I forgot to do a chalkboard for the past um... 8 weeks? Yea. I've enjoyed lots of food, birthday parties, a couple date nights, a TON of Mister Goodies ice cream, a few more subbing days, tried all methods google-able (besides castor oil) to get baby boy out once 38 weeks hit, saw 38 weeks come and go... then 39 weeks went by... and we're now at 40 weeks and 3 days and still no baby. But that's ok because God's timing is perfect and we want a strong healthy baby boy in our arms. :)
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| The eggplant I cooked & ate in hopes of kicking him out - HA! |
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| Meredith's baby gear for her special baby doll <3 |
I went for my 38 week appt and was only 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced. I went for my 39 week appt and was 2 cm and still 70%... and my midwife worked her membrane stripping magic and viola! nothing. lol. So when I went in, tearful because of exhaustion (have I mentioned that I'm not sleeping well) and frustration, she checked and while I was 80% effaced I was still only 2 cm. I was so bummed out. I just wanted my baby and if I wasn't sleeping at night anyway, I wanted to be snuggling a sweet boy. We discussed induction, but she said they didn't like to do it before 41 weeks, but since all my family was out of town and a weekend induction would definitely be more convenient for me (I was already late so it wasn't like I was trying to go early!) she would at least talk and think about it and let me know later on.
I didn't hear from her that day, so we assumed it wasn't happening. The next morning though she called and said we were all set for Friday the 28th. I was told to call the hospital at 6:30 Friday morning and they would tell me when to arrive. There are different methods they may use depending on what progress had been made throughout the week and we'd hopefully have our baby boy sometime Friday night. I was scared. to. death. I have no idea what an induction is like and I suddenly had the urge to keep him inside. Oh my. I also worried that I was taking things out of God's hands... but after praying with Billy and doing my devotions and seeking the Lord... I had a peace. This was a blessing to us from the Lord. Billy & I both felt that way. We were able to plan things a little better for our sweet girl. My mom & sister were able to figure things out with work and make it to Lynchburg before he's born. Billy was able to get a full week of work in which has been stressful since he lost his partner and has more territory to cover because of that. It was working out and who knew - maybe baby would come on his own anyway, but the end was in sight, and we were trusting that the Lord would help us through all the other stuff.
So here I am... about 14 hours away from making that phone call to the hospital. My house is clean, the laundry is almost done. A cake has been made (because when family comes to town, you have to make a cake!). Our bags are packed. Camera has been charged. Meredith knows he's coming. My dad is coming tomorrow sometime. Sharon & Billy are coming to be with Meredith all day tomorrow. And... I'm getting Chinese food for dinner tonight! WOOHOO! :)
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| The gifts for my nurses & midwife. Gum, Candy bar, Nail polish, & Chap stick :) |
Thank you to all who offered encouragement and checked in on me over the past few weeks. We are so excited to meet our boy and start our lives as a family of 4! :)
Prayer Requests:
-I'll be far enough along that I won't need much medical intervention tomorrow.
-Meredith will enjoy her day and not worry about mommy.
-That Meredith transitions well into the role of Big Sister & having to share her time.
-That the pain will be minimal (I can dream, right?)
-That family will have safe travels as they come and go.
-That We have a smooth labor & delivery, free of complications
-That a c-section will NOT be necessary
-That Baby Boy is healthy & strong & perfect.
-That mommy & daddy adjust to having 2 kids. :)
Those are the things on my heart right now. :) Have a great weekend. He'll be here soon!!!!!!!
