Yeah right... It might be my due date, but so far the baby has shown no intention of wanting to come out. No signs of impending labor at all.
So we went to the hospital today for the first 'post due date' check-up. Normally this takes place on DD+1, but since that's in the weekend, and the consults are only from Monday-Friday, we already had it today.
First 30 minutes monitoring the baby's heart rate (between 122 and 151, depending on whether he was asleep or awake) and my contractions (none to speak of). They also checked my BP: 113/67. Then cervix check: not much change from the 9-month check-up I had three weeks ago - about a finger dilated, shortened and soft. The baby's head is putting quite some pressure on it, as it's super low in my pelvis (but that was the same three weeks ago too).
After that it was on to another room for an u/s: still head down, back to the left, in perfect position to come out. Baby in fine condition. Placenta too, although a little bit calcified, but apparently that's normal at the end of a pregnancy. Still enough amniotic fluid everywhere. Baby's estimated weight: about 3 kg (6lbs 10oz).
So everything's ready for a smooth delivery. Now, where are those contractions?!?!?!
(If nothing happens this weekend, we'll have the next check-up on Monday afternoon.)
2 comments:
I'm glad he's healthy... maybe a little too comfortable in the at that!
Hoping you have a safe delivery, soon, and are able to stay comfortable in the meantime.
Hope there's some progress for you this weekend!
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