We went in for a routine check-up yesterday. We asked about induction - we have been reading a lot and didn't think it would be wise to go past 42 weeks so I wanted to know a game plan. Our midwife really couldn't give us a plan without knowing where I was at physically so I went ahead and had a cervical check. OUCH. I cried. Then I cried and freaked out in the car ride home because I just can't imagine a baby's head and body coming out of my vagina! I'm so scared of the pain! (But more scared to get an epidural and terrified of a cesarean.)
Anyway - I was 60% effaced, 3cm dilated, and I don't remember what she said about softness of my cervix - I think she said "medium" - which all ended up giving me a apgar score of 7. Which means if I got induced I'd have a good chance of not needing a cesarean. I have an ultrasound tomorrow to check on the baby and I think from there if all is good then we may induce the following Thursday (42 weeks.)
I'm really praying I don't have to be induced. Our midwife seemed pretty encouraged that we wouldn't need to, and I may very well go into labor before our next appointment set up for next Tuesday. Steve also felt like I'd go into labor in the next couple days after talking to her. I'm still not convinced. I'm also getting more scared of labor, though.
I had a lot of cramping, bleeding, and contractions all day yesterday after my exam. Contractions today are still a little more intense than before but nothing consistent or worth timing yet.
We have been having sex most days for the last few weeks and I yesterday I started trying nipple stimulation to get labor going, too. My left breast leaked a little, so that's good I guess. I really do not want to have to be medically induced. It will be that much harder to not get pain medication and an epidural.. :( Plus increase chances of needing a c-section...
Baby's heart rate was high 120's-130's. I hope I get some pictures from tomorrow's ultrasound or at least a good peek at her!
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