Just wanted to give everyone the scoop! Based on our doctor visit today we have decided that this little guy MUST make his appearance tomorrow morning!
There are just too many variables working against our desire to have a natural birth. The doctor is estimating given the last ultrasound that baby is likely to be around 9.5 - 10lbs. His weight/size increases the chance that induction will not work and/or baby will not be able to fit. There have been studies that show significant and long lasting damage can be done to a babies shoulders if they get stuck in the birth canal. I guess my cousin's shoulder actually broke when he was being delivered.
Also, I still continue to have contractions and yet there has been no progress at all which is leading the doctor to believe that, for this baby, my body is either not capable of contracting because the uterus is too thin (due to baby's size), that my body knows that the baby is not going to fit and is therefore not making the transition and/or my Bicornuate Uterus condition is not allowing my body to make the transition.
Regardless of the reasoning, the doctor is estimating a 40% likelihood of a natural birth without significant complications; risks appear greater than the benefits at this point. Therefore, we have scheduled a cesarean surgery for tomorrow morning. We are disappointed that surgery ended up being the answer though Nick and I agree that we have given our best effort and this will keep everyone as safe as possible which is the most important.
So expect some updates/pics tomorrow afternoon/evening of the cutest baby ever.
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