My apologies in advance if this sounds like a pity party, but I have to vent. I’m 40 w 6 d today and had my “41w “check up yesterday. First, my regular OB is on vacation this week, so I saw the Dr. on call in the practice. As I’m 41 wk on Sunday, they scheduled me for a NST and u/s to check aging placenta, fluid levels and obviously well being of the baby. I had the u/s prior to going to my regular appointment. The tech checked everything...it took about 5 min and looked fine...and then the radiologist comes in for his prognosis. Not only did he have the guts to try and change my due date to two weeks earlier, but said the baby is only 7 lbs 7 oz after not doing any sort of measurements. I was incensed, but whatever, and went on to my next appt. I got to the Dr. and went in for my internal exam (after waiting in for over an hour) – the on call Dr tells me I’m only 1 cm and 50% effaced! Apparently, I’ve "regressed" from 2 CM to 1 CM, but am only 50% effaced. WHAT???? How is that freaking possible? I GINORMOUS, not to mention, am "less" than what my normal Dr. has told me over the four visits!!! The previous Friday, my Dr assured me they would schedule an induction on the 29th “just in case” I didn’t go while she was on vacation. Someone in the office was to call and schedule it. Well, I come to find out at this last appointment that not only has it not been scheduled, this Dr. can’t do anything about it and just suggested I schedule my 42 week check in. I’m frankly, pretty mad at this point, but realize I can do absolutely nothing. The appointment ends with a 40 min NST in which the baby proceeds to start break dancing in my belly and I produce not even one contraction. OMG – I truly am going to be pregnant forever.
They were finally able to schedule me for an induction next week after I sort of begged. I go in Tuesday 8/28 for the cervadil and then am “on call” for Wednesday to come in! The Dr. had the gall after telling me this that she’s “sure” I’ll go before that….um what part of my exam gave her that indication? My sense is this kid has moved in and I will be attending college on their behalf.
OK – pity party is over, so what is the upside:
- Big kid= good sleeper (hooray!)
- My mom came in to spend time with the baby, but selfishly I get to spend time with her. We’re having lots of fun and both feel like we’re on vacation.
- The baby WILL come despite my impatience.
Can’t wait to meet you Baby Bob.
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Reading this almost exactly one year later (almost to the hour) and I remember what it felt like to be soooo done and soooo impatient. What I didn't know what how wonderful the little bug would actually be and that a year later, she's be sleeping peacefully in her crib after a huge dinner of lasanga. :)
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