First was my cardiologist. I was put on a 24 hour heart monitor. Trooper turned in back in about 2 hours ago. I am now on partial bed rest (cannot drive, have to have my feet up as much as possible, cannot clean house and so on...). He wanted me to see an electrical doctor...well wanted...not so much...made me...yes. He made the appointment for me and did not give me a choice as to day or time or what have you.
I was just glad my dad drove me while mom watched the kiddos so I would not have to tell him that I have been having breathing/lightheaded spells while driving and then drove myself to the appointment!
Second was my sono and OB. Trooper took me there. We had our sono to check her size and she is perfect for her gestational age (was showing 38 weeks and 3 days on the sono and I was 38 weeks and 2 days at the appointment). She was showing about 7 pound and 5 ounces. I am still measuring small, but the doctor is not worried...Presley is just getting in position.
Hey...I have not even gained the minimum weight recommended. Only off my 2 pound and I am sure to gain at least 1 in the next week. Also less to lose! I did not gain it with Paige or Peyton either. They recommend 25-35. Parker...well I gained 50 so that was so much fun to get rid of let me tell you!
Anyways...induction is set for next Tuesday. I wanted sooner (and those of you who know me too well know I also wanted an even day, but that would bean I would have to wait until Friday the 6th for an open even spot...this 9 month pregnant bed rest momma of 3 said NO WAY), but she said no. In the past year they have shown that some babies born at 38 weeks still do not have lungs totally developed. So now they do not do it without a medical reason before 39. As of tomorrow, Presley will be the one to stay in the longest. The other kiddos were born 37, 38, and 38 and 3 days.
I know some people have asked why they induce, why not just wait, and so on...well I have had to be induced with all mine. Parker my water broke and I never went into labor. It was that or a c-section. Paige I had issues with her pregnancy. I was on bed rest for 6 1/2 weeks with headaches and high blood pressure. I was put on meds and it got better. At the end of the pregnancy it went up again while still on meds. I was told at 36 weeks the day I turned 38 I would be induced for both of our safety...you know...death for her, stroke, death, coma, and so on with me. With Peyton, the doctor said my others were early and just fine so she did not mind taking him early. As a mom with a 19 month old and a almost 3 1/2 year old and family not close enough to help without a few hour drive (that is if you did not count my sister-in-law and family who was also 9 months pregnant...), planned was better for us.
As with Miss Presley, I am on partial bed rest, have 3 kids running around, tired of being pregnant, cannot drive, cannot take care of my kids, cannot take them to the park/pool/Chick-fil-A, blah, blah, blah...so I gladly bring on the induction! Plus this way I have a little recovery time before Parker starts kindergarten 2 1/2 weeks after she is born and 3 1/2 weeks before Paige and Peyton start preschool. All that said, I will bring on the water breaking/labor before the induction please...oh and don't forget the epidural!
Finally was my third appointment that was downtown Austin this morning. Trooper took me while my neighbor watched the boys (Paige is at my mom and dad's house). It was with the electrical doctor. Nothing new really, just more explanations for my condition as well as saying the effects will (or should) go away once Presley is born. He said the worst that may happen is I pass out again (what and fall on Presley...again) If that is not another reason for her to come this week I do not know what is.
Not on that band wagon again, Jami.
So let us all come together and pray that I go into labor/water breaks before Tuesday so I can be done with all of this heart/head mess!
