Baby Liza Update (39.5 weeks) (after the doctor)
I had a doctor’s appointment this morning and I was hoping, hoping that when she saw me she would just send me on the the hospital. Wishful thinking on my part! The baby has dropped down some more which is a good sign but I haven’t made any significant progress in either effacement or dilation. My doula seems to think that once I do start, I will be immediately into active labor. So potentially that part will go more quickly. My doctor said she could go ahead and induce me but that if I didn’t want an epidural, then pitocin at this point was “cruel and unusual” punishment. So we are down to waiting.
My mom is packing up to go home now. Stephen has gone on to work today after taking Thursday and Friday off last week. Somehow I feel as if I’ve missed the prom or something.
When I left the doctor’s office she made me another appointment for next week. May 14. Three days after my due date. I really hope that I don’t have to keep that one…
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Comment by Rachel
Sigh. Well, I’m in town this week after all. Going to the doc myself today to deal with this nasty sinus stuff. If boredom or discomfort strikes you, give me a call. I’m thinking of you!!!
Posted on May 7, 2007 at 11:05 am
Comment by Mark J Musante
Aw man, liza missed the May 6th date I’d picked.
Posted on May 7, 2007 at 11:42 am
Comment by Jessica
Will be thinking about you guys!
Posted on May 7, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Comment by Misty
Mark, if there’s an IF/Liza pool, I totally need a cut of that action!
Posted on May 7, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Comment by siliconchef
Check your belly button for that pop-up turkey timer.
Posted on May 7, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Comment by Mark J Musante
Misty: no pool, just some informal guessing on ifMUD. There’s a book in the Adventurer’s Lounge if you’d like to take a peek.
Posted on May 8, 2007 at 6:42 am
Comment by Misty
Even my belly button doesn’t cooperate in this venture.
Posted on May 8, 2007 at 7:30 am