38 1/2 Weeks
From Dawn on July 13, 2009
Today’s appointment went well. I talked to the Dr. about all the pain I am having in my pelvic area and she said it is because the baby is so low. She did an exam and I am now 4cm dilated and 80% effaced, so a little progress from 2 weeks ago. My blood pressure was high on the first reading(140/94), she took it 10 min later and it was down to 122/82 and she was fine with that. My blood sugars have been fine but they don’t like gestational diabetics to go much past 39 weeks. There are certain risks to doing so and we would like to avoid those, but since I can’t have a traditional induction we have to weigh the pros and cons of delivering her. I will have an ultrasound later this week to check fetal weight, fluid levels and the general well being of the baby. We will decide what to do from there. I am really hoping my body kicks into gear and labor starts naturally, on the other hand the ultimate goal is to get baby girl into this world safe and sound, if that means an induction(breaking my water) or possible c-section I am really ok with it.
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