Baby Update!

Happy Friday!
I went in for my 36 week doctor's appointment today. I am dilated (or is it "dialated"?) a mere 1 centimeter and 50% effaced, for those of you who care about those numbers. :)

They moved back (and officially scheduled) my induction date. They now have me scheduled for Tuesday, December 23rd at 7am.

Many people have asked why they are inducing me. There is only one 'medical' type reason and that is because I went into labor pretty fast with Keegan. When I was in the hospital to deliver him, I dilated from 3 cm to 9 cm in less than 10 minutes. The doctor said this is highly unusual for a first pregnancy. We want to be 'ready' with this one since 2nd deliveries are usually even faster than the first. My body is just efficient; what can I say? So, this is part of the reason for inducing me. The other reasons are just a matter of preference and convenience. Our doctor is on Christmas vacation after Christmas, Nathan gets vacation days before New Year so he'll be home, we can have a solid plan for what to do with Keegan, and so on.

So, that's the plan! Looks like I'll be bringing her home in a stocking!!
Enjoy your weekend!

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Christi said…
I was induced with Samuel b/c he was late. It is SO nice to be able to plan, eh? Hope these last few wks go well for you! Not much longer!!! :)
December 5, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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