D Day

Well, it looks as if Thomas is going to need some encouragement to come out. I FINALLY made it to the doctor Monday. I had a sonogram which revealed that my fluid levels were on the borderline of low and Thomas weighs between 8 and 8.5 lbs. Also, the technician did not observe the sorts of movements they would like to see. (Personally, I think Thomas is not a morning person and was just not very active because that afternoon he was going nuts!) But, I'm not going to argue with the professional. Then my blood pressure was high (which I blame on laying on my back for 30 minutes while they did they sono) and I was STILL only 1/2 cm.

SO, the doctor decided we needed to induce before the end of the week. I will be admitted to the hospital Thursday at 4 pm and receive a Cervadil treatment over night. Then Friday morning at 4 am, they will start Pitocin. I'm still holding out that he will come on his own before then. But seeing as there are only 36 hours left before this process starts, I guess I need to check in with reality. I will officially be 41 weeks and 2 days when we induce. She told me she'd only let me go as far as 41 weeks 6 days from the beginning, so I suppose this is a nice compromise.

So, that's where we are today. We appreciate your prayers. We will update the blog as soon as we can with pictures! I'm not sure if we will have internet access at the hospital, so it may have to wait until we get home probably Sunday.