So yesterday at our doctors appointment the doctor entered the room and said "so how does Sunday sound?" We said ok... She decided that since Jackson isn't growing that it's time to get him out. So Sunday at 7pm we go in for the first part of our induction. Cervadil for the first 12 hours and then it's on to the Pitocin at 7am on Monday morning. The doctor told me I have a 40% chance of having a c section since the baby has either Small for Gestational Age or IntraUterine Growth Restriction. Apparently these two things make a baby less tolerant to the stress of labor and therefore it can end in a c section. According to my doctor it would be a shame for such a small baby! I agree. I am praying for a normal delivery! The doctor also informed me that my body is not cooperating in getting prepared for delivery so we could take 12 hours or 36 hours to induce... I am pushing for the shorter! We'll see how it goes. For now Kelly and I are planning our final weekend as DINKs. And thinking of fun ways to spend the time together. We are also putting together the swings and bouncers and doing the last bit of shopping. I was also informed that because he might have SGA or IUGR and is so small the pediatrician will probably suggest supplementing nursing with formula to fatten him up. So I am washing my bottles and getting ready for his arrival. Still don't know what kind of formula to get but that's what Kelly's for! Walmart runs after the baby is born!
Thank you for all your prayers! Just a few days more and we'll have our little guy to care for! Exciting and scary all at the same time!
Last minute list- Alchol swaps for the belly button, and if he is circumcised you will need patrolium jelly and gauze. Something I didn't think of the first time.
ReplyDeleteNurse on demand and you won't need formula!!! That's just "advice" from your nursing natzi (SP) sister-in-law!!! LOL!!! Shelly's right, you'll definately need the patrolium jelly, gauze for the circ. and alcohol for his tummy button! We'll be praying for you!!! I know you are well prepared and will do just fine! Love you!
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