Today was our “last” OB checkup for Number One baby! I am 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced, which is GREAT progress and bodes well for a much faster than normal labor! Dr. Szmuc said that most first-time moms are in labor between 15-18 hours but mine would likely go much faster since I was dilating so well already.

Funny thing…I haven’t gained any weight in 3 weeks…still at 184.5, which I’m ok with! I also still don’t have any stretch marks on my belly, unbelievable! Also, there is still a little bit of a belly button there, made it through the entire pregnancy and gaining nearly 40 pounds.

So, Bob and I had talked over the weekend about possibly getting induced and we discussed with the Dr. about the pros and cons. I was happy that I was making progress and the only downside was skipping over early labor by getting the Petosin to start the contractions. I really didn’t see that as a down side, especially considering that I was planning on getting an epidural…I don’t think I’m missing out on much by skipping “early labor”! I am also really positive and feel really good knowing that my Dr, the one I have had for 11 years and who has taken me through this pregnancy and the trials we had getting pregnant, is going to be the one to take care of me and deliver my baby. That more than anything I think sealed the decision for me, and having a plan knowing exactly when everything is going to happen really makes me so much more comfortable.