The Burlingames

As of today, I’m two days overdue. Bleh!!! Earlier this week Dr. Lockwood said no matter what, I was to be induced before Wednesday (the 17th) due to higher than normal blood pressure and excessive swelling. Plus, I will also be 41 weeks pregnant on Wednesday (the longest I’ll ever have been pregnant – I was induced 8 days early with Eli). When Dr. Lockwood called a few minutes ago, he said he will call labor and delivery to schedule a time to be induced. So, depending upon what labor and delivery’s schedule, I’m going to be induced either on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Yay!!  

Lots of things to pray for…

• Pray for a swift, smooth delivery.
• Pray for the baby, that if he hasn’t already, that he will turn to face down (he’s was sunny side up on Tuesday).
• Pray the baby comes out healthy and whole.
• Pray that although it will be a bittersweet day (with Mom not being there) that we will be so overcome with joy and will feel Mom’s presence throughout the day.

Thank you for everything! I/we truly appreciate your prayers, encouragement and support. Many blessings to you all.

I had my 40 week doctor appointment today. I’m measuring on target – not too big and not too small. My blood pressure was higher than usual (150/78, I’m typically in the 120-130/60-70). I’ve also been very swollen from head to toe, especially in my legs and feet (which also concerns my doc). My urine sample came back fine and we are still waiting on my bloodwork.

The kicker…baby is head down but face up. Please pray that he’ll flip over and become face down on his own. My doctor said I could be induced at any point now, but if the baby doesn’t flip to face down, then I’ll have to have a c-section (not my preferred method). Otherwise we can wait another week and see what happens. However, he doesn’t want me to go past 41 weeks, which is next Wednesday.

Starting either tomorrow or Thursday, I’m cutting back my hours to part time (I need to clear this with my boss) until this baby comes.

Please pray that he will quickly flip to face down and that he will come on his own. Pray for comfort for my body, I’m uncomfortable, sore and pretty miserable. Pray that I can make it through the rest of my time as a ‘single mom’ while Dave is gone hunting. Also pray that Dave gets a deer, sooner rather than later, and can make it home for the birth of our child (should he flip and come soon).