Last week, Tuesday, July 20th, at the doctor's visit, I was 0.5cm dilated. The baby's heart rate was around 135 beats per minute. All signs pointed to a healthy baby and a timely due date. I had a slightly elevated blood pressure reading but all the blood work came out normally.
Today's visit, July 27th, I was between 1.5-2.0 cm dilated. The baby's heart rate was around 130 beats per minute. The doctor was happy with my progress but because my blood pressure is still slightly elevated he thinks the baby should be delivered sooner than later. (No emergency, though)
We are scheduled to induce labor on Sunday night, August 1st. The doctor, however, thinks that I may go into labor naturally before then! He asked one favor of me....not to eat any bean burritos before my labor. I can't imagine what kind of unpleasant experience he must have had in previous deliveries for him to have that request. That's okay though, I won't eat any bean burritos but Portillo's jumbo hot dogs are not off the menu!!!
I am so excited I don't know what to do with myself! At the moment I am washing the baby's towels and washcloths. It's full-on nesting and preparation for our Peanut from now until Sunday.
Here are some recent pictures:
The pool is really relaxing and has helped relieve some of my backpain.
Look at that white belly!
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