Appt. update from Friday...

MomToMany wrote: Everything is fine. Baby is head-down, heart rate was 145. Dr. did the GBS cultures and checked my cervix. I'm dilated to 1 cm, but not effaced at all. I had asked the nurse how much weight I've gained so far, and it was a lot less than I thought , so that made my day a little!

He also asked me when I wanted to have this baby, trying to get me to schedule an induction. I said I don't know, I'd rather wait til after my due date, like 41 weeks if I haven't had him/her by then. He said that was just fine . He said he won't let me go past 42 weeks for sure (which I have done before). So, I'll have this baby for SURE by March 30th .

I go every week now, which is a pain because it's a two-hour round trip drive for a 10 minute appointment , but then I can do some shopping too .

jdkjd replied: Glad everything went so well! And kudos on the low weight gain. I'm afraid to look at this point.

Maybe baby will come right on time this time...we can always hope, right?

Kaitlin'smom replied: glad all went well for you. I knwo what you mean the once a week thing was a pain, for such a short time there. I always had to go the eariest possible so I could try and make it to work on time

amynicole21 replied: OOooooh, so close!!!! Sounds like you are doing great! Does your doc think the baby might come earlier than your due date since you've delivered a few times already? Was Hannah early or late?

~CrazieMama~ replied: I am happy all went well for you. I know what you mean about the 2 hour round trip...thats what I had to deal with when I was preggo. The closest Hospital was an hour away.

I am glad to know that you won't be over due to much too...I can't wait till the birthdays of all the babies on here.

DansMom replied: So close!! I'm excited for you! Glad the baby is well-positioned---it makes delivery so much easier.

aspenblue1 replied: That is great that everything went well.

MomToMany replied:
He doesn't think I'll go early, and neither do I. Here's how the others were:

Logan: 4 days past EDD
Quentin: 15 days past EDD
Ethan: 17 days past EDD
Hannah: 8 days past EDD

SO, I'm not too optimistic about going early, but you never know. I suppose it could happen . I sure wouldn't complain; the sooner the better I say !

coasterqueen replied: Oh Mollie, it sounds like you had a pretty good appointment! That's great that you didn't gain as much as you thought. I remember those nurses making me cry every time I got on the scale because they would just shake their heads like "ugh, you are gaining too much!". Grrr.

March 30th will be here before you know it!

jen replied: That is so wonderful!!! You are just right around the corner!!! WOW!!! I am so excited for you!!!

CantWait replied: Glad that everything went well at your appointment and all is well with the baby. Not much longer to go

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Mollie-
I'm glad things are going well. Kudos on the weight! That is always so nerve wracking. I start going every week now, too. They will do the cervical and the GBS at my next appt. I really wanted to know if I was dilated, but Maddie was with me so I didn't have him check. Oh well, I will know in a week.

Atleast you know you will still have a March baby! I'm glad you are sticking to your guns and going on your own. That's good that your doc is so understanding.

A&A'smommy replied: awww thats great im glad everthing is going so well for you and your baby!!! Im so excited for you!!!!!

Beccas_mom replied: I am glad to hear all is well and you will soon have your little one in your arms!

MomToMany replied: Thanks everyone! I'm getting pretty excited to find out if it's a boy or a girl. I'm not looking forward to the labor though ! Mine are *fairly* short, about 5 hours, with 5 minutes or less of pushing. I just wish it was over already !