Here Comes Baby

Well, at my Dr's appointment on Wednesday, my blood pressure was high again, i'd gained 3 kilos in a week (that's 6.6 lbs.-- she thinks it is fluid retention, I'm not sure she realizes it could be Thanksgiving), and she was very concerned because Maya's approximate size now is 4.5 kilos (9.9 lbs.) and my due date isn't until Monday. She also told me she was planning to be out of the country from Monday through Wednesday, which completely stressed me out because sorry, but I do NOT want a strange Arab man delivering me!!!! (and I really like my Dr., she is so sweet and really listens to us when we have questions and concerns, and is willing to humor my longing to deliver as naturally as possible, and not have some of the procedures done that are pretty standard here). So she was ready to admit me Wednesday to induce if I had any protein in my urine (i'm 2 cm dilated and she stripped my membranes while she was examining me). Thankfully I didn't and she was at least willing to talk options. I told her my parents are arriving on Friday night, so she was willing to settle for inducing Friday morning. I was disappointed by the whole thing (I really wanted to go all natural and not use any drugs or induction) but I guess the risks to Maya and to me if we keep waiting are too many. My blood pressure is too high and has been consistently high, and she is soooo big. Maybe i'll go into labor in the middle of the night tonight and won't have to have pitocin in the morning?! Please pray for us. Cross cultural delivery should be very interesting. . . I'm sure we will have stories to tell soon. Please pray for my parents as they take the very long trip.

By the way, there's no internet at the hospital, but we'll get news and pics posted as soon as we can. . .