Induction...

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!

Non-stress test

Well yesterday the doctor sent me in for a non-stress test at Labor and Delivery. Because of his lack of putting on the pounds she wanted to see how he was doing. So Kelly and I headed to the hospital and waited for our turn. There were two other women in the waiting room and they looked much more miserable than me! I guess I should count myself lucky for having a small baby and not much swelling! The nurse said he was doing great but suggested we come back 2 times a week. We'll see what the doctor orders whether she decides to induce which is the standard treatment for a baby with IUGR that is full term or whether she keeps him in to gain another measly 2 oz... We'll find out around 4pm!