An update to our little Chloe's Arrival:
I went to the Dr's today and found out that I am o% dilated and o% effaced...SOOO it's not looking too good for a natural birth right now. THE reason I SAY this is because my entire pregnancy i've had issues with my cervix. The pain has been unbearable at times, the Dr even put me on maternity leave early because the pain was so bad. He's been telling me all along that the pain may mean that my cervix is trying to do it's job, but can't. My Dr thought it would be best to go ahead and set an induction date for March 30Th. He is going to try to induce me and see if my cervix will cooperate on that day. If it doesn't then he will give me two options 1. C-section or 2. come back on April first for a second try. HE isn't counting on it opening at all, considering my background, I haven't progressed and I'm already 38 weeks. However, I have another appointment next wed. so there is one more shot at my cervix opening on it's own..which we all need to pray it does. If it doesn't the induction date will stay the same, but we can't guarantee that Chloe pea will be here on that day. Though that is the main factor in choosing induction over "nature" I also have one more issue to deal with....
Most of you know about the diseased gallbladder i've been dealing with, it's causing somewhat of an affect on the whole natural birth process as well. I've been fortunate to not have many attacks while pregnant, but now that Chloe is so big she is putting a lot of strain on my gallbladder. It's extremely painful and aids in making the gallbladder worse. The Dr said that he wants to induce as well because a diseased gallbladder often leads to dangerously high blood pressure during last trimester and sometimes puts both the mother and child in danger of losing their life. He is watching my blood pressure closely and it is still ok, but it can change easily. I don't know if anyone watches 19 kids and counting, but she DID have that issue and almost lost her life...Her baby ended up being months early. I'm just lucky my case isn't as extreme and the Dr is keeping a close eye on it.
Bottom line is, though induction may not be the BEST way to bring Chloe in this world...considering my circumstances it may be the smartest and safest way. So we will all have to just play it by ear...SOOOOO keep us in your prayers...I will be doing all I can to get my stubborn cervix to open...The last thing I want is a c-section!
