i had my doctor's appointment today at 40 weeks. i couldn't believe i've made it this far. my OB told me my labor induction will need to be re-scheduled to the 17th since the 15th is already fully booked at the hospital. AND, c-section mamas get first DIBs over labor induction. my hospital can only have 5 scheduled labor procedures per day. in addition, my cervix has not thinned out, which means, my OB will insert a balloon catheter next thursday. HOLY MOLY! so, here comes a ton of questions from me when she told me that was going to happen.
what is that?
how long does it take?
you mean, a real balloon?
can you explain the procedure?
will it hurt?
anyways, this is one unique pregnancy from my adventure at the hospital a month ago, to baby being breeched, and now the balloon catheter! i'm hoping everything goes smoothly. right now, i have no other option but to go through this. i guess, i won't get to experience my water breaking and rushing to the hospital after all. according to my OB, there would be too much risk to keep Baby L in for more than one week after my due date since this is my fourth baby. OK, you win! I can't wait to meet him this upcoming Friday.
and, here's a pic of me @ week 20 versus week 40. Big difference, right? I've gained a total of 35 lbs.
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