…Continued from Part 1
In the last month of my pregnancy, there were several days when the baby didn’t move as much as he had been moving up until that point. It was usually only one day at a time, and then the next day he was more active. As time went on, the low movement days became more and more frequent. I was really looking forward to holding my baby in my arms and being done with the concerns of pregnancy.
Just like with my first pregnancy, my blood pressure started creeping up. At my 38.5-week appointment, it was high enough that the midwife said she could justify doing an immediate induction. But she said it wasn’t dangerously high, so I could alternatively choose to draw preeclampsia labs, which would check on the condition of my liver and kidneys. I opted to do the blood work, as the results would be available the following morning.
Both Mr. Handsome and Little Buddy were with me at that appointment, which helped put me at ease. As we left the office, the midwife told me that if at any point I developed preeclampsia symptoms or started feeling overly stressed about the situation, all I needed to do was call her and she would schedule the induction.
That afternoon, we spent a lot of time in prayer. Before dinnertime, I started feeling like it was time to get induced. I ignored the feeling at first, convinced that it was just my mind saying it was tired of dealing with pregnancy, but the feeling became stronger with each passing minute. I was also experiencing some slight vision changes, which is a symptom of preeclampsia, so that was concerning.
My concerns about the baby’s movement had dramatically increased over the past few days. The day before, I had hardly felt him, and at one point in the evening, it took 40 minutes of gently rubbing and poking at him to get him to move at all. That was a huge red flag because up until that point, he had always moved, immediately, every time he was at all poked or prodded.
After we ate, I called the midwife and told her I was ready to be induced. She was on board with the decision and told me to meet her at the hospital at 1:00am. That sounds like a strange time for a medical appointment, but when you consider that hospitals are open around the clock, it’s not so odd. When I hung up the phone, I immediately felt at peace. Until that moment, I had been feeling quite stressed out and on edge. That peace confirmed to me that I had made the right decision. I thanked God for his incredible guidance.
We put Little Buddy to bed and got everything ready to go, but it was only 8:30pm. My house wasn’t dirty, but cleaning is a de-stresser and a distraction for me, and I wanted to avoid allowing my mind to think about labor and delivery, so I went at it. Within an hour, I had the house vacuumed, the kitchen spotless, and the bathrooms sparkling. Then I took a long shower, and both Mr. Handsome and I went to sleep, setting an alarm for midnight.
I’m so eager to hear the full story, I love reading birth stories:) but I will patiently wait until you are ready to post more. I just had my 3rd baby in November so I’m extra curious;)
Congratulations on your third, Anna! Boy or girl? And what are your others?
Me too! I check every day if a new part is posted yet
Same for me!
Can’t wait to hear the rest! Hope you are recovering and enjoying snuggles💙💙💙.
My 21 year old was 6 weeks early- healthy but a couple days in NICU to get fluid out of lungs due to C- section.
My 16 year old was 18 days early and was born with Transient Apnea of Newborns- coded x2. We spent some time in NICU as well.
It can be a roller coaster. Prayers for your sweet family💙💙💙.
Thank you! We have two girls and now our first boy…and Congratulations on your precious bundle if joy as well:)
How scary! I’m glad baby boy was born healthy!
I had a very similar situation with my second baby, where my blood pressure suddenly shot up and I felt very unwell about 4-5 days before my due date. The doctor and I both agreed that induction was the best path forward, and I’m so glad that’s what we chose.
I’m the type of mom who wants to do the most natural thing possible from what my kids eat to going into labor naturally. I never thought I’d have an induction. But for me at that moment, that was the absolute best decision. The induction went well and baby was born healthy! I’m thankful for the advances in modern medicine 🙂
I agree! I’m exactly the same way, a more natural mom who never expected to feel good about being induced, but I am so thankful for the ability to get my baby out safely, using whatever means necessary. Imagine living in a time when induction was not an option. Things could have ended badly for you and I, and for our babies.
For sure!!! <3 I think there’s a time and a place for “all natural” but definitely also a time to rely on other – possibly even better- options!!
So thankful!
You are all baby in that pic and I think you look great!!
Eileen
Aww thank you 🙂
Congratulations to you, Mr. Handsome, and Little Buddy on the birth of your little boy! I’m so happy for you and your family. You’ve been through a lot and I know you’re very thankful to God for the gift of this precious little life. Blessings to all of you!
I delivered my little girl at 30 weeks due to preeclampsia. The weeks leading up it that sounds just like your story. So scary.
If you are able to vaccum the entire house and deep clean the kitchen and bathrooms (plural!) in just one hour while 9-month-pregnant, then I need you in my house asap!!
I wonder if her mother is there, she might of helped her clean.
LOL. Since I am usually cleaning with a toddler in tow, when he is in bed, I am able to clean super fast. We also don’t have a very large house. And since Little Buddy was sleeping, I didn’t vacuum his room. Mr. Handsome helped some, but he also had a few other things to accomplish. My mom was here, but I encouraged her to go to bed so she would have energy to watch Little Buddy. Haha.
WOW U had Little buddy #2!!!!!! I can’t believe it has been 9 months, WOW, I am happy U 2 are here safe and sound, and I love then U 3, now U 4!!!!!!!! I mean IT, I am happy U are happy!!!!!
1 more thing, did U have a box of crackers, lol!!!
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