And still waiting...

Hello everyone,

I just want to thank you all for your continuous thoughts, prayers, check ins, calls, messages, etc. I am so sorry that I haven't had a chance to get back to each and every one of you. It is just truly and honestly exhausting doing this waiting game. I know it's all in her and God's time, however that doesn't make the time go by any faster.
We had a Dr appt today and we were there for almost 2 hours. We had a non stress test, which just monitors her heart rate and my contractions. She was not moving at all, even after apple juice and peanut butter crackers. So needless to say, we sat and sat and sat some more, just waiting. Meanwhile, TJ is getting into drawers and playing with bands, etc. Bored obviously! LOl. My husband...what can I say?! :) Finally, after almost an hour of repositioning myself and the monitors they had around my belly, she had some movement and I had some contractions, nothing major, so we could finally move on to the next room.
We then did an ultra sound to check for fluids and then she did an exam to check for dilation. The amniotic fluids are ok and her heart rate is good, however she is out of room to move. Her head is down, but hasn't made any progress. I am only dilated a centimeter and my cervix has stopped thinning. They really don't want to have to induce, it's hard on the baby and myself for a first labor and delivery, however she will not let me go past Wednesday, the 21st, before inducing. So that is the good news. I go back to LB Memorial, where we will be delivering, on Monday for another non stress test, fetal movement monitoring test, and then back to the Dr office to discuss the date they will induce. Again, no later than Wednesday!
My blood pressure is great and I've actually lost 2 1/2 pounds, so I am at gaining a total of 25 1/2 lbs. this pregnancy, right at my goal! :) I was happy about that!
I had told her we have done everything BUT the Castor oil and I refuse to do that. She said, if nothing else worked that won't either and she doesn't recommend it at all! She actually told me I should stop walking and start resting more. I have been really active and maybe Rhowan needs just the opposite.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers that inducing goes well and my body reacts to the pitocin the way it should, progressing labor. I pray for her healthy and safe delivery and will keep looking at that light at the end of the tunnel. She will at least be here by next weekend! yay!!!
Thank you again and we'll keep you all posted with any updates.

love you all!