Well I went back for my follow up appointment - I ended up lucking out because Dr. Pang was the on-call doctor at St. Vincent’s (he wasn't in Leominster today). They started off by testing my blood pressure - which was high again (so now I have to do a 24 hr urine sample) - basically every time I pee I have to collect it and bring it to the lab tomorrow - UGH! He is just being precautious just in case I am getting preeclampsia.
He then proceeded to listen to the hearts and as he was doing this, both babies were bouncing around in my belly. We were all laughing. He then did the "lookie loo". He said I have progressed since Saturday a.m. I am 50% effaced - which means that my cervix is 1/2 of what it was on Saturday and it is prepping for birth on its own. I will be 37 weeks this Thursday - and Dr. Pang thinks I am progressing fast enough that the babies will be here within the week! (he said 37.5 weeks) - so soon enough...we hope!
He said he doesn't want to induce labor yet - he wants to leave them in as long as possible - but doesn't he know we are anxious - and I am so uncomfortable?? I guess we need to follow doctors orders - he knows best!
I have another apt. on Wednesday for another Non-Stress Test (NST) - so we'll see how that goes! I'll keep you updated - as I'm sure you are all on the edge of your seats like we are!
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