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Well, That Was Not What I Expected...

Yesterday morning, shortly after I got up, I started having contractions. I was fairly certain within an hour that they were for real but that it would be a while before anything really happened. I spent most of the morning laying on the couch watching TV because it was most comfortable. If I stood up, I was guaranteed to have a contraction within a minute, and I wanted to let the rest of the family have Thanksgiving dinner. My MIL sort of rushed dinner because she could tell things were starting to speed up. I rushed my husband through pie, and we headed to the hospital about 1:30. We got to triage just after 2, and at 2:30 my doctor checked and I was at 5cm dilated and contracting every 2-3 minutes. But, the baby was still high. So, they moved me to a real room. They started the IV and were getting things ready so I could have the epidural. Around 3, I started feeling pressure and the nurse noticed that and a slight deceleration in the baby's heart rate, so she checked me. I was at 10cm and the baby had dropped completely. So, no epidural - this baby was coming out! They paged the doctor and help. From there it is a blur. They lost his heart rate. They called in support. There were tons of people in the room. And I was told to push like crazy because he was not happy inside! They used the vacuum to help, but all it did was keep him from going back up. At 3:34 pm, AJU6 was born. And, now we are home!

Details:
Sex- Male
Weight- 6lbs 11oz
Length- 19in
Head- 14 in

I will post a picture once I figure out where my husband put them on the server...

Still No Baby...

So, I thought this little one would be here by now. It's big sister showed up 4 days early, and at most this one will be 3 days early... Now I am just praying it shows up on its own! I am 4 cm dialated (3cm two weeks ago, 3.5 last week). But, as somewhat expected, this one hasn't dropped (AJU5 never did - hence the c-section). My doctor was a little surprised to see me today though - she thought I might have had the baby already too. I did find out one good thing today though - my OB will be at the hospital tomorrow (day), Friday (day), and Saturday (night). So, if I go into labor during any of these 12 hour shifts, she will still get to deliver this little one. So, now that is what I am praying for!

Mayeb I Am Glad the Baby Hasn't Come...

It has been a "fun" 24 hours. Really, it hasn't been bad, but it hasn't all been good. Yesterday morning was normal. We got up, AJU5 watched two shows while I made breakfast, put Tom in the fridge, and got some other random things done (and AJU1 slept a little and then reviewed Sunday School material). Breakfast was normal, and then AJU5 took a nap (and I showered and napped as well). Sunday School was normal - AJU5 had a few toddler moments of wanting to be a handful and not participate, but once the glue sticks came out she was perfectly fine. Church service went fine too - she snuggled for half and then played for half. After church we ran to REI to get ski tickets for February (big discount - going with friends to share child-watching). AJU5 started to doze the last few minutes before we parked. But, we kept her awake.

When we got home, we thought she would crash, but no. She laid down for about 20 minutes, but that was it. We watched the NASCAR race, and at the end she was asking to go to bed. Unfortunately, it was too late for nap but too early for bed. So, we let her watch two of her shows before heading to church. She did normal at church - and then melted down at the very end. We got everything ready as my husband went over some details for the next few weeks with Pastor (he will be out of town). AJU5 CRASHED in my arms within minutes. She stayed out even when we got home, so we just took off her skort and let her go to slep in her tights and shirt.

Now for the real fun - Midnight. AJU5 started screaming. I gave her a few minutes, but soon I realized she was not going to go back to sleep. So, I got up and went to see what the problem was. I got her out of bed and tried to explain it was still sleepy time since she wanted to go downstairs. I went and got her cup out of bed, and then I saw it - puke. It was just milk (which is what was in her cup), we I decided we would get juice downstairs, change her, and put her back to bed. She did request cheese while we were downstairs, but other than that things went as planned. She laid down, coughed a few times, and puked again. So, I got her up again (since she was crying) and changed her pillow (exchanging it for one on the guest bed) since the two in her room both had wet spots now.

So, we went downstairs and watched an episode of Curious George and gave her some medicine - Benadryl, Robitussin, and Mortin mixed together. She refused it at first from her little cup. Then she coughed again and puked again. I got the syringe medicine thing and gave her the rest of the medicine. Once George was over, she slept until her normal time. She seems perfectly normal this morning. So, I am hoping it was just the allergies that led to a cough that led to the puking. But, I want to be sure before I call over a babysitter to head to the hospital to have this little one. So, I am happy there has been no action on Junior on that front.

