Paul & I had another doctor's appointment this morning. We had originally been given two due dates - one was this coming Monday, Feb. 28th (based on my cycle; also of note - it's Paul's 30th Birthday) and the other was yesterday, Feb. 22nd (based on how Thatcher was measuring)....so we knew we were nearing the end of the preggo journey as we went into today.
The short version:
I was feeling rough & my blood pressure had spiked fairly high for me, and there was a bit of protein in my urine (although - not a huge change for me. It's been there intermittently) so the doctor thought I might be headed toward Pre-eclampsia.
They took my blood pressure 5 more times trying to keep an eye on whether or not it would come down with rest, and eventually it did. However, it was still borderline. So, we return tomorrow to recheck at 8:30 am and if it's still high then, I will be sent straight to the hospital to be induced. If not, regardless, we'll induce on Friday around 6am.
Things I would love your prayers for (all within God's will, of course):
-For me to go into natural labor and not HAVE to be induced. That's still my first preference.
-For me to continue to dilate on my own BEFORE being induced. I'm still only dilated 1 cm and that could potentially cause some complications if it doesn't progress well with induction.
-Pray I don't have to have a C-section. If I don't progressively dilate with induction, I could end up laboring for several hours and THEN having a C-section. And as much as I like variety, I'd like to pass on that route!
-If I do have to have a C-section, pray God will calm my heart. There's a lot that could happen as a result of our first child having a C-section that I just wasn't prepared for. But, we do trust that God knows what He's doing. Just pray for reverent, calm hearts!
-Pray for good health for all three of us. Thatcher is still doing super well at this point, but Paul's allergies are bothering him and I just feel rough & tired. :)
-Praise the Lord with us because we were super concerned Thatcher would have Paul's birthday since we were due to be induced on the 28th, but now he will not!! That IS one little silver lining! On a superficial level we just wanted to protect Thatcher from ever feeling under the shadow of his parents. He's a first born and we want him to have his own little day. Praise!
-Praise also because the Lord really has changed my heart and I am eager to get on with the journey He has for us in labor. Don't get me wrong- needles and blood and pain and craziness still make me a little unsettled...but I really feel like God has done a HUGE work in my heart! :) Thanks for all of your prayers!
Okay - I think that's it! We'll keep you all updated! Love you all & so thankful for you!!
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