today after my appt.

 Best of Luck to all of us!

chicsub

Ooh, best of luck and obviously report back! 

Lisa and Mickey

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

Strawberrywine

I'm back. Unfortunately the dr felt that going past 40 weeks was unsafe b/c of increased risk of rupture and decreased chance of success. He negotiated moving c/s to 40 W 4 D, which is a little longer away.

Hmm . .still processing.

Lisa and Mickey

I'm sorry they didn't go for it entirely. Hopefully the extra days will be all you need! Hang in there!

chicsub

Well that is 4 days more than you had prior to speaking up for yourself!  Will you be doing an u/s or NST after your EDD? 

DeansGirl0329

Strawberrywine:

I'm back. Unfortunately the dr felt that going past 40 weeks was unsafe b/c of increased risk of rupture and decreased chance of success. He negotiated moving c/s to 40 W 4 D, which is a little longer away.

Hmm . .still processing.

Well, at least it's some more time...and if you're feeling *something* hopefully that's a good sign!