Induction Day!!!

 Today I plan on just getting the little things done around the house. My housekeeper is coming tomorrow as I don't want to come home to a dirty house, but I washed and changed my sheets/ comforter anyways. 

I am still not sure if I will get Cervadil tonight and induce tomorrow or if I will get Pitocin tonight as I am already dilated. I can't wait to meet Elle, but I also can't wait to sleep on my stomach again!

Legally Blonde the movie was on last night. Elle Woods is the main character.... it felt like a sign! 

Very exciting!! I get to meet my daughter soon!

Close to the finish line

 I went to my last OB appointment today. Very exciting to be at the finish line. Dr Kelly is on vacation this week, so I saw her PA, Carly. I instantly liked her. 

Surprisingly, I am already 3cm dilated, 40% effaced and mucus plug is gone! My ultrasound showed baby girl head down deep in my pelvis in perfect position. The PA tried to strip my membranes and she did a little, but my cervix is still high, even though she could feel baby's head. She stated that I might go into labor naturally before my induction Monday night. So I been instructed to walk indoors and continue bouncing on my ball. The night before I was up all night with irregular contractions, I am pretty sure from the result of the labor prep acupuncture I received. Carly also stated that I wouldn't need Cervidil for cervix softening, so they will give me Pitocin right away instead. All day since my appointment, I am super sore from her checking my cervix. 

Right now, I am typing this after midnight on August 7th. As soon as I got into bed the contractions started pretty regular. Feeling them mostly in my lower back, which is just agony. I would love to have Elle today as the boys in the family would all be born on the first and the girls, the 7th! I am huge into number meanings and this would be awesome!

Also, huge nesting instinct kicked in when I got home. I made Nick go to the grocery store today to stock up on everything possible that we needed, which is did. I organized the pantry, cleaned the vacuum cleaner head, did a load of laundry and organized the playroom. I have been taking 2 naps per day and today, no nap, but tons of energy to EVERYTHING done. Labor is imminent I just know it. 

Today I will need to go to the hospital for my Covid test prior to my induction. I might also do another acupuncture session too.  

Exactly one more week to go!

The eviction notice has been given. Induction is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

I check in to the hospital alone on Monday night to soften my cervix overnight. 

Elle will hopefully be born sometime on Tuesday. I can't wait to meet her!

Nick will join me on Tuesday once I am in active labor. Due to Covid, once he's in my room, he can't leave. This makes things tricky with a toddler and a tween at home. Tristan will start middle school online that same day too. My mom will be here, but stressed none the less. It will be an interesting day!!

So far all my bloodwork has been normal and BP in staying in acceptable ranges. I do have pre-eclampsia due to high protein in my urine along with keytones. But so far, it looks as if she will stay put until my induction at 37 weeks. 

My hips and cervix hurt all day and night. Elle is my biggest baby so far. We are predicting at least an 8 pounder by her delivery date. Sleep is hard and I am taking cat naps throughout the day to make up for it. I am miserable! Weight gain is about 41lbs so far.