Appointment Updates

Yes, I had another appointment. Stupid, since I was JUST there on Friday, but I had never met one of the midwives due to just scheduling conflicts. So, I figured that I really should try to meet her once, in case she was on-call when I go into labor. So.....

Here's the scoop:
Of course, my weight was the same. Really, how much weight did you think I'd gain in 72 hours??

My next appointment is scheduled for 10/5, and I have an Non-Stress Test, Ultrasound and appointment scheduled for 10/9 should baby decide to stay put. I am INSISTING that I not have to go to ANY of those appointments.

I also have to say that I am very proud of myself. Generally, my midwives do not to internals. The idea is that it increases the risk of infection, and in reality, gives you very little valuable information. It's possible to walk around a few centimeters dialated for weeks. It really isnt' a good predictor of labor. So, generally, they avoid them. However, at 40 weeks, they do offer them if you want.

Part of me was dying to rip off my pants and hop up on the table. Really, the contractions the other night had to have done something, right? (did I tell you about those? The ones that were 10 minutes apart for 3 hours, and painful enough for me to have to focus through that just vanished as I was about to start making phone calls alerting people to the impending birth?)

However, here's what I saw as the potential outcomes:

1. She would tell me that I was 'x' centimeters dilated and I would spend the next however many hours/days convinved that I was going to go into active labor at any second and would completely drive myself and everyone I talked to crazy, becoming more and more anxious with each little twinge.

2. She would tell me that I was not dilated, and I would be disappointed and convinced that I was not going into labor on my own and that I was going to be pregnant until 10/16 when I'd be induced.

Either way, I didn't think the outcome would be good for my mental health....so I declined.

Now, if I end up at my regular appointment next Monday...can't say I'll make the same decision.

PLEASE send labor dust my way ASAP!