Well Kiddo,
You're still in there, but definately not for long. We went to the doctor today at 2:30, and my blood pressure had really jumped up. The first time they took it, it was 134/89, then they took it again and said it was 134/87, then they took it with me lying down, and it was 128/84. This borders on bad, and this brings back the concern of preeclampsia; but it isn't so bad that it's dangerous. We did talk about induction, but it isn't medically necessary, so I decided that I'd rather let you come the more traditional way. I say traditional, but I plan to stick with the evening primrose oil, rasberry tea, tincture, etc. because barring the medical induction route, I'm ready for you to arrive.
We didn't have a cervical exam today because after yesterday's exam, Dr. Schlegel said we're obviously pretty dilated, but all we can know at this point is that it "could happen anytime now." She and Donna (the nurse) both think you'll be here in the next day or so, and I just didn't think it was worth going through the medical induction if you're going to get here soon anyway. I'm not feeling quite so flexible about your arrival as I once did because your grandmother is here right now, and she'll have to go back to Macon on Monday of next week. She's a huge source of support for us and she'll be able to help us care for you as we recover from labor and delivery. We don't want her to have to go quickly home immediately after your birth. So, I do hope you know that we're ready for you. Your dad is resting on the couch, having finished all of his CPS work, and we're all trying to rest well until you come. We're really trying to make sure you have the readiest parents we can be for you. I really think we're 100% there; and that's good, because these funny, slightly uncomfortable twingy things happening around the circumference of my stomach might just be the beginning of your debut. I hope so. We can't wait to meet you.
Love, Mom
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