I went to my OB this afternoon and everything went well. My weight was up like I expected however my blood pressure was very good, so he's not worried. It's not like I've put on 50 lbs or anything but def a hearty amount. Oh well. My boy is going to be well feed. I chose a pediatrician while I was there so I feel good that Gavin will be in good hands when he is born.
I'm measuring a week ahead so I'm going to convince myself that he will come early. Although in my childbirth class this weekend, I heard it was a proven statistic that first time mom's usually go over their due date by at least a week.
Which brings me to the topic of a planned birth. Not planned C-section. There's a difference. Although I'm sure it will be nice to plan a C-section, there really is a great risk in any sort of surgery, so I'll just go with a planned induction. I asked my Dr. how he felt about the God Aweful induction so that D can make sure and be in TX when I go into labor. Luckily, my Dr. is okay with it and does it often but mostly for military. We discussed how painful it will be and how much longer I'll be in labor. Please Gavin don't make me do it!!Just make your entrance when your daddy is home! BUT, if I absolutely need to schedule his arrival, I will.
We also discussed having a birth plan. Everything says to have a birth plan but to be flexible. They are usually for mom's to outline their birth-who do not want pain relief or for religious reasons. (Think Tom and Katie Cruise) I'm not naive and totally understand that no birth goes as planned. Luckily, my Dr. assured me that everything I would put in my "birth plan" is usually a given and I won't need to write it out. My main requirements were that they would know of my Cord Blood Donation, Yes to an epidural, and NOBODY being allowed in the room besides my hubby when I'm in labor. Now, I may change my mind about my mom being in there since she's had 4 kids after all. But, I really don't want to add to my stress & my poor sister didn't have a choice once my mom was in her delivery room. Anyways, I really hope I'm not leaving anything out. I can get very specific and write up a plan and hand it out to every nurse who walks through my delivery room, but I think I may just relax a little and let things happen. As long as I don't feel too much pain ;)
Anyways, I'm starting my twice a week appointments so I'll be going back on the 24th. I've asked him every question in the book, so they will be quick appointments I'm sure. Just another excuse for me to leave work early every other week :)
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Yeah, so exciting!!! Getting so extremely close!!!
Deciding weither to plan or not has got to be hard. Bryson (my first) came ON his due date.
I am SO like you when it comes to people seeing me. I did not want anyone other than Ryan in there either, but once you are in that moment that is the last thing on your mind. I promise. So I had my mom stay (just Ryan & my mom)and I'm glad I did because she took babies first pictures <- very important. Think about it girl. Your hubby will be there to take pictures but he also just fell in love with you all over again so he will be making sure your okay too. She will not be able to take any pictures until the baby is out (once delivery starts) so don't worry about that. You will want pictures of him being weighed, cleaned, etc. and chances are she can get more than your hubby.
I scheduled to be induced a day before I was due because my dr was only available that day & I was afraid I'd be late & have Rylie on Hween day which I did not want! ha But luckily she came 5 days before she was due. I did a LOT of walking the last month or 2 trying to help move things along!
Hey, just a tip, you might want to talk to your dr about recovery after you have Gavin. Like is he/she planning to give you meds to knock you out after he's born or ease your pain. I didnt know I'd be given drugs after Rylie was born & I was so groggy I barely remember anything right after she was born. I remember her coming out & being takin away & then I remember waking up 2 hrs late & relatives were just in my delivery room holding her. =( I was really in a daze & kinda upset about it. Just a little thing I wanted to mention to you. Nobody told me about this before so thought you might wanna know.
Listen Mrs. Graves--it's been almost a week and you haven't posted something new for me to read, I'm having withdrawls! :)
Love ya!
Muah!
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