So yes, I am still here, as prego as ever, but we have a plan! Today I had a doctor's appointment and once again they were going to try and see if we could get things stirred up a bit, but once again nothing is happening! Erghhhh!
None the less, we have an action plan and I guess that eases my mind a little. I am swollen, extremely swollen and it won't go down now. I can't fit into my shoes, so the little saying "barefoot and pregnant" really resonates well with me. Usually once I sleep, take a nap, the swelling will go down, but it's not. The good news is that my blood pressure is really good. In fact it is lower than it has been for a while now--figure that one out.
Still, each appointment I seem to perplex my doctor as she wonders, ponders, what to do with me. She remembers Zech's birth well, as it was the first time she ever had to do an emergency c-section prior to even inducing me. So because of the isues we had with Zech, we are being cautious, but she is still willing to let me try and do the VBAC.
So the plan is to go to the hospital on Monday and have an ultra sound and monitor this little baby. If everything is good, she will allow me to wait a few more days to see if I can go into labour naturally on my own. However, by next Friday if nothing happens, we will have a scheduled c-section. If on Monday, they find that the baby is in distress, I imagine I will have the c-section right there immediately.
So that is the plan! Irregardless of what happens, we will welcome our bundle of joy into this world by next Friday.
How do I feel about all of this??? SCARED!! :o) Nah, I just want to make sure that my baby arrives safe and sound. Whatever God's will is, will be done. Of course I do not really want to go through another c-section because of the recovery and the fact that I have a two and a half year old to look after too, but whatever happens, happens.
I also know that the doctor is worried about the swelling. I have had headaches this morning too and that isn't the greatest sign. Also I am HUGE and she is worried that my uterus is getting to big and could cause some rupturing if something doesn't happen soon!
So please keep us in your prayers as we go through these last few days. Just prayers for a safe delivery and the peace of mind and strength to deal with whatever method of delivery that I will have to endure!
Thanks and soon I can post a wonderful Introduction to the newest member of my beautiful family! :o)
2 comments:
thinking of you, v! praying that this little one comes soon on its own and you don't have to have a c-section.
you've probably heard all the old wives tales about getting things going... i've heard raspberry tea... it might be worth trying, at least it won't taste as bad as castor oil!
Praying for you and your baby, V! God will take care of both of you. ((( HUGS )))
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