After all the "big baby" drama over the last two weeks I finally had an appointment where I left feeling confident and reassured. I saw the midwife I like best.
The ultrasound estimated baby's wt to be 8lb 1oz +/- 1lb, AFI was 13 (normal is 5-25), and placenta was grade 3+ (at 39w1d they expect to see calcifications).
All that talk about gels and induction and all that the last two weeks.. I consented to a pelvic and am 3cm and 70% so she said they wouldn't even do gels at this point if I needed to be induced for a medical reason. She seemed pretty confident that I'd be having a baby soon (well, it will be SOON no matter what considering that 42w is not too far away) but followed up with what we already know - you can walk around at 3 for a few weeks.
I've got the acupuncture/massage/chiro adjustment Tuesday, the day before my EDD and I'm hoping that if I don't have a baby this weekend that it pushes me over the edge. If not, my next appointment is Friday when I'll be 40w2d and we'll re-discuss options at that point.
I did find out that if the baby is over 8lb 8oz or so they'll want to do blood sugar checks (in room), and that if it's above 40 they encourage nursing, below 40 they encourage formula but are happy to use a syringe instead of bottle.
The ultrasound estimated baby's wt to be 8lb 1oz +/- 1lb, AFI was 13 (normal is 5-25), and placenta was grade 3+ (at 39w1d they expect to see calcifications).
All that talk about gels and induction and all that the last two weeks.. I consented to a pelvic and am 3cm and 70% so she said they wouldn't even do gels at this point if I needed to be induced for a medical reason. She seemed pretty confident that I'd be having a baby soon (well, it will be SOON no matter what considering that 42w is not too far away) but followed up with what we already know - you can walk around at 3 for a few weeks.
I've got the acupuncture/massage/chiro adjustment Tuesday, the day before my EDD and I'm hoping that if I don't have a baby this weekend that it pushes me over the edge. If not, my next appointment is Friday when I'll be 40w2d and we'll re-discuss options at that point.
I did find out that if the baby is over 8lb 8oz or so they'll want to do blood sugar checks (in room), and that if it's above 40 they encourage nursing, below 40 they encourage formula but are happy to use a syringe instead of bottle.
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