D and I went to our 40 week appointment today. Although I have dilated more, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, little M is still not completely ready to arrive. An ultrasound was done to make sure my amniotic fluid was okay and to make sure all was well with our baby. He looks good and is happy in in his mamma's womb! The little man doesn't want to go anywhere just yet!
The doctor who we would like to deliver M is going out of the country on a mission trip. If we wait another week, he will not be here to deliver M. In addition, my feet are so swollen that he chose to put me on maternity leave effective immediately. If we wait another week and M isn't born, I risk using a week of family maternity (FML) leave that I do not get to spend with M after he arrives.
Our obstetrician gave us a few options to consider:
- Come back next week and see what has progressed.
...We will not be able to choose who delivers M--which might be a little stressful for us. - We can choose to be induced (two options here).
...This way I will have the baby to enjoy, as FML has already begun.
D and I chose to sit down over lunch and decide what will be the best choice for us. We decided to schedule the induction and begin a Pitocin drip. We then returned to the doctor's office and discussed our decision. I then went to work and turned in my FML form to my boss. I headed home, did some last minute packing, ate dinner, showered, put on some ultra comfy clothes, and D and I got ready to leave for the hospital that evening.
Jonesy knows something big is happening here and isn't sure if he likes it!Look at that big belly; it looks like there's a basketball under my shirt! It's almost time! We'll keep you posted...
