Well, contrary to my "plans" for how I hoped Baby Girl B would come into this world, I'm being induced this Saturday. I've had some blood pressure issues this week (borderline preeclampsia) that kind-of came out of nowhere, so since I'm basically full term and everything looks good, we're not going to wait around to see if my blood pressure gets worse. I was put on "bed rest" earlier this week (basically my doctor told me I was done working, needed to relax and put my feet up, not do any housework, etc.). Nathan was a trooper, picking up the slack around the apartment and scolding me whenever I tried to start cleaning or picking up or something. I'm feeling pretty good, though, and am SO excited to get baby out of me. :-)
All along, I'd wanted to let things progress naturally and have Baby Girl B come in her own time. I actually kept looking for doctors after the first one I met matter-of-factly said she schedules inducements for her patients so she can deliver them rather than someone she shares call with (she was in private practice). I've always thought the increase in the number of women scheduling inductions (primarily for convenience) for delivery was a little out of control and didn't want to go that route. A small part of me feels a bit of regret that we won't exactly get the experience I had hoped for, but in the end, we'll still have our new daughter!
I'm taking the full 12 weeks under FMLA, but the clock started on that this week since I was put on bed rest. Another reason I'm glad we're not waiting around for baby to decide it's time. I want to have as much time with her as possible.
Michelle arrives at 10 p.m. tonight to be here for delivery with Nathan and me. We're so excited! I can't imagine going through this without her here. And we're very excited about Grammy and Grampa Woodward being here soon -- possibly on Sunday! I didn't think we'd actually have visitors come to the hospital to see us.
So, I guess next time I post, I'll be a mom. Very surreal, but amazing.
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3 comments:
Good luck and God Bless. It's OK to mourn not delivering your baby in the way you thought you would. For 9 months, for several years, for much of your life(?) you've thought of the birth of your first child. And so surely it comes as a surprise and disappointment that she will be born in a way different than that which you had planned or expected.
Yet in the end, to use your words, you'll still have your daughter. It will be your special day, a day you and Nathan will never forget.
I'll be thinking and praying for you two/three this weekend. God has blessed you richly with a deep love for each other, and I know that you will shower your new child with that same love.
Blessings to you all!
My countdown is a little different..."14 Days and Counting" until I get to see me new niece! I can not wait. And you were right about seeing Grammy and Grampy on Sunday. Did you really think Mom would wait?? :-)
I'll be looking forward to the call. But will understand if you need to call grandparents first. But I BETTER be next!
Love you all and you will be in my thoughts. Can't wait to see you.
Steph
Oh, by the way...SO, SO, SO glad Michelle is there with you!
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