36 Week OB Appointment

Today's appointment didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped. Dr. Gilbert is concerned because my sugar levels continue to be high even though I follow the diabetes diet and exercise regularly. She said that she is going to give me another week to see if I can get my sugar levels under control otherwise she will have to put me on insulin! OUCH! I asked if delivering the baby early would be an option instead of insulin but Dr. Gilbert would really like to see me make it to 39 weeks before electively having the baby. However, she said that the baby is a "good size" already and is measuring about 1 week ahead of schedule. So, I have a ultrasound on Wednesday to determine the baby's weight and if it is getting too big we will then talk about an early induction. I really don't want to be induced, I would like to go into "spontaneous labor" because I had such a good experience delivering Remie. But, if an induction is necessary in order to avoid a C-Section, I am all for it. On a positive note, Dr. Gilbert examed me and said that I am already dilating...I am 1-2 cm! Yahoo, only 9cm more to go! Although, dilating early means absolutely nothing because I walked around with Remie for 2 weeks being 3cm dilated, but it is nice to know that I am progressing a little! I can't believe that our little bean will be here in only a matter of weeks!