The past few days I had noticed a few changes in my pregnancy symptoms. Number one, I thought there was a chance that I might be leaking some amniotic fluid. And number two, the baby’s movements seemed to have slowed down quite a bit. Playing the part of a paranoid, first time mom I called my doctor today and she booked me in for an appointment. Upon examination she discovered that I was not leaking amniotic fluid (phew) but the measurement of my uterus had gone down since last week. That, combined with the slowing of fetal movement, was enough to convince her to send me to the hospital for a non-stress test and an ultrasound to check the health of my baby and the level of my amniotic fluid. She told me that if there was any cause for concern, I would probably be induced. Her assurance was that since my body is basically ready to go into labour at any time, the induction, if necessary, would be successful.
I kept my cool until I got home and called Steve. "We need to go to the hospital! I might need to be induced! HOLY CRAP!!!"
We loaded up all our gear (video camera, digital camera, overnight bag, baby bag, etc.) and sped to the hospital. Neither I nor the baby were in any imminent danger, but the very thought that TODAY could be the day we meet Kicky Boots had us both filling our shorts.
Upon our arrival at the hospital we were ushered to the maternity ward where they hooked me up to the fetal heart monitor. They watched the baby’s heart beat and movement patterns for about 40 minutes and all looked dandy. I even had a few mild contractions that the machine picked up. Then we had a quick ultrasound to assess the levels of my amniotic fluid. Again, all looked fine. So, we were relieved. Of course, the baby’s well being is of the utmost.
I must admit I was a little sad that they didn’t tell me I was going to be induced, though. Once I had the thought in my head that we could meet the baby today, it was hard to relinquish. I know it will be much better to just let nature take its course and for me to go into labour without medical intervention.
Time will tell.
Thanks to all those who knew about our little adventure this morning and were sending their prayers and good vibes our way.
Don’t let up.
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Count me among the ones thinking of you all the time. I check your blog about a billion times I day. I’m just so freakin’ excited!
Can’t wait Amanda! Did you get my e-mail?
It is a little hard to be sent back home isn’t it? I remember after being on the induction list for 7 days and thus 7 days overdue I went to the hospital for said non-stress test, hoping my presence would just get them to give me a bed and start the induction. No go, we sure cried when we got home. And then we had to wait 5 more days! Hope things continue to go well and that you don’t have any scary situations before baby Brown arrives.
When I talked to Christy this morning, I told her that I hoped the baby was fine, but that you were just at the point where they’d rather induce you than send you home :)
SOON!!!
Wow, I’m biting my nails! I’m praying too!
I’m checking regularly too, so soon! Everything is going to be fine, any day now.
Hi,
I ventured over from Kristens’s blog via one of your comments.
How exciting!
I hope everything goes well for you.
~Leesha~
How exciting! I feel for you getting excited at the thought of an induction though, we had a similar situation and while I didn’t really want our baby to be born that early (I was only 36 wks at the time) it was a bit crushing to have to wait another couple of weeks. I hope Baby Brown arrives at the perfect time for you all.
Sending good vibes!!! At least you know that it can’t be long now! The waiting game is not easy, but she will come in her own sweet time. Best of luck!!!
I join the others in well wishing and prayers. Love ya!
I check your blog everyday in anticipation. And whenever there doesn’t happen to be a new posting for the day I jump to the conclusion that you are in the hospital with a brand new baby! I am sending you all the good vibes I can for an uneventful and painless birth!
Amanda, I’m so excited and happy for you. You are constantly in my thoughts and I cannot wait to read all about kicky boots’ arrival.
Lots of love always, Kendra
Is she here yet? I’ll check back in five minutes.
Your baby is coming so soon! I think it’s so crazy that you made a tiny person that you get to meet any minute.
I wish you had a laptop or some way of posting live up-to-the-minute coverage!
Good luck.
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