First of all, let me just say thanks to those of you who voted on the name poll...and to those of you who haven't let me say; "There's still time!"
Now on to better news. I'm 38 wks today and when I went to the doctor for my checkup she said that my inner cervix was dilated to a 2 and the outer was at a fingertip (ie 1). I have never heard of the cervix referred to as an inner vs. an outer. Anyone out there have a clue what that means? I mean I'm assuming it means the front of the 'tunnel' is a one and the back is a 2...but if that's true, then how did she get past the one to check the 2? Anyway, so any insight you moms of many have would be nice. Last pregnancy there was not a thing going on down there at 38 wks. At 40 wks the doctor said I was 'maybe' a fingertip dilated. When I went into the hospital for the first time (at 40 wks 6 days) and was sent home I was dilated to a 2. The next afternoon when I saw the doctor I was a 3 and that evening when I went in for real it was at 5. So maybe this means I'll have the baby soon? I hope so....well relatively speaking anyway.
Patrick's good friend in Louisianna is getting re-baptized this Saturday and has asked Patrick to be the one to perform the honors. He agreed and is planning to drive down there (possibly with Isabelle) Friday night, baptize him Saturday and then drive home Sunday morning. It's only a five hour drive, so if I do go into labor, chances are good I won't have had the baby before he gets home...unless I go super duper fast or something. But it's a little worrying just the same. I also have my baby shower this Saturday morning and there were a lot of last minute preparations and stress that people have gone through to make it happen so I'd feel bad if I missed it. So the soonest the baby can come is Sunday night. (You still good to watch Isabelle Tammy?) He can also come anytime after Sunday, but preferably sometime next week, not the following. Okay that's it for the update. :)
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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I'd never heard of the inner and outer cervix either. My visiting teacher said she was at a 5 for like two weeks, then she had to be induced. So, huh,who knows.
Yeah I've heard that happening too...I was just hoping maybe it would be different with me since I didn't dilate at all until a few days before last time. Good news is that they're still waiting for approval for something with Patrick's friend, so it's been postponed a few weeks...so now the baby can come Saturday afternoon or after.
I've heard of something called funneling but the cervix is more dilated on the lower/outer rim but still closed up high by the cervix. But the opposite doesn't make sense to me, how could she know you were 2cms inside?? Unless you had an ultrasound?
I've had 2 friends walking around at 5cms not in active labor but I went from 2cms (not in labor) to baby out in 7 hours. I think it's a good sign, it means your body is getting ready! I think it at least gives hope of a shorter labor. :)
Sad the baptism is postponed but good you won't have to stress going into labor while he's gone!
If you go into labor at the shower can I drive you to the hospital?!? I want a police escort, that would be SWEET!
Heidi- Yeah that was my thought about the inverted numbers too...I didn't have an ultrasound so I didn't see how she could know the one supposedly behind was bigger than the front. *shrug* Maybe I misunderstood her or something. I've been looking online for stuff about it and haven't found anything, so who knows.
so, that lady I know who had her baby Friday...apparently she was due the 13th, but had it induced because she was ready to have it. Huh.
That's called cheating! ;)
hey, when did you put that baby ticker in your side bar?
A couple of days ago.
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