Well, centimeters actually, but that doesn't work well in verb form. I am 1 cm dilated and the OB could feel the baby's head. I had a handful of mild contractions on the NST. My fluid ultrasound was a robust 14. The OB is concerned about the size of my "very narrow" and "triangulated" pelvis (oh and hadn't she mentioned this before?- um no, but thanks). So, she launched into the c-section spiel- how I shouldn't be surprised or disappointed if it ended up that way. SHe was doing quite the job of letting me down easy.
I quickly reassured her that I am not one of those women that has any particular notions about my "birth experience"- just get 'er done. The baby is of a size not to be concerned with a vaginal delivery, but she is concerned about the big head (I am blaming DH for that one) fitting through my narrowness. I have had a feeling all along that a c-section was the mode I woud be going, so I wish we could just schedule it now. Anyhow, at next week's appointment, we are to "make a plan" depending on what the ol' cervix is up to.
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good luck to you and whatever mode it takes to get your lil one out and keep you healthy
Ah, so you are going to cheat and beat me too, are you? No fair dilating already!
As a midwifery student we have arguments over whether one can ascertain before birth if a woman can birth a baby based on the shape of the pelvis. The answer from a number of my instructors is NO. The only way to tell is to try.
That being said, I understand the "get 'er done" attitude. Make sense to me, but don't tell my peers I said so!
You have a great attitude. I guess flexibility is key.
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