Yesterday, rather early in the morning, I got a call from my OB. She needed me to go for a bio physical NOW to check on the baby. A bio physical is an ultrasound where they look for specific things. In this case - she wanted them to measure the amniotic fluid to make sure the levels were OK - if there were too low she wanted to induce right then. So, I called Holly & canceled our breakfast plans (which sucked - I was going to take her to The Grove!) and then called my husband to let him know what was going on. I think he heard the anxiety in my voice because all he said was, "I'll be there in 15 minutes." I ran around like a crazy person: showering, dressing and throwing things in my hospital bag just in case this was IT.
The ultrasound went fine - the amniotic fluid level is holding steady & Baby Yates still looks good. But...the placenta is starting to show signs of calcification - not a good sign. It was only designed to last 2 weeks beyond a 40 gestation, then it starts to shut down. Since I'm at 41 weeks today, that makes sense.
My OB, while she had me on the phone prior to my ultrasound, let me know what was what too. I had thought that I'd have my regular appointment Monday afternoon and then we'd check on things and decide where to go from there. She informed me that she did some checking with Labor & Delivery at the hospital and they can't schedule me to be induced on Tuesday - no beds. They can't guarantee I'll have a bed Wednesday either. And at that point - she feels I'm getting too far past my due date to risk waiting any longer. So...she has scheduled me to be induced on Monday morning (starting very early! I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am). This is to insure I have a bed when I need one, since inducing for some tends to draw out labor.
On one hand I'm relived to have a firm date to get this started. On the other hand I'm incredibly frightened.
But, Jesse and I have been praying (without ceasing as Paul exhorted us to do!) and feel that this is part of His plan and that while it may not have been our first choice for how things would go down, that He is in control of it all.
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I am really glad to hear you have a plan and a firm date, even though you were not planning to induce. So good to hear that the ultrasound went well. I am praying for you, Darcy. You are going to do fine!!
God definitely knows how to get things done. You will be fine. I know it's scary! Hang in there and it will over before you know it!! With Armando labor was only 6 hours so I will be praying that your inducement goes just as well!
I have to say I do enjoy the idea of inducement because it's so planned. No waiting for contractions to get to a certain point before going to the hospital and having your baby in the parking lot which was my fear!! lol It's controlled and comfortable and you are at the hospital where there are nurses and doctors and everything you need for yourself and your baby boy.
Try to get as much sleep as you can on Sunday night. I have a feeling you won't be sleeping much (I couldn't!) but if you can it will be the last time you get sleep for a long time! We can't wait to see Baby Yates!! Just breathe:) You are going to be just fine!
Yay!!!!!
I know this must be nerve wracking but hopefully no more nerve wracking than waiting with no firm date. I have done it both ways and I think I prefer inducement. It goes faster and so you aren't so wrung out and dead tired after 19 hours of labor when push time comes (pun intended). 19 hours of piddling around vs 4 hours of "git er done", I'd take the 4 hour gig! You will be fine, baby boy will be fine and I will be praying like mad while verifying scripts on Monday. How exciting! You never know though he could beat you guys to the punch.....;0) I can't wait to meet him!