The Home Stretch

Well, I was right... Mommas always know!  I am 39 weeks and there is no dilation or major progression; although, we did have a "scare" on Tuesday.  I thought maybe my water had broken and was trickling, so we headed to the hospital to get the little litmus test.  Little did I know, it's a HUGE ordeal for that one little test!  I was admitted and put in a room.  They made me put on a gown and hooked me up to the machines as if I was actually going into labor.  An hour and a half later, we were discharged with no water breakage.    There is one positive outcome from that visit: we now know where to go for labor and delivery and I know exactly what to expect once I get there.

I wasn't really upset that nothing had happened, it just increased my impatience; so much so, that I spent much of the night last night preparing my "what for" speech for the doctor today.  I had prepared a list of complaints and developed a viable argument for why we should induce as soon as possible once I pass my due date.  Previously, my doctor had expressed her preference for "spontaneous labor" and assured me that she wouldn't let me go over two weeks past my date.  Well, two weeks is two weeks too long and I was going to make that extremely clear.

I must've been sending some strong vibes her way because during my appointment today, she told us that she had already scheduled us for induction on Monday, March 8, only 4 days after my due date, in case Waverly continued this stubborn streak.  My doctor is a very lucky lady this day and Chandler and I are VERY relieved.  It's a great feeling to have a set date and know for sure that we will have our little girl by March 9; if she comes before then, well, you won't hear us complain!