update

This morning went ok... DH got sick when we pulled into the hospital lot, so he was pretty out of it. One of my girlfriend came and waited with me so he could sleep in the car for a bit. He is better now, slept all day.

- had to sit with the monitors on for an hour before they put in the cervidil, and then another hour after. It was very uncomfortable going in, but fine after. I started getting very small irregular contractions soon after. The doctor said we had to stay in town, so we are staying at my sisters.

They are about 8-9 minutes apart, but they are ok. We just arrived at a Christmas party- so I have to log off. Will update when I can.

On our way!!

It's 6am and we are enroute to the hospital, I am writing from my BlackBerry. I am not really nervous, just want to get to the hospital... We have just under an hour drive. I feel pretty crappy this morning, really bad heartburn :( I am trying to down water in the car and I had some milk at home... I hope it helps soon.

I kind of hope that the ceridil does something today and I go into labor from it... I really want to get this started and meet my baby girl!!

I will update when I can again, we will see what the day brings!!

Part 1 is tomorrow!

Tomorrow morning at 6am DH and I will head to the hospital to start part 1 of the induction!! I am having the Cervidil inserted to help with cervical ripening- this can cause me to go into labor, but chances are I will be back there Monday morning for the oxytocin. After they insert it I have to stay at the hospital for a few hours to be monitored and then I am free to go as long as nothing has changed yet. If all stays the same we will head to church and go to my parents store's Christmas party... if not, we will stay at the hospital- the bags are in the car!

I am oddly not nervous or anxious- I just want to get things going and meet my baby. I am so uncomfortable all the time I am looking forward to holding her in my arms and not being pregnant anymore!

I will update tomorrow night if I can!! We are planning to bring the laptop with us in case I go into labor- but not sure about Internet access there!

Wish me luck!!!

We have a date!!!

I am going to be induced on December 1st!!! I go in for cervical ripening on November 30th! I can't believe it's so soon! I am so excited! I just want it to come now!!

I had my regular BPP and growth scan today, all went well! The fluid levels are stable, HB was great, and she weighed approx 6.3lbs. I then had my appointment with my OB- she did a check of my cervix- said it was softening and she got a finger right through (ewww and ouch).

I will update again soon!!

Today's update

All went well at the ultrasound and my appointment, the baby is still head down and the placenta is still clear of my cervix. The fluid levels are low, but still ok. But now my blood pressure is high, which is something they need to watch closely because it has been sooo low. It explains why I have been so nauseous, hot and headachey this week, my ankles are also swelling a bit now. She didn't seemed worried, so I am not going to either (or at least I will try not to). We are still on track for December 1, 2, or 3rd- we will firm up a date at my next appointment depending on how my cervix is.

In sadder news one of my very close friends found out this week, at 10 weeks pregnant, that her baby's heart has stopped beating. I went to the emergency room with her on Monday night when she had a little bleeding, and then they had an ultrasound Tuesday morning and got the sad news. My heart is breaking for her and her husband- they were so happy and excited to be pregnant and now they are having to go through this. She is having a D&C tomorrow- I am going to go with her and her husband. I am so glad she is seeing Dr. O, I know that she will take great care of them and help them through this. I wish there was something I could do to help them, but I know it is hard and a horrible time and what they need most of all is time and space and just to know we are here for them.

36 Weeks!!

I made it to 36 weeks, have 2 weeks to go!! I kind of wish it would happen now, but that's unlikely!

Lily has now started stretching alot more- way less kicks, more stretching and poking, lol- its funny when she stretches- i can feel her pushing out on both sides of my belly!

I will update again tomorrow after my ultrasound and OB appt!

Not so patiently waiting...

I am ready... the nursery is done, the baby clothes and bedding are washed, the carseat is installed, my house is decorated for Christmas... and I am ready! My bags are packed, my support people are set... all I need now is for my induction day to come, or to go into labor.

I am not a patient person... at all. I am tired and sore, nauseous and swollen... I just want our baby Lily to be here now!

I will be 36 weeks tomorrow, I know I have 2 more to go... they are going to be the longest 2 weeks ever!!!

I was at church this morning with DH and I thought for sure I was going to either pass out or throw up... it was brutal. DH was cold, I was dying of heat- I couldn't wait for mass to be over today.

Now I am trying to relax in my big comfy chair but I can't get comfy- my whole body hurts and I am beyond nauseous. We have friends dropping by in a few minutes, I am hoping the tea DH is making helps my tummy.

Thats my complaining for today... hopefully my next post will be a little more upbeat! I will try to get some pics up this week of my belly (which is growing sooo fast) and of the finished nursery!