Bailey Patiently Waits for his Baby Brother- Our 39 Week Appointment Update

Bailey has a bad habit of getting all of his toys out and spreading them all over the floor. He's getting ready to share all of them with his baby brother....as soon as he gets here. Bailey is getting pretty tired from all of this waiting, and so is mommy (38 weeks in this picture)! So, here's the latest from our 39 week OB appointment.....The baby has dropped some, but I am still not dilated any. Assuming that our little Landon doesn't decide to make his grand entrance into this world between now and next Thursday (June 12th- the date that's been etched in out hearts and minds as "due date" for the last 9 months in case anyone forgot!), we have a back up plan of induction.

Here is what it is: Next Thursday, we have an appointment at 2pm for an ultrasound biophysical profile, which basically means they are going to measure Landon's size and weight (which could be 1 lb. off less or more), assess his breathing, and check amniotic fluid levels. Based on his size estimates, one of two things will happen. If he's measuring a little small, they will most likely have us wait until the following week (week of June 16th) for induction. If he's normal or larger size, they will most likely admit me that night (June 12th) to begin the induction process. This process, as explained to us, is a 2 day process. I'd be admitted the night before for the placement of Cervadil, which is a medication that "ripens" the cervix and gets it ready for delivery. You have to be in the hospital for this because it can start actual contractions and the baby would need to be monitored. The following morning, the Cervadil would be removed, and Pitocin would be started. I've been told that Pitocin induced contractions feel like you're being hit by a mack truck- which I'm really not looking forward to! Unfortunately, the next day would be Friday the 13th. Not a very lucky date, but at this point, enough prayers have been prayed to protect both myself and this precious baby from any bad luck. Our doctor is scheduled to be at the hospital on Friday June 13th, but will not be there the following week, which also leads me to believe that she will be more inclined to induce the 12th so she can be there. If he is smaller for his gestational age, she will be forced to wait until next week and we'll just get who we get as the delivering doctor. I'm okay with that at this point. So that's pretty much where we are right now. I'm still trying to walk as much as possible. I'm also planning on working up to and on next Thursday because I have to have something to do or I'll go crazy! Everything else has been done and I can only watch so much television and read so many pregnancy/baby books. Mike is closely monitoring my caseload so I don't overdo it. I did tell work today that next Thursday will be my last day. I don't want any patients scheduled for Friday just in case I'm in the hospital! I'll update everyone if anything changes and will try to post an update after the appointment next Thursday.