And. I am thankful I wasn't having to handle two kids with one sick! I would be exhausted today if that was the case. Instead, I only had to snuggle AJU5 while she watched her show. So, now I am praying this baby just comes on its own sometime in the next 7 days. If not, I will be about to go into the OR...

Busy, But Not...

I have gotten a good bit of stuff done lately, but then I don't think I have actually done that much. It started last Tuesday when I cleaned out our downstairs closet and shoe drawers. Then, Wednesday I cleaned out 6 kitchen cabinets and sanitized all of the baby bottle stuff I found in the process. Thursday was normal story time at the library and doctor's appointment, so no housework was done. Friday we rearranged AJU5's room to make way for bunk beds (when we purchase them - which might not be for a while), and I cleaned out the inside freezer (attached tot he fridge). I also went and got my hair cut (just 4 inches off the bottom - straight cut) and then went back with AJU5 to get her hair cut (making it almost one layer plus bangs instead of the mess she had). Saturday I emptied out the outside freezer (and stuffed all of that stuff into the inside freezer) and turned it off so it could defrost and did the normal laundry. I also organized AJU5's toys during the week (as I found them) so they are easier to pick up now.

On the to-do list still are cleaning the bathrooms, vacuuming and mopping all appropriate floors, and organizing the pantry and "junk" drawer. Hopefully I can tackle on bathroom a day (minus the shower in ours because I can't get down to clean it well enough these days) and then the organizing pantry and drawer before Saturday. Saturday will be the big floor day, as I need AJU1 to distract AJU5 while I mop (i.e. to avoid toddler in the bucket issues). Then the house will be clean and organized for the in-laws!

But, then I think of how the in-laws house looks most of the time we go there. We end up cleaning and organizing half of the time because there is going to be a big gathering and it needs to be done. So, part of me wonders why I am spending so much time getting everything neat and organized for them. But, that is just how I am. I hate having people over when the house isn't clean!

And T minus 2 weeks until the baby is hear (if not before)! I think I am ready...

Not Superwoman...

With AJU5 I had no real pregnancy issues the last trimester. Yes, I had to get up and pee in the middle of the night and it was a little harder to get up and down, but I was definitely not complaining about any of that. I don't think physics and anatomy would allow those issues to not exist! this time around - not the case!

First, my fingers started to swell a few weeks ago. They still don't look huge thanks to my large knuckles, but I can't feel things as well and I always wake up with them asleep/tingly. I know I am definitely better off than some women in this category - but still!

Second, getting up and down is not so fun anymore. I can still do it, but don't ask me to do it too much! If I am on the floor, expect me to stay there for at least 15-20 minutes. My joints just can't take lifting this much weight over and over and over again! The same goes for getting out of low chairs. I raised my office chair one inch today, and it made the biggest difference in how my knee muscles felt. I wish I had thought of that earlier...

Third, I get other pelvic pain I never had with AJU5. This little one is punching and head-butting things AJU5 never did. Luckily, they aren't constant or even very often. But still...

One plu sto all of this - I think some of it is because this little one is sitting lower. AJU5 never dropped, so this is giving me a little hope that the VBAC will be possible. And I am definitely praying for a VBAC. AJU5 won't be able to visit me in the hospital due to the silly flu and all. So, I want to be able to come home within 48 hours if at all possible! The girl is just not used to not having mommy around... And since she won't be able to come, AJU1 will have to stay home with her once the baby is delivered so she doesn't totally lose it!

Okay, enough moaning and groaning for one morning :)

T Minus 1 Month

In a month, we will be officially a family of four. That is hard to believe...
I am due in 4 weeks. The c-section is scheduled for 30 days from today...
And it doesn't feel like September was that long ago...

Things I am looking forward to:

• My hands returning to normal size. They aren't huge, but they tingle periodically and are definitely larger than before.
• Not having to pee so often.
• The end to nausea.
• The instant loss of at least 10 pounds.
• Holding an infant. I got to hold a 4 month old last Friday night, and it was so nice!

Things I wonder about:

• How AJU5 will take to being a big sister.
• How AJU5 will take to me not being home for a few days.
• How labor and delivery will go.
• How well this little one will sleep (I am praying for a good sleeper of course).
• When the baby will actually come!

