So Rocky and I went in today for my ultrasound and doctor's appointment. The ultrasound was encouraging-- baby is healthy, placenta looks healthy, amniotic fluid looks great, etc. However, our guy is still little; they are estimating around 5 lbs. 11 oz. Even though he has gained weight since the last ultrasound, he's dropped from 25th percentile to around the 5th. My OB said she wanted to have me monitored immediately and induce very soon. I wasn't really expecting that I wouldn't even be able to go home first. I didn't even have my bag packed or anything. Plus we weren't exactly sure where would be best to send Adelaide. So we started making lists and calls as we checked into the hospital.
Fetal monitoring has been good. The baby seems quite responsive and active and my doctor said he seems really strong. She said that's good; she'd rather him go through labor now that he's strong versus waiting awhile longer and him potentially get weaker. Even though I'm dilated to a 1, my cervix isn't quite that favorable so they are going to put me on something called cervadil tonight. Tomorrow morning if that hasn't already put me into labor, I'll start pitocin.
Adelaide is in good hands and Rocky went back and got all our bags packed and ready to go so now we're just settled in at the hospital. There's not alot to do here when you're not in labor and just hanging out. Rocky brought movies and laptops so we're just chillin'. Tonight I will get something to help me sleep after my cervadil so I hope to be well rested for tomorrow.
Pray for labor and delivery. Pray the cervadil does it's job well and that I may not even need pitocin. Pray our little guy will be strong through the whole thing and won't get distressed. Pray mostly for him to be healthy and for me to remain that way as well. Days like today make me so thankful to have such good friends that care for us. As soon as the ball got rolling this morning, people started offering homes, child care, food, encouragement, prayers, etc. We love you all and thank God for you.
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We are praying for you both, Adelaide, and new Baby Conly! Just wanted you to know that... Keep us all updated! We know all to well, too, the powerful witness of the Body of Christ when we go through bumps!!! I am grateful that the Body is taking care of y'all!
Love, Jon, Nat, Isaac & Ian Richardson
Still praying. ;o)
We're praying for you guys. I hope that you have a restful and relaxing time together tonight. It's crazy to think that this is the beginning of your baby's birth story! Yea!
We are praying for you as well. Keep us posted and let us know if you need anything.
praying for you, conlys. can't wait to meet him!
We are praying for all 4 of you. We would love to help with whatever you need - just let us know! Can't wait to meet Abe :) Also, I was talking to a girl at church today - she was in the exact same situation. Said baby was small, induced a bit early, etc. Anyway, her baby was small (but bigger than they estimated) and everyone was healthy. I guess this is quite common and nothing to stress out about. You are in good hands. :)
we will be praying!
We are praying for baby Abe and for you both. Please let us know if you need anything! Tara
I'm praying now - for you, for Adelaide, for baby boy, for the birth, etc. Can't wait to see the first pics and meet the newest member of the Conly family!
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