This morning I had my 37 week appointment. Little monkey was moving around constantly so they weren’t able to pinpoint an exact heartbeat, but it was somewhere between 147-153 bpm. I am still measuring to the exact day so they seem pleased with that. They left it completely up to me whether or not I would like to be checked for any progression... and at first I was like yessss I want to know. The more I thought about it, I decided against it. If I am dilated it would get my hopes up, and if there was no progression yet I’d be a little bummed! I figure little JaiderBug is going to come on his own time (possibly with a little, maybe a lot of coxing from me!) so no need to stress over anything. No reason to bring on any discomfort that isn’t necessary! He is officially considered to be full term now so he is welcome ANYTIME.... the sooner the better for me! I figure I’ll give him another week to be all comfy and cozy in the belly, but come December 13th, I will be doing/eating/cleaning/whatever I can to help this baby along. I was 10 days early, so we’re hoping maybe he will follow in that pattern... not to mention if he did come on the 13th he would share a birthday with his Grandpa Horan and Uncle Ryan. The nurse pushed all around on my belly and felt confident saying that Jaiden was right around 6 lbs give or take an ounce or two. She also said that if I went all the way to full term she didn’t think he would be any bigger than 7 lbs 7 oz... so we shall see. I am still feeling wonderful, with the exception of all the annoying swelling! I consider myself very fortunate to not have had problems with it up until this point, but it’s not fun. My ankles, calves, hands,... basically I feel gross, but only a couple more weeks! Baby boy has definitely dropped, so that’s something at least! I’ve developed quite the waddle when walking!!
Just a heads up, we will be taking the laptop to the hospital with us, and Kevin will be updating the blog to keep everyone up to date with news as it comes.
oh my gosh, you are tiny!!! Im afraid my money would be on a january baby ;) He is only a pound bigger than Owen and Im 5 weeks behind you! You probably are not dialated if you havent felt any contractions yet. I guess I wouldnt want anyone poking around down there!
ReplyDeleteJust don't listen to anything the nurses tell you...I was told i would be lucky if Lor was even 6lbs and she was 8lb1oz. :) They really know nothing...lol. And good call on refusing to be checked...remember i waddled around 3cm dilated for weeks. I can't wait to meet this little guy!! My money is on the 27thish. :) Sorry you aren't feeling fantastic...it will all be over soon and you are doing fantastic...still can't believe how tiny you are!
ReplyDeleteYou're so little, Sara; I can't believe your due date is in 3 weeks!!! I wish you a pain-free delivery...I hope he comes soon!
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