Well, judging by the fact that today is my due date and Wyatt is still not here, I think it's safe to say that this baby is definitely a Ward/Baird baby. Sam is pretty laid back, not ever in a huge hurry, etc. and I feel like there is a good chance that Wyatt is taking on that personality. OR he could be taking on my personality, which is more of a "I can't come out until this is ready and that is ready etc. etc. etc. so I will just be SUPER late everywhere I go..." approach. Either way, today is the due date and this baby is not budging.
That being said, Sam and I had to make some decisions yesterday at my appointment. The doctor said I'm only dilated to a 1, about 30% effaced, and he's still really high, so we really didn't feel comfortable inducing today (as was originally scheduled). My doctor is a little concerned that if we wait much longer he's going to get too big to fit through the birth canal, so we settled on a compromise of inducing on Friday if he's not here before then. That's only 3 days past my due date, but still gives my body a couple extra days to try and go into labor on it's own. Obviously that is what I'm REALLY hoping for, but I feel more confident in inducing on Friday if we have to than I did previously.
One thing my doctor mentioned was that at this point, I have about a 50/50 chance of delivering him normally, which is a little discouraging to me. I realize that having a C-section is a completely routine procedure and understand that if that needs to be done, that is what we will do, but I'm still hoping & praying that either A) Wyatt will come out all by himself BEFORE Friday or B) The induction will go well and will send me into a safe/normal delivery! All prayers are definitely appreciated right now though. Being a first time mom, having to make all these decisions, and still not knowing what to REALLY expect is all a little bit overwhelming.
I know God's timing is perfect and I'm trying to remember that He is in complete control of this situation. We are SO ready to meet our little guy! I'll try to update if anything changes, or I'll see if Sam can jump on here and give a quick update if needed. Thanks for all your thoughts & prayers!!
Phone Dump {Jan 2021}
5 years ago
Praying for you! I can't wait to meet the little guy!
ReplyDeleteSo many emotions just rushed back into me while I was reading your blog. All of your fears, frustrations, anxieties are justified! You're life is about to change and you have no control. It's a horribly wonderful feeling. I know that Wyatt will be so loved and that you will make such a wonderful mother. I have no doubt about that! And before he gets here, you'll get to spend that exciting, crazy, time during labor with Sam. He loves you so much and I know he will take care of you during that.
ReplyDeleteIf little Wyatt still refuses to come out before Friday, do you know what time you'll be induced? And where are you giving birth at? I'm so excited to meet him! Love you!
So excited for you! you are going to be such a great mom! Can't wait to meet him!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you and for Wyatt's safe arrival into the world. We can't wait to meet him. We love you!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! I also had to be induced because H was big. I just had to remind myself that the doctors know what they are doing, and the decisions you and they have to make will be in the best interest of you and the baby.
ReplyDeletePraying everything goes smoothly and quickly! Come out Wyatt!!
Praying for you and thinking about you. And also just wanted you to know that anytime I start complaining about little girl not being here yet, or about being uncomfortable, I think about you and get perspective. Hoping he comes on his own!!!!! GO WYATT GO!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so close to meeting him! I am praying for you all week, and will especially be in prayer Friday. What time on Friday is the induction?
ReplyDeletePraying for you! I know those last days are kind of nerve racking. I'll pray your little man comes on his own and no C-section. Can't wait to see him!
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