36 Week OB Appointment

Here are what my blood pressure readings have been lately


30 Weeks: 134/87
32 Weeks: 122/91
33 Weeks: 117/71
34 Weeks: 117/74
35 Weeks: 117/68- appt 1
107/71- appt 2
36 Weeks: 143/97- appt 1, reading 1
124/74- appt 1, reading 2
136/82- appt 2 (TODAY)

I once again passed my pre-eclampsia panel. My baseline numebrs look "amazing" according to my Dr. But to be on the cautious side she ordered a 24 hour urine test. I turn that in Friday.

Everything looked good today. Had my GBS test and she checked me again. Still between 2 and 3 cms, no contractions, 60%-65% effaced.

I see another Dr on Monday for a NST and 37 week OB appointment. I should also get my GBS results back then. I was GBS+ with Hailey so I'm not expecting anything different this time.

I talked to Dr Hill about all my concerns and she listened. At least now she knows how I feel about everything. She didn't say much.

On the way home I started thinking about all the bullets we have dodged this pregnancy and I began to see that God must have His hand on us. I'm content with keeping this baby in as long as I need to, but I am praying that I go into labor on my own and do NOT need to be induced again. I'm going to do some research to find out what I can do to help myself go into labor that won't violate my bedrest. The more I look at my pregnancies, the more I realize how much interference there has been, and while some of it is neccessary, not all of it is.

I want more than anything to have a normal un-induced labor. I don't want pitocin. I don't want an epidural. And I definitely don't want a c-section. So I will take all the "baby get ready to meet the world vibes" you all can send my way between now and 38 1/2 weeks. I don't want to even get close to that 39 week eviction date they have set for this baby.

So, I'm feeling better about things and I'm going to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy as much as possible and pray really hard that this baby will roll over so she isn't sunny side up. And pray even harder that she will make her grand entrance before my 39 week deadline. For all who join with me, I thank you! And for all of you girls I wouldn't have made it this far and still be sane if it weren't for your support, encouragement, friendship, and advice. You are truly one awesome extended family.

Sorry this was so long, I just needed to get this all out while it's on my mind.