Bump Update
How far along? 40 weeks 1 day
Progress: none at all! 0 cm, 25% effaced
So I am leaving off the rest of the bump update because we are at the end! My due date was yesterday and our sweet girl is still as comfy as can be. My doctor checked me at my appointment and nothing has progressed. She also did a sono and Raegan is totally fine. My fluid levels are great and she is still as active as can be! So she's not showing any indication that she is in distress or needs to get out. And believe me, I have tried EVERYTHING to get her moving. I promise any idea you have, I've done it!
My doctor wants to either induce Friday or Monday. I just don't know what to do. Our birth plan was to let her come when she's ready. I'm healthy, Raegan is healthy, and I would much rather let her come when she's ready, but it's looking like that may not happen. My doctor said Monday, July 28, is the absolute last day she would want to wait to induce. That just bugs me. We are both healthy. You say it's because Raegan could possibly be a big baby, but we don't know that for sure. I understand it's a gamble, but isn't that up to me? Ugh. I just don't know what to do.
And EVERYONE has their own opinions of what we should do too. Which is totally fine. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but then it kind of muddies the water and makes our decision harder to make. What is the right decision for us? Is there really a right or wrong decision when we get our baby in the end?
Praying for peace and direction as we figure out what to do!
I was just wandering this morning if you were at 40 weeks and here you are! I can't even imagine having to figure all of that out, I mean I have always felt go with your instinct but it sounds like they may not let you do that. Maybe just maybe that sweet girl will come before it gets to a point where you have to decide :) Praying for you and Raegan. You look fabulous at 40 weeks girl!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying that you go into labor before you need to make a decision!! I know how stressful it is to have a baby (or two!!) come in a way that you hadn't expected or planned. No matter what happens just know that at the end of it, you will be blessed beyond measure with your little sweet pea! :)
ReplyDeleteEveryday that has gone by since your last post, I've wondered if you had little Raegan yet! So I was a bit surprised to see you with your bump today. Only you know what is best for your baby. I know everyone has an opinion but I have no doubt you and your husband will make the right one on your own. But hey... maybe a couple hours from now you'll go into labor and you won't even have to make a decision. Praying for a healthy and safe delivery :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe she'll surprise you and come on her own before you are induced! :) Stay positive! You've got this!
ReplyDeletePraying for peace and direction for you guys too, and praying even harder that Raegan will get a move on so you aren't faced with the tough decision. Still looking beautiful up until the very last week. What a blessed pregnancy this has been for you! Excited to see and "meet" Raegan once she's here through your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThese two girls. Already stubborn aren't they?! :) My friend said it so well the other day: "scientists can figure out how to put a man on the moon but they can't predict child birth dates". Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteYou look AMAZING for someone about to give birth!! completely up to you about the induction. I think if it were me i'd probably have it cause i know each day would be getting more and more uncomfortable (shes just too cosy in there!). Good luck, cant wait to see pics of your gorgeous little bubba xx
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Hang in there! I do know that there is some risk of (I believe) placenta calcification if you wait too long, so that may be part of what you're doctor is talking about. Plus, the bigger the baby the worse you may tear and the more risk of his collar bone breaking as he delivers. That being said, I wouldn't want to be induced either. It's a tough one!
ReplyDeletePraying she comes before any induction is needed! Ill be keeping my fingers crossed that she just surprises you!
ReplyDeleteI could imagine all the thoughts running through ur he's right now. I would go with whatever is best for mama and baby. Hopefully she decides to come soon before u have to decide
ReplyDeleteSince I havent been pregnant (yes -- hopefully that changes soon!), I am not sure what I would think/do. I figure if she's happily cooking inside your belly, might as well leave her. Haha! But I know that y'all are anxious to meet her. I pray that your delivery goes soooo smoothly!!!!
ReplyDeleteSmile and nod at others opinions and do what you want anyway. Only you know what's best for you. Come on Rae!!! Get a move on!
ReplyDeleteMakes me so sad to hear doctors who want to induce. Most of my friends have been to birthing centers - and they let you go 2 weeks after your due date. Follow the Lord's prompting (which sounds like you want her to come when HE has orchestrated it) - not when the doctor wants!
ReplyDeleteGah! You're getting so big, Ash. She's coming soon…I can feel it.
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