We went in on Tuesday for our appointment, and for the first time in 4 weeks I passed all my blood tests and u/s tests. That was such a relief! My BPs are still on the higher end- but they really think it's anxiety since I'm passing the other tests. But of course, they still continue to monitor. As we have heard before- the baby looks perfect--its just me again they are concerned about!
So we met with the high risk OB and the OB on call from my group again. After all the test results were in, we told them we wanted to be induced- as Dr H had mentioned. They did a cervix check and said I'm just not favorable. I'm still too thick and high and haven't dilated. They could apply cervidil, but it would be increasing my risk of Emergency C-section, because of my platelets, etc. and could cause complications for future children if we wanted. The doc really took the time to explain to us the risks in detail, and we knew those were not chances we were willing to take.
Turns out that the platelet problem I have is actually a 'condition' called Thrombocytopenia (There is a specific type, but Dave and I couldn't figure out its name- it sounded like another language). This condition puts me at risk with surgery. Which looking back on past surgeries makes a bunch of sense. But that's another story.
The summary was that both docs felt it better to let me try to labor on my own, and TRY to dilate more or get my cervix better prepared on my own before going to induction. So right now, we wait.
Since I passed my blood tests so well Tuesday, they let me cancel my Thurs b/w and u/s test and we just come in Saturday now. So nothing more until Saturday it looks like at this point. I'm going to pray the baby does something on her own. They told us to pack a bag for Saturday again. If my cervix is more favorable then, they can try to induce. If not, we'll discuss next steps then.
I think the baby just wants to stick around till Christmas :) LOL
Some of you have asked how we are letting people know when she's here. I know mom and Dave are planning on calling/texting family & friends right away. So we'll do our best to get the word out quickly! We'll also try to put a quick update here too- with her name and stats!!
And as promised, here are some belly photos at 39 weeks I took last weekend. And just for fun, I did a comparison of the 39 week belly shots to the 5 weeks ones- WOW!
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