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So much for the numbers (or Early baby?)

December 10th, 2008 · 9 Comments · a day in the life, family, random, tina

My last post was all about numbers. Probably boring…

Well, the first number, 29 may no longer mean anything. Ha. So much for trying to schedule a birthday.
I had a doctors appointment yesterday, and it seems that this little boy may try to grace this earth even earlier than expected.

It seems that I am 4 cm. dilated, 80% effaced, and he’s at a -1 station. Gulp!

Now, I know that I could be at this place for a couple of weeks… but a week ago I was only at 1 cm., and not at all thinned out. Not to mention the fact that the look on my doctors face was one of utter shock when she realized that I’d progressed so much in one week. I guess when things progress that quickly it usually means something is happening.
I have another appointment next Monday afternoon. “If I make it that long,” says my doctor.

As for the c-section… who knows.
I guess its possible that I might try a VBAC, depending on how things look when I go in. She says it all seems like a straight shot right now.

So… we’ll see.

Dave is voting that he wait until after finals. My mom likes Monday. My dad, my sister, and Dave’s mom all vote Sunday. I’d just like him to wait until I can get life around this house a little organized. Ha ha. But I guess its not up to any of us now, is it.

We’ll see…

Oh… on a side note. Last night when we were putting Bridget to bed she took my face in her hands, looked into my eyes, and said:

“Mom, I want Santa to come before Spencer comes. Don’t let him come out early okay. I don’t want him to be sick.”

It was the cutest and also most heart wrenching thing she could have said. See, she’s seen some of the pictures I’ve taken of premature babies recently and asked why they have tubes and wires attached to them. I explained that they are sick, and that sometimes that happens when babies try to come out of their mommy’s tummy’s too early. So I immediately knew why she made that comment. We’ve told her all along that Spencer will come after Santa comes. Its cute to see her concerned for the well being of her soon-to-be little brother.

I tried to explain that even if he comes before Santa he’ll be okay, and that he’s done a pretty good job staying in there and getting big. I hope she understands.

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  • Crystal

    That is so sweet how concerned she is! She’s going to be a great big sister!!
    I hope everything goes well with your delivery I can’t believe how quick you progressed. Which are you hoping for VBAC or csection?

  • Michelle Johnnie

    Yikes! You are moving along quite quickly. I hope he stays in more than a week and that he is healthy! Bridget will be a good big sister!

  • Sandra

    What a sweetie! Thats cute that she was worried. I’m worried for you Tina, good luck. I hope all goes well. If you do end up having going for a VB that you don’t have the same experience as last time.

  • Tina

    The VBAC would be nice… its just too bad they can’t promise that it will work. I guess we’ll just see.

  • Dave

    I can guess what the V in VBAC means, but I have no clue what the BAC mean. I guess I could Google it, but would be afraid of the results returned.

  • Angie

    I guess I need a short history on your last C-section. I hope your body does whatever is best for you and your baby! I’m excited for you. They never come when you plan (well, usually) we had Christmas goodies to deliver for the neighbors on our counter when my oldest decided to come, needless to say the neighbors didn’t get goodies that year! Keep us updated!

  • Tina

    Dave – VBAC = Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

    Angie – My neighbor goodies are on plates in my kitchen as we speak. Nearly finished and to be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully they will get them. 🙂

  • Kellee

    How exciting! Good luck Tina. Bridget is so cute and will be such a great big sister! I’m assuming you have Dr. Craig…I love her. I’m sure she’ll take good care of you.

  • Mother of the Wild Boys

    Bridget is gonna be the best big sister. Good luck with it all!

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