We consulted with the midwives this week about the current baby status. Susan's BP has been low -- almost back to start-of-pregnancy levels -- so the midwife was considering NOT inducing this week. So, yay for Susan for proving Dr. Tom "Worst Case Scenario" Easterling wrong. After an examination, though, the midwife went ahead and scheduled us for an induction this weekend. It's not that Susan's not healthy, it's more that they want to get the baby out in order to beat the boost in blood pressure that will come in week 40 (that would be Friday after next). There's a caveat, though. Since Susan is at risk but not at high risk, she could be bumped off this weekend and into next week should there be a gaggle of eclamptic women descending on UWMC Friday morning. Also, if the induction fails, there's a good chance they'll send Susan home and we'll try again midweek.
So, to summarize: We may have a baby by Sunday night, but the key word there is "may." The pregnancy is about to come to an end and the Player shall be Named.
I'm considering blogging from the hospital, but I'm not sure if Susan will approve. Maybe if I promise no pictures....
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Actually, to clarify, it's not that my bp would automatically jump in week 40--it's just the longer this goes on, the more likely it is my bp will creep back up. The big factor leading them to go with induction was the fact the baby has dropped so low and my cervix looks favorable--i.e. the baby seems ready to come out, and the induction will probably "take." So we might as well get her out and start weaning me off the meds now.
Posted by: your dear wife | March 31, 2004 10:36 PM
