Although my due date has come and gone, we just found out that by tomorrow at this time I will be a mom! Sorry I haven't been in touch much the past few days, but we've been waiting for a bunch of test results that my doctors were running. Turns out from an ultrasound I had yesterday they were able to determine that my amniotic fluids are running a little low...the baby is just fine- strong heartbeat, still moving lots, and just about 8lbs...but they don't want to keep him in there much longer without enough fluids. So, they gave me the choice of either waiting a few days to see if things start on their own but then having to induce me by the end of the weekend, or going ahead with a scheduled C-Section. With low fluids and my family history, the doctor said that there was a higher chance that the baby may not be able to make it through a natural delivery, ultimately having to have a c-section ....so after weighing all the pros and cons, it seemed more logical to just go ahead with the c-section rather than risk going through hours and hours of labor, only to have to have a cesarean in the end anyway. Go with what you know is gonna work, right? Besides, I have no desire to be a hero, and unnecessary pain just doesn't sound like a good time to me. So I am scheduled to go in at 8am tomorrow morning, and the surgery will take place at 10am. I can hardly believe that I will be holding my son by lunchtime tomorrow...crazy!!! Despite my anxiety about surgery (this will be my first surgery and the first time I've ever been in the hospital) I am beside myself with the anticipation of meeting our little one. I will be in the hospital until Tuesday, but Mark will hopefully be calling and emailing everyone tomorrow evening to let them know how it all goes, and of course to send pictures!
Thanks again for all of your calls and well wishes lately. Please keep Mason and I in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow as you celebrate St. Patty's Day... hopefully we'll have the luck of the Irish with us. What a great birthday, huh?
I'm off to enjoy my last afternoon and evening as a non-parent. It has been suggested that I simply revel in the opportunity to sleep! :)
Lots of Love,
Adrienne
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