Holy crap. We have made it to 34 weeks and only have 3 more to go.
Since my last breakdown 2 ½ weeks ago, I have felt pretty good. I’ve noticed H has a day or so of being quiet and then makes up for it the next few days, I chalk it up to growth spurts. I would be lying if there were mornings that I wake up and don’t panic that something terrible happened overnight because I don’t feel her as first thing. I usually will switch sides or move to wake her up before I really get going for the day.
Our last growth scan was at 31w3 days and H was an estimated 3lbs 13 oz. We should get another one on Thursday, and I suspect she is 5lbs at this point. Or at least very close.
M and I went to a birthing class yesterday – I still am not sure what to expect. I mean, I have an idea, but the bottom line is that every birth is different. I am working on a birth plan, but know that it’s more of a wish list than anything. Faux sense of control I guess.
Quit possibly the most traumatizing part of the entire class was learning about the fetal scalp electrode. I am going to talk to my OB/specialist this week to see if this is standard practice. It just freaks me out that a wire will be attached to H’s head.
I hope to get our induction date scheduled either this week or next. Our goal is May 27th but I also want to confirm which OB is scheduled to be at the hospital that day. If it’s the one OB I had the week before finding out about B, I may push it back so I can avoid him. I’m sure he’s a fine doctor, but I need to feel comfortable with who is going to deliver H.
Other than that, not much has been going on. We have prepared as much as we can at this point, I think. H’s room is ready. I am sorta ready. I am ready to meet her for sure, just not really ready to go through the birthing process!
So, you're saying there's a chance? 
Wow! I can’t believe its so close now! Exciting! 🙂
Such great news hun, I’m so pleased. I have the same early morning freak outs, I guess it’s par for the course for ladies like us. I can’t believe how quick it’s coming up, thinking of you so much! xx
It’s exciting you’re getting so close! Definitely ask about the internal monitoring. From what I understand, it shouldn’t be routine. Even constant outer monitoring should not be needed, but I know things are different with induction. Basically, if you’re uncomfortable with it, there’s nothing wrong with questioning whether or not it’s needed, and whether or not there’s an acceptable alternative. Know that once you’re attached to that internal monitor, you won’t be able to get out of bed or move around, at least not easily. Good luck!
I did talk to my OB and she said the internal monitoring isn’t standard. We can def start with external and we should be ok with that. What a relief!’
Oh exciting! Really not long to go now. I will be keeping you in my thoughts the next couple of weeks xxx