First, we'd like to say how much we appreciate the prayers, love, and support these last 2 weeks.
We are FINALLY considered full-term and baby will be in great position to have a safe and healthy delivery! Today, we had our second doctors appointment for the week. It started with a high blood pressure reading for me, but a very good heart rate for Baby Stone. Again, baby did not like the monitors squishing on the limited space so kept kicking/hitting the monitors. When Dr. Gosser came into the room, he measured baby's size and we're definitely not having at a little one as we are looking the measurement of 39 weeks. After Dr. Gosser assessed everything, he suggested we talk about induction for next week. We moved into another room to check on amniotic fluid levels. At that point we found out that our little turkey took another flip and has moved back into breech position. WOW! Back to the drawing board.
After some discussion, we now have a plan. Because Justin and I want very much to have a natural delivery, we are scheduled for Dr. Gosser to attempt an external version to move the baby out of breech position. If he is successful, he will administer 1 of 2 medications to begin the induction and send me home for the process to begin. The thought would be to return to the hospital on Thursday for the remainder of labor and delivery. If we aren't successful in moving baby out of breech position, we will deliver on Tuesday via c-section. Of course, the ideal scenario we are praying for is for my body to naturally begin the process and for baby to turn before all of this plan has to play out.
Our biggest praise through this "expect the unexpected" pregnancy, is that our precious little baby seems to be unscathed by the obstacles and trials my body has presented. To this point, we have a baby who is thriving and developing beautifully, has a strong heartbeat, and is obviously moving like a champion. I will endure anything I have to to make sure our baby is happy, healthy, and experiences as little stress through the labor and delivery process as humanly possible. We hand all of our fears, concerns, worry and anxiety to God and pray that all of our health care providers are guided by Him.
Despite feeling overwhelmed by all of the decisions we have had to make today, we are so excited for the day we finally get to meet this little person we have been so blessed with conceiving. We can't wait to find out the gender and see who's nose baby will have. Will we have a red headed baby like Grammy Roena requested? Will baby have daddy's head and mommy's fair skin? Most importantly we want to see 10 fingers, 10 toes, and everything in between.
Hugs and blessings to everyone!
Justin and Erin
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