Week 36 Doctor Visit
Stats:
- BP = 112/77
- Pulse = 109
- Weight = 149
The baby's heartbeat sounded good and the doctor performed another cervical exam. I'm still at 1cm but 80% effaced. This doctor, a different doctor, wasn't making early delivery predictions like the doctor from last week. But he didn't think we'd be inducing at 42 weeks, either.
A little bit disappointing but it's nice to have a bit of a calmer approach. It sounds like all the practice contractions I've been having are doing their job, softening the cervix and getting it ready for delivery. I think it's a total crap shoot when the baby will come and starting next week (when hopefully the crib is in our house and assembled) we'll be ready for it. I've already started packing my bag!
Here are six signs that you'll soon be in labor.
Comments
An email comment from a friend:
Also, I peeked at your blog to see how things were going and that dilated/effaced reporting that they give you is a racket!! I think that they (the
dr.) make the numbers up to keep your spirits up at the end. With my first
I was told by the dr that I was 1cm and 60 % effaced... when I went in for
my induction the nurse said that I was maybe 1 cm and no where near even 50% effaced....... Oh Well... hang in there and savor these last few times of
being you and only you.. oh and enjoy going to the bathroom in peace too
because that is out the door once the baby comes !!!! But it is oh so worth
it :)
-Jen