Oh, and as most of you would guess - no NaBloPoMo for me this year! I would love to do it again, but the likelihood I would be successful is about 0. Especially if this little one arrives before Nov. 30...

LIttle Helper

AJU5 has become a good little helper when she wants to be. She is now taking an interest in helping make food, which is a mixed blessing. Last week she helped make breakfast burritos. She got to crack one egg and wanted to open it. Luckily I was able to catch the insides and put them in the pan before making a huge mess. Then she got to add some cheese to the pan before I served the food. Yesterday she helped make mac n' cheese. She poured the noodles and cheese powder and then got to do a couple of stirs for the final product. I thinking baking with her will be fun, but we don't bake much. It isn't that we don't like sweets. It is that if there are sweets in the house they are normally eaten at a not-so-healthy rate that we just avoid them most of the time.

She also helped outside on Saturday. First, she picked up roof shingles that AJU1 had thrown down (broken ones he had replaced). I was very grateful for this because I didn't have to bend down! Then, she helped move the big trashcan over to where AJU1 was trimming a bush and helped clean up the debris from that as well (and helped returnt he trash can to its "home").

So, I am hopeful that once Junior arrives she will continue to be a help! AJU1 will have a week off for paternity leave (and possibly more for vacation), so she should get attention. Plus, my MIL will be here for 2 weeks (and FIL for one of those weeks), so more attention for her! But, I know she will have her jealous moments. Luckily, she is already good at playing by herself!

Does your little one(s) help with chores?

Settling In

I have less than 6 weeks left of this pregnancy. And I think my body is settling into this fact. My hands a slightly swollen this time around, and the wedding ring has taken a place on the necklace until Junior arrives. I can still get it on and off, but it is snug and not always comfortable. So, I thought I would be safe and not risk ever getting it stuck.

Other than that, the only annoyances I am having are periodic nausea and waking every 2-3 hours at night to roll over. I guess I am lucky that I don't have other issues like many pregnant women do. But, yeah, I didn't think Iw ould still have to take Zofran occasionally during the 3rd trimester.

AJU5 seems to be realizing something is up too. First, she still prefers me for most things, but she wants to be with Daddy if she knows he is around (i.e. not at work). Half of the time, I am required to be in the room as well for her antics. The only time this is a problem is church on Sunday mornings. AJU1 teaches the adult Sunday school class, so I would prefer she stayed in her class instead of playing in the room where Daddy teaches. Then, during service, he runs the AV equipment. She is not allowed up there for obvious reasons, and this can be a big fight. Some days I can distract her in the nursery (although I can't leave without a long period of screams); other days I have to take her outside and try to explain that (a) we can't go home yet, and (b) Daddy is working. Unfortunately, I don't think she is listening :)

But, she is definitely seeking out my lap more often these days. She wants to snuggle up and sit with me if I am watching the TV. She wants to play "night night" and rest her head on mine at least once a day. And, starting yesterday, she is seeking out kisses. I think she had associated kisses with bedtime/naptime and therefore didn't want them when she was awake. But, now she wants them throughout the day. It is funny that some times she just leans in a asks for a kiss. Other times she tries to make the kissy lips. Either way, I am happy to oblige.

MIsh Mash

• AJU5 is back on schedule and sleeping well. Well, today she refused a morning nap, but one big nap instead shouldn't be an issue. She has been down for almost 3 hours, but she was disturbed at least twice (one was the doorbell ringing). So, I think it will be a wash today!
• I had my 32 week check-up yesterday. All is good. I am gaining weight like crazy, but I can handle that. I have had a huge sweet tooth lately, so I know that is to blame! This little one might be smaller than AJU5, or so my doctor thinks. AJU5 was 8lbs 3.4oz at birth, so a little smaller isn't bad. But, my shirts don't fit well from her pregnancy and other people say I look bigger... Who knows... As my doctor said - we will see before too long :)
• The new bed is working fine. I like the extra room - I don't worry about waking AJU1 when I roll over at night! AJU5 has also determined that all three of us can lay in the bed comfortably. Luckily, she has not demanded to sleep with us yet (just play night-night). As for quality of sleep, it seems a little better. I seem a little more well rested in the morning, but I don't know for sure. There are so many things that make me at night these days...
• Story time has been funny the last two days. Yesterday, AJU5 stayed with the group most of the time, but she wasn't about to join in the walking in a circle. Instead, she sat at the corner and was a constant obstacle for other kids and parents to avoid. I tried moving her to the middle of the circle, but she just moved back to her corner! She did have to periodically get up and get a new book off of the bookshelf, but other than that she stayed and listened. Today I could tell she was tired (but had refused a nap twice in the morning). She laid down for some of it, but after 4-5 attempts at running out of the room, we gave up. Another mom/toddler pair had given up a few minutes earlier and another pair gave up shortly after we did. Something must have been in the air...
• I have been terrible at commenting on other blogs. Then I realize I have 10 or so posts open and start commenting. But, I often don't get back to the first ones I have opened. It is bad... I have things to say, but putting words down isn't always easy (i.e. brain not working)... So, if I am not commenting on your posts - that is why. I have 6 open right now...
  

