Waiting...

Not much new to report here, but it's been over a week since I posted anything so I figured I owed y'all an update :)

We went for an ultrasound yesterday morning to get an estimate of how big the baby is since my OB was concerned that my gestational diabetes might lead to a big baby. Fortunately, the little guy is measuring in at a petite 6.5 lbs (just about average), likely because my own diet has been so limited lately as well. I'm having a tough time finding things that I want to eat that don't spike my bloodsugar too badly, but for now I'm doing really well controlling the diabetes through diet alone (yay for not having to give myself insulin shots!). I'm down almost 5 pounds in the past month, but the doctor said it's normal on a severely carbohydrate restriced diet, and she isn't worried about it. As of last week's checkup I was dialated to 4 cm and 60% effaced (sorry if that's too much info LOL!), so it will be interesting to see if I've made any more progress when I go for my next checkup tomorrow.

The induction is still scheduled for the 21st since baby is doing well, staying normal sized, and there isn't any other medical reason to induce me earlier - though I'm not quite sure that my state of constant terrified paranoia about accidentally delivering another baby at home wouldn't qualify me for some sort of psychological pass! In case you somehow missed that story, my last birth was less than an hour from first contraction (about five contractions total!) until accidental homebirth via paramedics - yikes! Don't get me wrong, I think that homebirths are a great option for some women - when you're expecting and planning for them - but with all the complications I've had I definitely want to make it to the hospital for my delivery this time around! I'm getting incredibly anxious and can't wait to meet the new addition to our family - VERY soon!