Doctor is letting me wait it out!

christieep · July 2012

At my appointment last week the doctor sounded sure that if nothing had happened by today he was going to schedule an induction. He also said he would do an internal exam today.

After passing my NST, he is letting me wait until next Tuesday (when I will be 40w2d) to schedule an induction. DH was really disappointed, but I am glad we have a little more time for LO to make his appearance on his own. And he didn't do an internal (noting that it doesn't make much difference). I do have another NST and ultrasound on Friday at the maternal-fetal medicine office, so there is still a chance they may want to induce, but at least now I have a few more days!

oncoRN · July 2012

Yay, what a relief that you get a few more days to wait it out! I'm hoping that after our NST/ultrasound on Friday that we have a few more days too before induction is brought up at the next appointment...fingers crossed for you!

breannie · July 2012

Glad you have a few more days to wait it out. I have my first internal tomorrow (39w3d) and we will see how far I am, and possibly schedule an induction for next week. I am like you, and eager for him to come on his own!

Murrrann · July 2012

I'm 40 weeks tomorrow and the doctor said today that lo and I are healthy and he sees no reason to induce! He says as long as we remain healthy I can wait it out as long as possible! I was so happy to hear this as I really, really want to go into labor naturally and avoid induction! We scheduled an appointment for next week but hopefully I'll have my baby by then!

meagan.pilkington · July 2012

Wait it out as long as he'll possibly let you! My OB had originally suggested tonight for induction but I asked if I could wait til the last possible date and she said Friday is the latest she would like me to go. So I had my NST today and they checked me and I got good news! I went from 3 weeks of 1cm, tight, baby not dropped, and since my last appt Friday, I am now almost 3cm, 80% effaced and baby is ALMOST at zero station! I'm so happy I waited and I'm really hopefully LO will come on his own before Friday

I hope this encourages you and the other "overdue" mommies out there. Good luck!

bluemommy · July 2012

meagan.pilkington:
Wait it out as long as he'll possibly let you! My OB had originally suggested tonight for induction but I asked if I could wait til the last possible date and she said Friday is the latest she would like me to go. So I had my NST today and they checked me and I got good news! I went from 3 weeks of 1cm, tight, baby not dropped, and since my last appt Friday, I am now almost 3cm, 80% effaced and baby is ALMOST at zero station! I'm so happy I waited and I'm really hopefully LO will come on his own before Friday I hope this encourages you and the other "overdue" mommies out there. Good luck!

OMG that is awesome!! Gives me some hope.

I had my appt today(NST was good/still no dilation) so dr is letting me wait to be induced until next mon or tues(unless LO comes before then).

meagan.pilkington · July 2012

bluemommy:

meagan.pilkington:
Wait it out as long as he'll possibly let you! My OB had originally suggested tonight for induction but I asked if I could wait til the last possible date and she said Friday is the latest she would like me to go. So I had my NST today and they checked me and I got good news! I went from 3 weeks of 1cm, tight, baby not dropped, and since my last appt Friday, I am now almost 3cm, 80% effaced and baby is ALMOST at zero station! I'm so happy I waited and I'm really hopefully LO will come on his own before Friday I hope this encourages you and the other "overdue" mommies out there. Good luck!

OMG that is awesome!! Gives me some hope.

I had my appt today(NST was good/still no dilation) so dr is letting me wait to be induced until next mon or tues(unless LO comes before then).

I kept looking for an update post from you today! Glad your doctor is letting you wait. I thought about you after my appointment. Do pelvic tilts/rocking, squats, and sit on a yoga/birth ball as much as possible. My chiropractor said to do the pelvic tilts/squats whenever I feel LO moving because if baby's moving when I'm doing that, it will be easier for him to move into position. I also read gyrating your hips while on the yoga ball works well, like you're using a hula-hoop. These are some of the main things I think have helped me by allowing his head to get into position so that he can put pressure on my cervix and make it open! And at every appointment the doctors and nurses have been recommending lots of sex, they say the prostaglandins in semen really do help soften the cervix. Haven't done that one much cuz its not easy and not as fun when it's for "business" but if it will get baby out before induction, why not, right?! Good luck!

meagan.pilkington · July 2012

bluemommy:

meagan.pilkington:
Wait it out as long as he'll possibly let you! My OB had originally suggested tonight for induction but I asked if I could wait til the last possible date and she said Friday is the latest she would like me to go. So I had my NST today and they checked me and I got good news! I went from 3 weeks of 1cm, tight, baby not dropped, and since my last appt Friday, I am now almost 3cm, 80% effaced and baby is ALMOST at zero station! I'm so happy I waited and I'm really hopefully LO will come on his own before Friday I hope this encourages you and the other "overdue" mommies out there. Good luck!

OMG that is awesome!! Gives me some hope.

I had my appt today(NST was good/still no dilation) so dr is letting me wait to be induced until next mon or tues(unless LO comes before then).

I kept looking for an update post from you today! Glad your doctor is letting you wait. I thought about you after my appointment. Do pelvic tilts/rocking, squats, and sit on a yoga/birth ball as much as possible. My chiropractor said to do the pelvic tilts/squats whenever I feel LO moving because if baby's moving when I'm doing that, it will be easier for him to move into position. I also read gyrating your hips while on the yoga ball works well, like you're using a hula-hoop. These are some of the main things I think have helped me by allowing his head to get into position so that he can put pressure on my cervix and make it open! And at every appointment the doctors and nurses have been recommending lots of sex, they say the prostaglandins in semen really do help soften the cervix. Haven't done that one much cuz its not easy and not as fun when it's for "business" but if it will get baby out before induction, why not, right?! Good luck!

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