37 week appt

I will be 37 weeks tomorrow and had my appt today.  I have been so sick with the Lapband and in the last 2 weeks have lost 6 lbs!  I am dilated 1 cm, but cervix still very firm.  The baby passed her non stress test and biophysical profile.  They are estimating her weight at 6lbs 6 oz right now.  Dr said we will talk about whether or not to induce at my appt next Wed, based off of what's going on with my body then.  Personally, I'm hoping he will just let me go into labor on my own.  I'm not real fond of the idea of inducing.....would love to labor at home and not stuck in a bed in the hospital for hours on end! We'll see what happens though!  Hope you all are having a good week!

I hope all goes well. I know how tight that band can be in those last weeks, mine was crazy.

I am sorry you have been feeling so sick! Was it standard for you to have the nonstress test and BPP? or was it because you have been feeling sick?

If they do ask you to go to the hospital.. ask them if you get to walk around?  I know many women walk the halls. 

Good luck with your delivery of your new bundle of joy.  (no matter which way )

Because you want to try going into labor on your own, talk to your dr if he suggests inducing you.  If he tells you he wants to induce, make sure that it's for a medical reason, not b/c it's convenient for scheduling or just to 'get it over with.' Inducing has it's purposes...but if there's no medical issues requiring it going on, your body will likely do things in it's own good time.

I can't believe you're almost 'done' baking!  Hang in there...you can count the weeks on less than one hand now!

I wouldn't be induced unless it was absoultely necessary!  Things will go more smoothly if you go on your own!  Best of luck!  I'm sure your beyound excited!

Wow... almost there, Leslie!  Sorry you've been feeling sick but you're almost done.  Wishing you the very best!

Thanks everyone!  Pretty Pixie - I've been having weekly biophysical profiles and non stress tests because of my hypothyroidism and I have an autoimmune disorder.......dr said he just wants to be extra careful since it took us so many years to conceive!

Don't be afraid to stand up for what you really want!  If you're healthy and the baby is not in any danger, feel free to say you'd rather not be induced (as long as it is safe).  When my first was born, I had to "fight" to go past my due date and let her come when she was ready.  They wanted to induce me on Jan 6th, largely for convenience... she was not born until Jan 18th, 1 week past my due date.  My daughter was born at only 6lb 3oz... I can't imagine how small she would have been 12 days earlier!  The ultrasounds all measured her to be anywhere from 7 - 9 lbs, so I don't put much stock in those anymore!  Listen to your doctor's advice, but make sure you're comfortable with the decision!  Don't feel bullied into doing something you're not ok with!