Update 39 weeks

allobosc · January 2011

I posted this on the baby boards, but wanted to share over here too.

I've made no progress (still 1 cm, 50%, -1). Dr. is concerned about the baby's size being big and thinks I'll respond really well to gel only, no need for pitocin.

I asked for an ultrasound (tomorrow) just to make sure the size is big. Even if it is an estimate, it might ease my mind (DS was nearly 10lbs at 38 wks) and doc thinks at this stage I can avoid a c/s. Also he said he'd check me in his office again Thursday afternoon just to see if anything has changed.

I originally wanted to wait until next week to schedule an induction, but I'd have to have another doctor deliver LO, which isn't that big of a deal, but I do like this doctor and he delivered DS. Plus, this weekend works out so much better for us to make arrangements for DS, especially since I need to be at the hospital at 5 am Friday. I am looking forward to not working anymore too, just b/c it is the semester switch and a nice time for me to exit, oh and I have like 1 pair of pants that still fit, lol.

I can't believe the end is in sight!

teacherjess · January 2011

Sounds like everything is going well for you, Amber! Good luck with your appointments and I think an u/s will really ease your mind about the baby's size. I think this would be a nice time to wrap things up at school, too. Are you going to stay out until summer or will you have to come back to wrap up the year?

allobosc · January 2011

It looks like I'll return around the first week of April, but I've got a couple of 3 day weekends before the end of the year and summer will be here soon after.

Thanks for the encouragement, also I'm still waiting to hear about the posting to pass along to you from my school.

megan1019 · January 2011

Congrats!! Hope everything continues to go well & how exciting to have such a surprise of gender coming your way!! I would have NEVER made it as far as you did!

linzpinz14 · January 2011

It must be so frustrating to be pg longer then you were with Alex! I hope you have a great L&D and I can't wait to see pics on FB!

l.m.k. · January 2011

Exciting! Sounds like the u/s will help you decide what to do.

kel716 · January 2011

Good Luck!!!

sistrkate · January 2011

Good luck! I hope it all works out for you and that you're able to avoid the c-section and get the doctor you want. Can't wait to hear more about your little one!