Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hope Abides

I have news.
I left something out of my previous post about my Dr appt today. I was planning on asking my "fave" Dr some questions about being induced. Well, as you know, I didn't get to see him today. One of my biggest reasons for inquiring is because they keep saying that this baby is going to be bigger. That statement continues to make me nervous each and every time I hear it spoken. Ava was 6lb 14oz and that was big enough! To spare you the details- I will just say that I was healing for quite some time! Really.

When I was chatting with the Dr that I did see, I decided to ask her. She told me that she wouldn't personally do it and that I would have to ask my "fave" Dr. Did I mention how much I like her? Kidding. Anyway, she agreed to pass along the message to his nurse.

Well, at 5:15 pm I got a call from my Dr office. It was Margo, my "fave" Dr's nurse. She told me that my Dr wants to see me on Monday and that he would be willing to induce me on Tuesday at 6am. WHAT, you are kidding me! I am just excited that I have a slot in place in case we decide it is the right decision. I don't want my baby to get too big that I have to have a c-section. Saying that- I also don't want to get induced before my body is ready and have to have a c-section. So, I guess we'll see. In my book options are good....especially since the days continue to tick by and he's not getting any smaller in there!

Now again, I'm really hoping to go on my own some time this weekend! BUT, I have to tell you that I feel better knowing that Tuesday is an option for induction. I am also excited that I get to see my "fave" Dr on Monday and it sounds like he is most likely going to be the Dr to deliver our son...whether I go this weekend or Tuesday or whenever. Glum has been replaced by glee!

7 comments:

Goddess Librarian said...

I hope you go on your own before being induced... maybe knowing you have that option you'll relax and then go into labor. I was induced the first time and it was not exactly fun. But neither is waiting around to have a baby that doesn't want to come!

The G Family said...

I know- I do have mixed feelings.
I am just hoping to go on my own this weekend. But- I'm glad to have the slot ready in case we decide that it's time.

Family Hood said...

That is GREAT!!!! New baby by next week!!! You must be so thrilled!!!!

The G Family said...

I am excited! I feel the end in sight and that's a relief. 9 days till my due date. Come on forces of nature- get busy!


***Note- this entire post was edited b/c I confused the "H" out of some folks! So, no, you are not crazy if it appears a bit different.

Tony Graziano said...

you are not going to make it to monday janis. you will give birth on sunday. how do i know this? its the 17th. I beleive this for 2 reasons. Chet and I were both born on the 3rd. And I think Ava and Dean will be the same. ALSO, this about it. the 17th...7+1=8... Let that spin around in your head for a while...

The G Family said...

Uncle Tony- you are a riot!
SO BE IT!

Anonymous said...

My fingers are crossed that you don't have to go through the induction. I think Tony is on to something -- I'm hoping for the 17th!!! (Or today...)