Plans for Delivery

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Today was our doctor's appointment. We first went in for an ultrasound so they could determine measurements for being induced. It was really cool seeing him now compared to when he was only 20 weeks. The technician however was not nearly as friendly as the one we had before. Bob said she had the sense of humor of a brick. I would have to agree. Anyways, I asked her to take a look up around my rib cage because that was where I was having discomfort and what do you know...it's his foot. She checked all the organs, blood flow, and heart and said it all looked great. I asked if by these measurements if she could tell how much he weighed she said yes but continued on with taking the pictures. About 5 minutes later she said 88. I thought she was identifying me by the 2 numbers in the middle of my social security number. She then said it again and Bob said "pounds?" She said yes, He is 8 pounds 8 ounces. I almost screamed out loud. I started laughing uncontrollably and tears came rolling. I am still not sure if those were tears of joy or of panic. After the ultrasound we met with our doctor who was shocked at the size but reassured us that measurements made this far in the pregnancy are less accurate. She then checked my cervix and it is the same as last week. So it was decision time. She said we could wait until Monday however if we do that we give him time to plump up more making a C section the most possible route. I am not really in for a C section if by all means it can be avoided. So the plan is to go in she will break my water early Friday morning and then they will start petocin. She hopes that by Friday evening I will be moving along quite well if not we will have a C section. So the baby will be here by Saturday! I have mixed emotions about this plan just because I am disappointed that my body is not moving in the right direction with preparing for labor. Throughout this pregnancy I have leaned on the thought that this is what women do and to rely on your body because it knows what to do. I guess mine is just a slow learner--it needs a jump start. I am planning on going to school tomorrow but will not be returning for Friday. Please pray for Bob and I this weekend and send us your strength! Keep checking back this weekend for updates!

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micnauman said…
Hello baby mama! Do not get discouraged. Our bodies are so complicated and as much as we hope for the "typical" route, they do indeed have a mind of their own. I too hoped for the "usual" birthing process and ended up with 21 hours of labor, a failed induction (i only dilated to 3) and a c section. I burst into tears when they told me that they were taking me in for a c section but 30 minutes later, literally, Addison was out and I was in recovery. The petocin worked for me from 7pm-7am the next morning and then it just stopped. Hopefully using it though will kick start everything and send a message to your cervix to get moving and the little one to start making the journey. Keep your focus on the main thing, getting little baby boone into the world safely and keeping baby mama safe & healthy as well. Just think in 3 days, the last 9 months will be a blur and you'll see what it feels like to fall in love with what seems to be a perfect stranger. Soak up every minute of it! We are so sad that we are so far away but know that we are thinking about you and praying for the fabulous event that is about to occur!!! Love, Mic, Deb and Addison
June 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Beth said…
We are so excited for you and Bob. This little guy will be here very soon one way or another. It seems everytime I see a mom with a plan it never goes the way it was planned. Although two days before Brett was born we had our ultrasond and they told us he was 9#8oz and I felt the same way you are feeling, "I gotta get this kid out of here....NOW....or else!" But on his birthday he only weighed in at 7# 13oz. So much for the acuracy of late ultrasonds. I know you have been trying but keep at it for the next two days. Anything you have heard to start labor. Sex, up and down the stairs, spicy food, foot massage. And when all else fails try a relaxing warm bath, I just bet you need to relax and let your body take charge, so relaxing music and a warm bath, think relaxation, it works! We are praying for you, Bob and the little guy and will be checking the blog all weekend in hopes of that first update and pics. Good luck we are thinking of you!
June 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Mary and Tim Meade said…
See, I told you he was going to be born on my birthday!!! You HAVE to deliver him on friday!!! June 5th is a GREAT day!!! Our prayers are with you. Don't panic if you have to have a c-section, no big deal. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!! Good Luck!! Mary Meade
June 4, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Christine said…
Mom called me and said you were getting close, so I had to hop on to hear what the scoop was! Michael and I are praying for Bob, you, the baby and the doctors!
June 4, 2009 at 7:26 PM
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