40 Week Doctor's Appointment

I went in for my 40 week doctor's appointment today.  My good friend, Dana, came with me so I wouldn't have to go alone.  I was anxious all last night because I knew I wanted to ask about being induced since I'm now over-due. 

I met with a midwife today that we've never seen before for some reason.  She was great!  I felt very comfortable with her and she was obviously trying very hard to hear me out and do what's best for the baby.  She told me she would induce me if my body was ready, and she would be on-call to deliver Adrian if that was the case.  She checked my progression, and stripped my membranes (OUCH), and told me that while Adrian is fully engaged in the pelvis, I've not progressed enough to warrant an induction that would most certainly end in a c-section.  I feel very encouraged though because I do NOT want a c-section, and am really glad that she was able to tell me that I'm going to be pregnant a little while longer, but my baby and I are safe.

She scheduled me for a non-stress-test next Tuesday to monitor Adrian and make sure he's doing okay being late, and then I am on the schedule for an induction next Friday, the 18th.  SO, at least I know now that I will have my baby here before the end of next week!  And, if I do stay pregnant until the induction, Nick will be there the whole weekend (thank you, Lord!). 

Right now I'm very very sore from this morning, but sooo glad this week went so much better than last week.  My wonderful sister in law will be in town starting tomorrow so we will have a good time and if baby comes, she'll be able to welcome him home with us.  Thank you everyone who's been praying for us! Those prayers have meant so much :)