Figured I'd give a quick update. I am now 4 days passed my due date & am doing my best to remain optimistic. The truth is I feel great physically. I'm still sleeping well & my little man is healthy & well. But oh the emotional aspect is a doozy! I've done my research & I know that there is nothing wrong w/waiting. However, no one else has & the pressure is immense! My mom has been here since 12/1 & leaves on Fri. So I hear every 2 min how sad she is or how bad she wishes she could be here. I get it. I'm so beyond bummed she won't be. But what can I do about it??? And if one more person asks me if I'm going to get induced I might scream!!!! I know they mean well but I'm so done explaining why I'm not & getting looked at like a crackhead. To each their own. I'd never put my son at risk & TO ME induction is more of a risk at this point than waiting. I'm only 4 days!! But each day feels like 3 I tell ya.
So the plan as of now is to wait til my next appt on Mon (41+2 wks) & get a biophysical profile sono to make sure he is healthy, fluid is good & placenta is doing what it should. I truly hope I don't make it that far but if I do, I trust my midwife & her plan for us. I know she'd never put us at risk. I was only 1cm & 50% effaced on Mon so if I haven't progressed by than, I may consider either getting a sweep or using castor oil. But oh how I want to avoid both!! So pleeeeaaaase say a prayer for me that this little man makes his appearance soon. I really want to have the homebirth we have our heart set on. However, I will do whatever is necessary to keep him healthy & safe.
So the plan as of now is to wait til my next appt on Mon (41+2 wks) & get a biophysical profile sono to make sure he is healthy, fluid is good & placenta is doing what it should. I truly hope I don't make it that far but if I do, I trust my midwife & her plan for us. I know she'd never put us at risk. I was only 1cm & 50% effaced on Mon so if I haven't progressed by than, I may consider either getting a sweep or using castor oil. But oh how I want to avoid both!! So pleeeeaaaase say a prayer for me that this little man makes his appearance soon. I really want to have the homebirth we have our heart set on. However, I will do whatever is necessary to keep him healthy & safe.
5 comments:
Ella said...
Oh Dawn I feel your pain!! But couldn't agree more. Yes, people will ask those questions and most will scoff at your answer, but as long as baby boy is doing well on the inside, you are absolutely right that inducing is only introducing needless risk. I hope he decides to come soon. Thinking of you! Hang in there!!
Tracy said...
I hear you! I should post the link to my online friend who just had her HBA2C. Its an amazing story, and she was well over 41 weeks!
Anyway, I have faith in your body and your baby. God knows that little dude's birthday, and its the perfect day!
hugs!
CeCe said...
thinking of you! hang in there- he will come out on his own very soon.
Wendy said...
I'm still here! And I will still be praying for you and the safe (and soon) arrival of your little guy. Sorry your mom couldn't be there as hoped for, but she will have plenty of time for visits and being a grandma times two will mean a lot of visits! :) hang in there, thinking of u!
Erica said...
Thinking of you!!!!