A Waiting Game…
Yes, it has been quite a while since my last post but writing has been the last thing on my mind these last few weeks.
We are now less than 2 weeks away from bringing this little stinker into the world and let me just put it to you this way; we’re getting a little antsy.
We went to the doctor 2 weeks and there was no change in Lindsey progressing at all.
We went again last week; still the same results.
We went yet again on Monday and Lindsey has effaced by 50% which is a good sign but still no dilation.
Ever since Monday she has been getting contractions more frequently than before which is an excellent sign that things might be going our way. We have committed to walking every night around the neighborhood to help things along. This will hopefully do something.
Drew is moving around A LOT. He is as active as ever and it’s beginning to take a toll on Lindsey. He is really cramped in there and simply put, he is literally beating the doors down to get out of there.
Our bags are packed and everything is ready here at the homestead. We’ve got diapers, wet wipes, diaper cream, lotion, bottles and every other thing we could possibly need for when we get home.
We go back to the doctor again on Tuesday to see how Lindsey is progressing. If there is still little or no progression, we will more than likely schedule Lindsey to be induced. Now, assuming this is a choice we will either be induced the following week or we will wait another week to see if he comes on his own. This being a double-edged sword, if we induce the following week, there is a 30% chance of a C-section. On the other hand, if we wait a week, he could gain weight getting bigger which makes for a more difficult and risky natural delivery. In my opinion, the first option would be the safest way to go but that’s entirely up to the doc.
That’s the basic update of what’s going on. I’ll let you know later on the week of any changes.