Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Good news

He's head down!

I didn't even expect to find this out today; my OB told me she'd be checking at 36 weeks. Luckily, I had a feeling she might do it at 35, so I made Ryan (and Clara) come with me just in case. She checked my cervix, felt his head (!), and even told me I am one centimeter dilated. I didn't expect that!

I have heard that being dilated a bit this early doesn't necessarily mean anything, but it was still exciting to hear. I know my constant shock at being pregnant might be getting a bit redundant this late in the game but, honestly, those are words I just NEVER expected to hear about myself. "(Blank) centimeters dilated." Maybe in the movies, or about a friend, but not me. I am constantly in awe of this miracle!

So no scheduling of a potential c-section, no decisions to make regarding a possible version, and, as my doctor said, we officially now have NO idea of when he's going to enter the world. And that's fine with me!

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24 comments:

  1. praise God!!! wonderful news, K!

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  2. Not redundant. I'm still in shock to read those words on your blog! It makes it that much more amazing! I would still be reeling if I were you, too!

    So exciting!

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  3. Hurrah! Wonderful news. Hope you have a smooth next couple of weeks.

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  4. I'm still in awe of the miracle too! I actually can't believe it is happening SOON. The day you called me with the news feels like yesterday! :) So glad he turned...you're coming down the home stretch now! I'm still secretly hoping he arrives before your mom gets here. Who would turn down an opportunity to take care of sweet Clara?! ;)

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  5. I love all your amazing good news! What a miracle that she felt his head and that YOU are 1 cm dilated!

    So very happy for you all!

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  7. Way to go baby boy! Hoping the next few weeks are wonderful!

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  8. Great news! He will be here before you know it!

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  9. Yay!

    (Don't you love those "checks"?)

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  11. Woo to the hoo!! I can understand your disbelief.....I feel the same way and yet I actually have hope because of stories like yours. Can't wait for all of this to progress and meet ur little one!!!!

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  12. Oh, how surprised you'll be when you meet your little hairy-butt kid :)
    (Hehehehe!)

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  13. Yay! This is great news. You have just avoided a whole bunch of problems/interventions. What a good, obedient little guy! We can't wait to see him!

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  14. Haha, TCIE cracks me up :). Congrats on the great news! Glad to hear the little guy is getting in position.
    I am still amazed every day that this is happening for you, too! It is hard to believe sometimes!

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  15. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!

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  16. This is amazing news!! I'm so happy for you! And I have a feeling you will still be in shock even after he is born that all this REALLY happened. I do think it is that disbelief that helps us to really treasure every moment, even the hard ones:).

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  17. Praise! Hope these last weeks are as pain free as possible.

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  18. Awesome news! Congrats! You will keep being surprised by the timeline and dilation. I went into my induction 2.5 cm dilated (at 38 weeks) and never progressed past 4 after 12 hours of HARD labor! I had so wished that I could have labored and had him naturally, but when you are there, in the midst of it, you are just excited to meet him! I hope you progress well and labor naturally. But in the end, just remember that however and whenever he makes his entrance will be God's perfect will and timing!
    Hugs ♥

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  19. Holy Cow this is still a shock for me to hear, too!!

    Great news!!! Nice work getting him all set to go for the big day!!

    Do you feel any differently at all now that he's "in position" and you are actually dilated a little?

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  21. So exciting!! I pray for a healthy, easy, and happy birth.

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  22. LH - Ever since he moved head down (we'll never know for sure, but I swear I know when it happened), I have felt pressure down low when he's really wiggling around. A couple months ago I used to feel kicks down there (which were a bit startling!), then I felt nothing down low for a long time and now it's just pressure.

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  24. I'm with Leila, I'm still in shock to read these posts...hahahaha I can't believe its happening either!

    Hope he just pops out with no problems!

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