Today we had our 40 week appointment. Everything went well and I had made a little more progress. I'm at a really good 5cm and 75% effaced. We had a ton of questions (and still do!) and ran through all the what if's of what do to from here.
Since my contractions are consistent and painful she said the next time I have them to come on in. Even if they aren't 3-5 minutes apart like they say they should be. Mine are usually 7 minutes apart and obviously that's enough for my body considering the progress I've made so far. Plus, we don't want to have him at home or on the H3 :)
The ideal plan would be for my contractions to pick up again on their own and after 30 minutes head into L&D so they can monitor me. Then while I'm having the contractions they'd like to break my water and hopefully that will be all that I need to stay in active labor on my own. We're just waiting around tonight to see if the contractions kick in on their own again. If not, they are going to call tomorrow morning and have me come in when they aren't too busy. At that time, they are going to check and see if I've made anymore progress from today. Then we have the option of them going ahead and breaking my water in hopes that will start the contractions. Dr. Coleman is very confident that once my water breaks things will get going and he'll be on his way!
Please keep us in your thoughts & prayers! While we know what's ahead there are still so many unknown factors to think about. I pray everything goes according to plan and all the decisions we make are the correct ones. We're so anxious to meet this sweet little guy and share him with all of you!
Love,
Randy, Liz and baby Noah :)
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2 years ago
I am tearing up! Saying lots of prayers for everyone involved today. I send hugs and love from freezing and iced over Iowa.
ReplyDeleteYou truly are going to be amazing parents. I can only imagine the feeling you are going to have when you hold him. I just only wish I was there to hold him too :)
Enjoy your time together and I pray that all goes well. May it be a beautiful experience that brings you closer and makes you fall more in love.
You guys are great and I am so excited for you.
I am going to be an anxious wreck today :)
Noah- Be good to your mommy today buddy. She loves you very much and needs you to comply ok? Everyone that knows your mommy and daddy are so excited to meet you and love you so much already!! We can't wait to see pictures of your face soon. You are one lucky guy!! Love you.
So excited for you Liz! Once Noah arrives you are going to look back and wonder, "How did we ever live our life without him"? I can only hope labor is easy on you since you've made such great progress thus far on your own at home! Either way, I know you will do great. I'll be thinking of you guys!!! Can't wait to see pics of your beautiful baby!
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WOW! Your big day is almost here! What an incredible feeling...I can't wait to find out for myself someday! Saying many prayers for the three of you! Love you bunches!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely thinking about you guys today! I hope everything goes easy and smooth for you, and Noah isn't too much of a little stinker! I can't wait to see him! Love you!
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ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world!! I can't wait to see all of the darling photos your beautiful mother is going to take of you on here. She is quite the photographer- please don't ever tell her to stop taking your picture. Again, you are one lucky boy to have Liz and Randy as your mommy and daddy.
Can't wait to meet you in June!