Final update before baby!

Last week we had our follow-up Biophysical Profile done when I was 37 weeks, 1 day.  Over all it went well- the baby got all the points it got last time, but once again did not show signs of practice breathing (doctor once again explained that babies don't NEED to show this on an u/s, as long as they get all the other points along with passing the NST, we know that not showing the practice breathing doesn't mean anything).  We were put on the Non-stress test again, which the baby passed no problem.  On this BPP they didn't check growth or kidneys as one week later isn't enough time to re-check these things (they would normally check every 3 weeks, but we will be delivered by then).  So overall, this appointment went well!


Then today, at 37 weeks, 5 days, we had a follow-up appointment with my regular dr.  We got the results of the urine collection and bloodwork done early this morning- looked great again!  My protein level stayed just under 300 (today was 296) and my labs continued to look great.  So no new worries there!  Baby again passed the Non-stress test, though it was definitely not 'non-stress' for us (we were in there for over an hour when a NST is supposed to take 20 minutes... first we think they forgot about us, then I wasn't hooked up correctly and we weren't getting what we needed... Nick thought I was going to go into cardiac arrest as my BP was already a bit high when we got there!  But it turned out just fine- baby passed which is what matters!)!

The verdict?!

We will be getting induced starting this Wednesday, July 4th (I'll be exactly 38 weeks at this point).  When my dr checked my cervix at our appointment, she said I am pretty effaced, but just slightly dilated.  The baby is in position- she said low and in my hips (which I can definitely feel!).   So we'll go in Wednesday night to start Cervadil- this will help prepare/soften my cervix, which will help it to start dilating.  This will be done overnight and then Thursday morning we will start Pitocin to really get things going!  If everything goes well, the dr said the baby should be here Thursday evening!  Of course, there's no way to know how long it will really take- but here's to hoping!


This will be the last update before the baby is here!


Until then- here are a few pictures we took from our last dinner out, just Nick and I, before baby arrives!


Carrie

37 weeks, 3 days

Me and my first baby- she has no idea what is about to be thrown at her!