So with all the great advice from friends and family, trying to decide to either be induced or go into labor naturally....we have decided NOT to be induced this Wednesday, and just go into labor naturally as I have done with the past three pregnancies. Mostly because this last week we have had a ton of Contractions. Also, last week the doctor said I was dilated to 3 cm. So, Even though the contractions have not been serious, or close enough to go the hospital, it's good to know my body knows what it's doing. Yet, however, I could be dilated to 3cm for weeks without any progress, but we are optimistic about having the baby come sooner than the Due Date(May 1st), seeing that we really would like to avoid having a 9 to 10 pound baby. =)
Thanks for all your advice and support everyone.
Love Tanya
We will keep you informed when this baby boy finally decides to come.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
Baby Dilemma
3D Ultra sound picture.
The OB-tech couldn't get a clear picture of his face. He wouldn't move away from the cord. But we still got to capture part of his cute face.
So our doctor told us that "baby boy" is about 2 weeks bigger size-wise than suppose to be. Plus were we noticing some abnormal quickening, so we did an ultra sound to detect all the actually facts. Ended up the baby was indeed on the larger size, weighing about 7lbs right now. And still 3 1/2 weeks left to go. The OB-tech said that a baby gains about 1/2 pound per week in the last month. Meaning that this baby could be a 9, almost 10 pounder. However, they did say their estimate could be off give or take a pound. YIKES! So dilemma, Question: would you prefer to just go into labor naturally knowing that your baby would be healthy but be larger than expected, or would you choose to be induced a week earlier to help prevent from having a large baby to deliver, but knowing that there could be health problems if baby is not yet ready? Any advice would be appreciated. I have heard that being induced is REALLY unfun, and I have always gone into labor on my own. Just being able to do most of the labor at home has always been nice, I really like it that way. Thankfully there are NO abnormalities with the baby; the baby is very healthy and strong. Yet with the 3D ultra sounds now'n'days they can get really good pictures of the babies inside, the OB tech said this boy has a lot of hair. And I can testify to that because of all the terrible heartburn I have been having lately...ouch!
So I have made a poll for you to vote on what you would do. So please vote or respond to this post.
P.S Friends and Family have been asking me what I needed, and I couldn't tell them anything because I wasn't able to get out all the baby items until April 1st. So, for those that are still interested in wanting to know what we need, I have registered at Target. Feel Free to look, but don't feel obligated to purchase anything. I already know that I have all your love and support as dear friends and family.=)Thanks Everyone!!
The OB-tech couldn't get a clear picture of his face. He wouldn't move away from the cord. But we still got to capture part of his cute face.
So our doctor told us that "baby boy" is about 2 weeks bigger size-wise than suppose to be. Plus were we noticing some abnormal quickening, so we did an ultra sound to detect all the actually facts. Ended up the baby was indeed on the larger size, weighing about 7lbs right now. And still 3 1/2 weeks left to go. The OB-tech said that a baby gains about 1/2 pound per week in the last month. Meaning that this baby could be a 9, almost 10 pounder. However, they did say their estimate could be off give or take a pound. YIKES! So dilemma, Question: would you prefer to just go into labor naturally knowing that your baby would be healthy but be larger than expected, or would you choose to be induced a week earlier to help prevent from having a large baby to deliver, but knowing that there could be health problems if baby is not yet ready? Any advice would be appreciated. I have heard that being induced is REALLY unfun, and I have always gone into labor on my own. Just being able to do most of the labor at home has always been nice, I really like it that way. Thankfully there are NO abnormalities with the baby; the baby is very healthy and strong. Yet with the 3D ultra sounds now'n'days they can get really good pictures of the babies inside, the OB tech said this boy has a lot of hair. And I can testify to that because of all the terrible heartburn I have been having lately...ouch!
So I have made a poll for you to vote on what you would do. So please vote or respond to this post.
P.S Friends and Family have been asking me what I needed, and I couldn't tell them anything because I wasn't able to get out all the baby items until April 1st. So, for those that are still interested in wanting to know what we need, I have registered at Target. Feel Free to look, but don't feel obligated to purchase anything. I already know that I have all your love and support as dear friends and family.=)Thanks Everyone!!
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