Change?

We think AJU5 is starting to realize things are about to change. She is becoming very attached to me these days. AJU1 got her up from a nap yesterday (I was napping on the couch at that point), and she just cried "Mommy" until she saw me. That one we are blaming partly on an unhappy belly (she went back down shortly there after to drink and rest before she was happy), but she is definitely wanting Mommy a lot more often! Luckily AJU1 is good at taking her away when I ask or he realizes I am busy. But, I wonder how she will do when I am in the hospital... She has never been away from me for more than 8-9 hours. I don't think she has ever gotten up in the morning and not seen me. I have been gone at bed time before, and that hasn't been a problem. Actually, normally AJU1 is the one that puts her in bed. I get her changed, but he puts her down and prays with her.

She will be going to a friend's house during my doctor's appointments from now on, so hopefully that might help with the Mommy needs. The going to a friend's house isn't by choice just yet though! It is mandated by the doctor's office. They aren't allowing kids during flu season... I had planned on taking her until the "longer" appointments near the end. I understand that they want to keep their patients healthy, but I also wonder if they are banning other guests as well. I know kids get a bad rap for causing the spread of germs, but I know many adults who are probably just as bad! I guess I will just have to wait and see who is in the waiting room at my next few appointments (although at some there aren't any guests as it is!).

Move Ahead...

AJU1 and I decided last night to sell the futon and get AJU5 her bunk beds. We think she might be ready for the big girl bed... My original plan was to get the beds for her for her birthday, but a little thing called a possible c-section made me have second thoughts! I won't be able to lift her, so I wouldn't be able to be home alone in the morning, at nap time, or in the evening. That basically means there is no way for me to be home alone at any scheduled time because nap time can come anytime between 10:30 and 3.

Plus, she sleeps just fine on the futon with me. She does move over to snuggle with me sometimes, but other times she just stays on her side and sleeps until morning. So, I know she will be fine in a big girl bed. The biggest thing will be getting her to want to sleep on the big girl bed alone and not in her crib. We have offered the futon to her some times because she will crawl up on it and lay down at nap or bed time. But, she won't fall asleep on her own there. She just uses the futon as a delay tactic at this moment we think...

Any suggestions on how to transition her?

Oh, and as for the c-section, it is all scheduled. November 30th is the latest Junior #3 will arrive. We have to be at the hospital at 5:30 that morning if he/she has not shown up yet.

Numbers Game

Here are a few numbers for you:
3: Number of months before /junior arrives (at the latest).
7: Years I have been married
46: Years my parents have been married
56: Number of students enrolled in my classes this term (which starts today)
89: Days until my due date...

Pregnancy Update (and Possibly Other Things)

Yesterday I had another regular OB appointment. It was just one of the short, basic ones (pee in cup, weight, blood pressure, baby heart rate, fundal measurement, and questions). I also got my paperwork for my gestational diabetes test (1 hour) that I need to do next week (planning on Friday when AJU1 can watch AJU5). We also talked about when to schedule the c-section. My doctor doesn't want to go past 41 weeks because they are less than 2 years apart. So, we will most likely go with November 30th. If I go into labor before then, we will try a VBAC unless the baby isn't positioned right (breech, etc). Also, I get to start the 2 week visits now. I was guessing I would have another 4 week period first, but I was wrong!

Oh, as for weight, I am up to 173 pounds. I was about 150 pounds when I got pregnant, so, I want to not gain more than 12 more (35 pounds total). With AJU5, I was about 160 when I got pregnant and weighed 193 the day before she was born. But, I only weighed 172 pounds at 25 weeks with her... And I am at 27 weeks almost now...

