[Lyz]

x-posted in DDC (long):

So I had to get my bio-physical done first. Bella passed with flying colors except for her fluid levels. Apparently, at 37 weeks, the normal range is around 13 and the number to be concerned about is 7.7. She scored a 9. That's still passing though.

I had my dr. appt next and she said that she's not concerned about that because it flucuates anyway and it was only at a 10 the week prior. She said that we'll just keep monitoring it weekly with BPP.

I had to get my GBS test done and afterwards she said " do you want me to check you or wait until next week" I was like "can you check me please? I want to see if I am progressing any" so she did and I'm 3 cm and 80% effaced . holy CRAP!! She was even shocked. She first said "oh her head is right there" (you think! I'm walking around with a bowling ball between my legs) and then she was completely shocked I was dilated any!

She said that I could go any day and if she had to induce me, I'm a poster child for a perfect induction. I'm super stoked!!! Most likely Bella will be an October baby!!

I'm basically mirroring my sisters pregnancy. Same weight gain, both have GD, etc....she was told at 36 weeks she was 3cm, then went to 4cm at 37 weeks, then 5cm at 38 and the doc said no way will you make it past this weekend! well, she walked around 5cm for 10 days until she was induced (she delivered 4 days before her EDD). So...I'm only taking what my dr. said with a grain of salt that I could go anyday now.

I am almost positive she'll be born the last week of October because if my levels are low or stay the same next week, she'll say "ok, lets induce next week, which is the last week in October". Especially since I'm due November 2nd and she said she will absolutely not let me go past my due date

[CandaceDianne]

Yah what a good appt!!! Wow, its hard to believe October is already 1/2 way over....I am getting excited for you!!!

[Jodi0804]

Oh my gosh, how exciting!!!!

[LuvMyToriBug]

How cool!! Ironically, Nov. 2 is my daughter's first birthday and today you are 37 weeks, and 2 days which is where I was on Nov. 2, 2008 and gave birth.

[Lauren S]

How exciting! Hopefully she decides to make her appearance soon. I can't imagine how painful it must be to be dilated and walking around with a head down there because my guy was breach.

[Banned-Jaylas_Mommy]

wohoo! great appointment!! it wont be too long now!

[Boo]

Woot!!

[fromustobaby]

Oh wow!! You are full term!! I'm so excited for you
Sounds like everything is going great!!

[polarbearmama]

Sounds like a great appointment! Wow, can't believe you're already dilated 3cm and 80% effaced!!

That is a great appt! She'll be here soon!

[MarinaAndCharlie'sMommy]

Great appointment! So excited you are so close to meeting little Bella!

[downunderchick]

wow. how exciting!

[Oreobaby]

That is so exciting...sounds like a great appointment...and in the next few weeks you will finally get to meet Bella!!!

[Elijah'sMommy]

Wow, how exciting!!!!

[adam*s_mami]

Wow I cant imagine how that feels to be so close, I bet you are so excited!

[ChristinaR]

Oh wow that is so exciting!!! She'll be here in no time.

[karenwalter]

How exciting! You are going to get to meet you little one so soon. Hang in there for another week or so.

[~* Liss *~]

YAY!!!

I'm super thrilled for you Lyz!! I can't wait to meet Bella!

[BabyBird]

Yay for progress! I had some contractions at 35 weeks and went to L&D and was dilated to 3 and stayed that way until I was induced at 39w. You could go anytime but don't be discouraged if it doesn't happen soon. Yay for seeing and end though!! Can't wait!

[stlgirl]

Wow Lyz...bet 3 cm 80% effaced gives new meaning to the pregnancy waddle! It's so great that you'll meet baby so soon...good luck to you, hope you don't have to wait so long like your sister!