Friday, April 28, 2006

11 days until the due date

I had another doc appointment yesterday. There was no change in my progress. I'm still 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I was really hoping that she would tell me that I was 4 cm dilated and wouldn't make it until next week. hee hee

I go again next week on Thursday and then I will go again the following Tuesday (on my due date). The doc told me that if I haven't delivered by then that we will pick a date to schedule induction. Personally, I want to wait it out as long as possible without having to be induced. I've heard that the contractions are much worse when the mom is induced. But, I guess if I DO have to get induced then I will get to select the day and the doctor that I want to do the delivery. That's the only plus side to it in my mind.

According to the baby websites that I visit, Sophia probably weighs 7 pounds at this point. I'm anxious to see how big she really is when she's born.

3 comments:

mia224 said...

You're right about the bad contractions when you get induced. I was in labor for 12 hours with Matthew, half of which were the MOST PAINFUL contractions ever because they were only 1 minute apart! Pitocin is your enemy! :) But I'm sure your delivery will be fine and hopefully you won't need any intervention. Can't wait to hear when Sophia arrives. If it's okay, Mel and I want to try and visit you at the hospital...

TMoore said...

I can't wait to get the news that Sophia has arrived. Hang in there Shirley!

Virginia Beach Alexanders said...

We would love to have you visit us at the hospital. You are on our email list - so when Sophia arrives you will definitely know! :)