Disclaimer: This post does away with many of the euphemistic niceties that I've used in previous postings to keep from offending anyone's senses. If you are sensitive to words like "dilation," proceed at the risk of your own stomach.
This morning started with all the great anticipation one might expect in our situation. Was I nervous? Yes. But excitement at that point outweighed the nerves. Once we arrived at the doctor's office, where I was to be examined prior to being admitted to the hospital, things didn't follow the course I had expected. First, the doctor had been called to labor and delivery to introduce another very lucky woman's child to the fair city of Baltimore. So, we waited.
My thoughts at this time? I wonder if the Bean will be born in the middle of the night or in the morning. Hmmm... Well, maybe the Bean could hear what I was thinking.
Finally, Dr. Craig returned. My name was called. I went back for my final (shameful) weigh-in and then proceeded to the exam room. We listened to the heartbeat. Sounded great! And then, then came the fun part. I just KNEW that I had begun to dilate. Last week, my cervix had effaced 60 percent, but I hadn't dilated. Yesterday though, I was having very sharp pains that led me to believe today's exam would show that I had indeed dilated.
Well, I've obviously not been through this before. No dilation. Ah! What were those pains? Well, guesstimations are that the Bean is going to be quite a large baby. The doctor says it's mighty heft if simply causing more pain as it presses more strongly against, well, everything.
Bottom line: We're to report back to the hospital Sunday for induction. Yes, you've read this before. I've heard it before. But this is it. Meds are coming on Sunday.
Have I mentioned how tired I am? Oh. Sorry. I have, haven't I.
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4 comments:
i think that is one thing that i like here in the UK is that we don't have internal exams so i'm not on edge on whether or not i am progressing...we just go with the flow as the contractions start =)
all the best for sunday!! come on bean!
-janelle
i cant stop thinking of you! this is so exciting. while i just birthed a new home (pales in contrast!); i wait to hear all the latest! This is TOO exciting. Sunday! Mothers Day! All my love, H
Thank you! It means so much to have all of your support and love!
And H, hopefully the baby will be a fraction smaller than the house... ;-)
As I post this, you are probably in labor. I waited too long for my little guy too, but I know more energy will magically appear when you meet your darling kiddo. I can't wait. Thinking of you. Happy Mother's Day.
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