39 weeks 5 days

12/8/08

We had an ultrasound today as well as an appointment with Beth. The ultrasound showed that my amniotic fluid level is getting close to the danger zone. Beth said if it is less than 5 that would mean immediate induction. If it were 5-6 then we could wait a couple of days and recheck it. The normal level is 10 or above. Well my level was 6, so we were given two options. One, we could come back on Wednesday for another ultrasound, nonstress test, and fluid level check, and if the level is lower we would be induced. Two, schedule to be induced within the next couple of days. We chose to wait it out and scheduled another ultrasound for 9:45am on Wednesday. We will see Beth after the scan, and have the nonstress test done as well. I have not been having pelvic checks done, but I wanted to know so that if I have to be induced, I know my options. Well, I was 3.5cm, 90% effaced, and the baby is -1 station. She said my cervix was very soft and would be favorable for a much easier induction than what I dealt with last time. I had to work almost 2 days to get 3cm last time, so it would have to go faster this time around. : ) While she did the exam, she stripped my membranes in hopes that it would help to jump start labor on its own. I have been very crampy ever since, so hopefully it is doing something. I would really like to go into labor on my own. We have our childcare arranged for tonight should anything happen. I guess we will see what the night holds!