It's so late, I should be in bed. I've been meaning to update for almost 2 weeks. We moved on Labor Day, took a little while to get computers up and running online, and then have been doing our best to get unpacked and settled expecting at any moment to be heading to the hospital (with some warning, obviously, but you never know...). On the move part, things went really well and we're really settling in. The Roskos are the family that welcomed us to live in their basement, and they have just been a God-send to us...feeding us meals, helping us load/unload our stuff, unpacking, laundry, etc. Moving at this stage in pregnancy was hard for sure, but their help, along with our two families and our friends, have made is SO much easier. God is so good.
About the baby. Well, at my 39 week and 40 week check ups, not much changed from the last post. Still 2 cm dilated, baby still really high up. The doctor I saw yesterday at 40 week appt helped to explain the situation a lot more. Basically, he thinks I have an abnormally shaped pelvis. Funny how I just keep getting more "deformed" with each pregnancy. Wonder if I keep having babies if they'll be something strange that emerges with each one? Anyway, this pelvis thing basically means that my bone structure is not suited for a baby to pass through. This is what the doctor THINKS, which I'm sure is a very educated guess of course. But he's not positive. So, he tells me this at around 4 PM yesterday, says I can either schedule a c-section right away and forego any attempts at going VBAC (in the slight chance that my pelvis is not deformed and cooperates) or I can give it a week and schedule a c-section at the 41 week mark. He doesn't want me to go any longer than that. I wanted to go home and talk and pray through the decision with Kevin, which the doctor completely supported and encouraged. I asked about any openings in the schedule the rest of the week and there were none, other than the next day, which felt too rushed. SO, we are scheduled for a c-section on Tuesday, September 21st, at 9:30 AM. Unless I go into labor before then. Which will probably mean an emergency c-section.
The whole thing has been really hard for me to accept emotionally, even though I've been trying to prepare myself for this since Aaron's birth. If I have a c-section this time, esp if they confirm my irregular pelvis, I'll always have c-sections with future pregnancies. Not what I envisioned, but really, is it about me? Or is it about the marvelous plan of our Sovereign God who loves me and knows what's best for me and this precious life inside me? My precious husband reminded me lovingly of these and other profound truths tonight. I'm so thankful for him. It's still so hard for me to accept, but I'm praying the Lord will continue to soften my heart and that the joy over this little unborn baby will re-enter my heart.
We will keep everyone posted on this blog and Facebook. If not sooner, we'll have news on Baby Jeanes #2 come next Tuesday. :)
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I know what you mean about the c-sections. I'm still having a hard time emotionally about mine but when I look at Emily I know its all worth it. We'll have to get together sometime (after the baby's born) and I can tell you all about the experience we had and some recommendations that were made to us so we can attempt a VBAC with a higher success rate next time.
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet this Little Baby Jeanes #2!
I will be praying that you are able to accept what you can't change. I am thankful that God is able to see the larger picture!
Thanks for this update Mary....we will be thinking of and praying for you on Tuesday! I know c-section is hard to accept....but believe that this is not God's Plan B for you, He will lovingly deliver this baby in His most perfect way. Can't wait to hear who is joining your family!
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