I was just reading over the emails I sent to my family during the pregnancy and after. Boy was that hard... The pregnancy ones weren't of course, but the first few after she was born were. Having to leave her at the hospital for 4 nights was miserable. I hope I never have to go through that again! Then there was the whole oxygen and RSV scare. It was just a very trying week for sure. But, looking at her now you would never guess she spent a week in the NICU and another almost 2 weeks on oxygen! Actually, at a month old she was perfectly normal and "disgustingly healthy" as the home health care nurse told me. So, I am just praying we can avoid all of that this time around...

Now to go read or nap... last night was not a good night for sleep (due to AJU5 mostly and then Junior not letting me fall back asleep)... and AJU5 is napping now...

Week Wrap-Up

VBS was a blast this year, which is good because the theme was Beach Blast! Now, juggling a toddler and games wasn't always fun, but I managed with the help of the teens. Well, the last rotation I was normally dead by, but that was the oldest group and they had all been to our VBS for the past two years! So, they were old hats at this.

AJU5 did well too. She didn't participate in games, but she did participate in lesson and craft when she wasn't napping mostly. And, when she didn't want to participate in lesson, she was content doing the craft she missed! So, I think she will do well in Sunday School in the fall. Her and her buddy are moving from the nursery to class together, joining the buddy's brother in the preschool class (yeah, our church is that small). I am looking forward to being able to pay attention during class until Junior makes his/her arrival!

We also went swimming yesterday. This was the first time I had taken AJU5 to a city pool. She had swam 4 times in a hotel pool, but that is it. I grew up with a pool in the back yard, so city pools are somewhat foreign to me. Well, that is a lie - I lifeguarded at a few for three years. But, I learned they can be crowded and not too much fun. Luckily, the pool we went to wasn't crowded at all. We went with the other moms that helped with VBS as well as some of the teens, so I thought even if it was crowded we would have fun with friends. We spent an hour and a half in the baby pool - longer than I expected she would last with only a 30 minute nap! Only problem - I didn't put sunscreen on myself of AJU5's back. I am in pain now... It is mostly my back/neck/shoulders that don't get sun. AJU5's back is a little red still, but it isn't as bad as mine... Lesson Learned!

Oh, and a follow-up on the last post. AJU5 and I leave teh house daily. At the very minimum we go outside n the backyard and play. We often walk around the neighborhood as well. Other days we go shopping or head to the park. I was just referring to scheduled things that I might want to avoid. As Sarah said, it will be harder with two, so I don't want to get her too used to having something every day :)

Another Random Post

So, yeah, I don't think I can write one post about one thing - just not happening these days. Well, I might be able to get the Product Review post done, but that is about it :) So, now for the "laundry list" of topics:

1. I had my regular OB appointment today. I have gained 17 pounds so far - about 10 in the last four weeks! I definitely need to lay off the sweets and snacks. But, it is something I can do. Plus, AJU5 is letting me take her for walks again (even asking to go), so that should help me keep my weight in check!
2. Also on the OB front, I have decided to try the VBAC. My doctor told me that they will watch me like a hawk during labor and push the epidural. I am okay with that (although I have no problem trying to go natural either). They just want to be able to rush me to the OR if necessary. The main reason for my decision - stairs! You aren't supposed to do up and down stairs much at all for at least two weeks after a c-section. With the bedrooms upstairs and the living areas downstairs, I see that as being a big challenge for me! Yes, I can sleep in the recliners, on the couch, or even pull out the hide-a-bed if necessary. But, I will want a shower pretty much every day, and all of my clothes are upstairs... Yeah, not having to avoid stairs would be nice!
3. AJU5 is eating a little better. We have moved her chair to the table and stopped using the tray. We had offered this to her before, but she wanted her tray back. Now she is happy to eat at the table with us. So, hopefully that was a lot of her issue! We are also working on getting to one noon or later nap. Yesterday was a success - today is a little more challenging because I think she is about ready to go down, and it is an hour too early...

I think that is it... But it probably isn't... I will probably remember something when I am busy and then forget it by the time I am at the computer... Silly pregnancy brain!

Pregnancy Brain

I can't remember what all has happened in the last few days! I know we did things and I have thought of blog topics, but I can't remember them. So here are a few things I do remember!

