35.2

I promise more is going on in our life, but growing Lizard is the top priority right now. Soon we will be back to normally scheduled posts other than bump-updates.






Dr. Update:
So I had my 35 week appointments this week ( one with MFM on Tuesday and my OB today )


MFM finally gave her stamp of approval on induction.  I know so, cuz I received a call from someone at the hospital telling me I was scheduled. She gave me the talk about how babies born at 37 weeks have a 10-20% chance of needing oxygen supplementation, and yada-yada.. I said I accept the risk.
She had nothing to offer up about throwing up in the middle of the night while sleeping.. I booked 3 more NST's and one more ultrasound before departing for the hour and half drive home ( construction season is really bad on the commute )  I also had a NST and BPP ultrasound at this visit.


Today I had my visit with my OB.  We discussed what will happen when I arrive for induction.  ( cervadil , and Pitocin ) I reminded him that my previous inductions were quick.  His time frame has this spread out over like 18-24 hours.  I said I would be shocked if it took that long.


I also asked about the details when I arrive. Am I gonna be bed ridden, can I still move around, catheter, freely use bathroom, food etc.  Once they place the cervadil, I need to lay in bed for 2 hours.. then I am free to move around. He said ask for food as soon as I get there, as soon as I show signs of labor, they will cut me off.. Not to say I can't eat snacks I bring. No catheter, he just said go to the bathroom before they place it, cuz for optimal success it needs to be undisturbed for  2 hours.


We discussed all my meds ( really 3 ) but what I stop before induction, and what I have to take when.


He measured my fundal height, where Lizard proceeded to high 5 him -several times.


They did a swab for the Group B Beta Strep and since I was already in the position, he asked if he could check my cervix. Since I was interested, I let him. To his surprise he said her head is right there.  I was 1cm dilated, and 20% effaced, my cervix is soft.

The 5 things they are looking at for a "good" induction :


Dilation (how open your cervix is)
Effacement (how long it is)
Station (how low is baby)
Position (which way is it angled)
Consistency (how firm or soft)




He said I got a 4 out of 5 right now.. So that is a good sign for induction success.


How far along?  35.2 Weeks

Clothing? All Maternity --nothing feels comfortable.

Stretch marks? Yes. 

Sleep?  Very much interrupted == Just accepting no sleep.

Best moment of this week? Telling work my final day.

Worst moment of this week? Throwing up in bed.

Miss anything? Food. All forms of food. Just feel like I can't eat, to satisfy my appetite.

 Movement? Lots of Movement. I've said Lizard is coming out with purple hair and a nose ring she is so defiantly kicking and screaming in there. 

Symptoms? just tired, not able to get comfortable.

Food cravings?  Iced tea -- plain no sugar

Gender? Girl 

Labor Signs? Contractions here and there

Belly button in or out?  in 

Mood?  tired.

Milestones? work days measured in single digits.

Looking forward to?  Date night this weekend.. == Well I've told hubs it needs to happen, we'll see how he feels after long days.