39 Week Dr Appointment

Kris and I both went today with lots of questions about trying to figure out when Landyn will be here. We practiced asking them to each other on the way because we are so excited to figure out what will happen next!

Dr. Thompson checked me and I'm still only 1 cm dilated. I asked about effacement and she said I'm about 60%. I still have a ways to go. We wanted to ask about induction because I thought she would schedule something but she seemed hesitant. Kris did ask and she has us scheduled for an elective induction for October the 8th (unless Landyn comes before then). That does not mean it's a for sure thing. If we call (at 5:30am) that morning and they don't have room for me, then we are just out of luck and will most likely have to wait until October 13th-ish. We are really hoping and praying Landyn comes without having to be induced at all, but we are just so ready and anxious and feeling all kinds of other emotions!

While we were there I mentioned to Dr. Thompson about Landyn's movements decreasing significantly (I know it's normal at this stage, but there are times I get worried because I don't feel her for a long time). She had me go get an ultrasound to measure the amniotic fluid and other things that could push us into an early induction. Everything was perfect, a score of 8 out of 8! She passed her first real test!! It's a bitter-sweet feeling. We were able to watch her practice breathing. I knew she had been since she now gets the hiccups at LEAST once a day. But her little lungs her going through the motions and it made us so proud :)

As far as we and the ultrasound tech could tell, Landyn is on her side but she is head down, which is good. She needs to turn over before she can come out nice and easy :)

Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and delivery. We really want to meet her, but only if it's good for her and me. We are very anxious and our emotions are really on the edge lately because of all of the "unknowns". Well, mainly just my emotions - haha!

We hope everyone has a great rest of the week. Maybe we will have updates before next week. Our next Dr. appt. is October 7th (after our due date) and we are praying we don't make it that far!