1. AJU5 is on an eating strike I think. She will eat a good breakfast (half a waffle or more), but then she won't eat anything but snacks for the rest of the day. Today we tried to not let her have snacks, and it didn't help! She did eventually eat some peas at dinner and then some cheese later luckily. I guess she just isn't hungry - but it is a big change from how she used to eat!

2. I am definitely going to look into swimming lessons for AJU5 next year. Today in the bath tub she floated on her back while holding my hands. And she did it over and over and over again (much to my dislike because it isn't that comfortable). She will also float with a hand under her head or on my shoulder. I think I will take her to the pool later this week so she can play! I don't like Mommy-and-Me swim lessons because they don't learn much. I used to teach them, and I thought the parents were wasting their money because they could do those things on their own! So, hopefully we will be able to convince them to let AJU5 in the a preschool class next summer even though she will only be 2.5! I learned to swin the summer I turned three, so I guess it is in her blood :)

3. AJU5 can be a lot of fun if she is in a good mood. Tonight, we played hide and seek (Daddy hid and AJU5 found him while I just laid on the bed laughing). Then I found them laying on the bean bags with blankets acting like they were going night-night. We have also been working on pentomino puzzles as a family - although she isn't much help! It is just fun to watch her learn to use her imagination and grow!

Now I think it is bed time... I am tired and I even got an afternoon nap. Junior is just sucking the life out of me!

MIxed Feelings

One of our friends from church gave birth to her son this week. She was due a week before with (with Junior #2). It is hard to believe that if I hadn't miscarried, I would have a baby in my arms within the next few weeks. I think being pregnant again is helping me not be sad over this. I can feel Junior #3 move around. I got to see him/her yesterday at my 20 week ultrasound (we are waiting until birth to find out the gender). I know this is the baby God wants me to raise, not the one we lost 7 months ago. But, I still feel weird about it - not sad per se, but, yeah, I don't know...

Then I found out last night someone I knew from grad school (he was an undergrad) died. From Facebook, I figured out he was sick, but that is all I know. The messages about him being sick are less than a week old, so I know it wasn't a long fight. He was a Christian. We were friends at a campus ministry. He was about four years younger than me an recently married. I guess it was a wake up call to me. Life as I know it can change in a second. We don't know when our life here on earth will end. So, we have to make the most of every minute we have.

Happier post to come next!
I will get back to the product review/home improvement things next week I bet.

20 Weeks (and a few days)...

So, 20 weeks has brought on new fun - morning sickness is now morning sickness and not afternoon sickness! Yeah, I almost threw up this morning. I have dry-heaved the past few days. So, I am back to taking a Zofran in the morning. Luckily, I got a new prescription from my doctor two weeks ago - 3 rounds of 20 pills. That should last me at least two months :) I definitely think it is worse this time around than with AJU5. By this point with her, I was feeling well most days. Around week 22, I had some bad days, but we were traveling and eating differently, which may have caused part of the problem. All I can say is ugh!

Thursday I have the "big" ultrasound. AJU1 won't be able to come because he leaves on a work trip that day. My parents will be here, but I think I will just tell them I have a doctor's appointment until I get back. We like to wait until delivery to find out the gender, but my mom likes to know! This way I won't have her pestering me :) They can watch AJU5 while I am gone anyways!

Oh, and I do have a little baby belly these days. It is a little flabbier than I would like, but if I wear certain shirts it does look like I am pregnant (vs. just being chubby). Unfortunately those tops are three-quarter sleeves and it is almost 100 here today. So, I am stuck with the t-shirts that just leave me looking a little chubby...

Another Good Appointment

I had my check-up today. Junior #3 is doing just fine. Heart rate was in the low 150s (I forget the actual number though). I have the anatomical ultrasound in 2 weeks and my next doctor's appointment in 4.

I gained 3 pounds in 4 week s- better than the 6 pounds in 5 weeks I did in May! Hopefully I am just gaining it all early :)

I did ask about when I have to decide about the VBAC/c-section thing. She said I have a long time (I am guessing September). The one thing she did say is that we would schedule a c-section either way - but if I decide I want to try a VBAC it will be after the due date (since they won't induce you if you have had a c-section). I am totally cool with that.

Oh, and I am glad I showed up early for the appointment - they got be back VERY quickly because the patient before me was late! I was out of there pretty close to my appointment time.