Update from the Doc

Today, we went in for our 40 week appointment.  As per usual, we're both doing great.  I'm a whopping 2 cm dilated now.  Exciting news, I know.  It's a jump from the 'loose 1cm' I was last week, but still nothing worth thinking twice about. 

Our doctor has been fantastic through all of this. She's patient, supportive and I never feel like she's rushing out of the office.  She hangs out with us for a while at every visit just chit chatting.  She checks in to make sure I'm doing ok mentally, in addition to the physical stuff, and really understands what we're feeling, and what our plan is for labor.

We'll let you know if there's any more progress as the week continues.  I'm going to be done in the office on Friday, and will work from home next week if the baby still hasn't come.  I'm saving every possible paid day off for after the baby arrives!

Now, you might be curious to see how long I can possibly stay pregnant.  The answer is - as long as another two weeks.  We scheduled the 41 week appointment for next Wednesday, where they do an ultrasound, measure the amniotic fluids and monitor his heart rate for an hour to make sure it's all 100% normal.  If there is any sign that he's not happy as a clam, then they'll induce me.  If he's doing fine, they'll let me go for another few days.  Then, on 4/11, I go in for another visit.  if he's still camped out, they'll plan to induce me on the 12th, one day shy of 42 weeks. 

So, unless you hear otherwise, those are the next key dates to keep in the calendars:  4/6 (The appointment is in the afternoon).  and then 4/11 (mid-day).  Fingers crossed I don't go that long, but it's a possibility.  Part of me is glad that the doc is taking this approach.  It reinforces their support in letting me do things naturally, and makes me feel safer, knowing that they aren't drug pushers, attempting to keep things on schedule.  She feels strongly that it's easy for everyone if labor happens naturally, and while I'm not the biggest fan of waiting around, I agree with her and want to let my body do what it was made to do. 

Until then, we're holding steady, looking forward to the big announcement.  Thanks for all of your love, patience and support.  We're hanging in there!