Not yet....

Well, as you know because you are getting this update, the baby has not yet arrived. The waiting really is so hard for us both. Our doctor's appointment was this morning and she said everything is looking good and healthy, but I still have not dilated any. I have progressed a little, effacing to 75%.

We tried to talk the doctor into scheduling us to be induced tomorrow, but she does not like to intervene on the first baby until the due date passes, and especially if I am not dilated. After she told us why, we agree that it is not the best idea until I am actually over-due. She explained that if she does an induction when the cervix is not favorable, it increases the chances I would be forced to have a c-section, and neither of us want that.

So, alas, the waiting game continues...
Dr. Gallagher hopes that things will start to change in the next couple of days, but as of now, we have another appointment set for 8:30 AM on the actual due date, next Wednesday. If I have not had the baby by next weekend, she will in fact move forward with an inducement on August 11th.

I am resting this afternoon and praying for peace during this frustrating waiting time. We know the little man will be here very soon...we just have to be patient!