3 1/2 weeks to go?!?
Who can believe we could have a baby any day? I surely can't!!! On Thursday, we'll be 37 weeks, and from what I've seen, that's considered full term! The average pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, and I think like 80% of births occur between 38 and 40 weeks.
Mom and Mara were trying to guess today how big 'she' is going to be. (Everyone is convinced it's a girl so I'm trying to call it a 'she' more often. I've been calling it a 'he' for the last eight months because it seems weird to call something a girl when you don't know what it is.) My mom thinks she's going to be at least 8 pounds. I don't know though. My mom's biggest baby was 8 pounds, and I was only 6 something.
It seems as though I may be destined to have a C-section. I am kind of disappointed, but of course we just want a safe, healthy delivery. When they found the placenta previa, they told us that if the placenta didn't 'move' up, I would have to have a C-section to avoid dangerous bleeding. Then, when the placenta moved far enough away, I was so excited. My chance for a regular birth is not looking good, though. The baby is still breech or transverse. We have an ultrasound this week to determine the exact position. If she hasn't flipped to the head-down position, they may schedule a C-section. Ugh. My doctor said that they could try to flip the baby, but that he is not really comfortable with it. I don't think I am either. There are risks to the baby, and we feel like God has a plan. If she's going to flip, she will do it on her own.
I'm not feeling very ready yet. Kevin put the crib together a couple days ago. The baby's room is painted, but it needs some final touch ups. We have all of the necessities, and more, but I still feel like there's stuff to do. I don't have my hospital bag packed. Oops...suppose I should do that at least. :)
Having my shower did make this whole thing seem like it might be happening soon. It was the perfect shower. Melinda and Savanna found the perfect place to host it even
with the busy Christmas season. There was the perfect amount of people although I know some people had conflicts and couldn't make it. The food was perfect. I ate so much because there were so many awesome gluten-free options. The gifts were perfect. It was just perfect, and it was so surreal. Every baby shower I've attended over the last five years has
been bittersweet. Every baby is such a happy miracle, but I just couldn't help feeling those twinges of sadness for my angels and feeling like we might never have a baby with us here on
earth. However, on the night of my shower, I just felt so blessed and tried to take it all in. Our angels are where they're supposed to be, and as everyone sang "Praise God from whom all blessings flow...", I just thanked God and not a single tear came to my eye. ♥
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| 36.5 weeks - realized we didn't have any belly pics with the three of us ♥ |
Mom and Mara were trying to guess today how big 'she' is going to be. (Everyone is convinced it's a girl so I'm trying to call it a 'she' more often. I've been calling it a 'he' for the last eight months because it seems weird to call something a girl when you don't know what it is.) My mom thinks she's going to be at least 8 pounds. I don't know though. My mom's biggest baby was 8 pounds, and I was only 6 something.
It seems as though I may be destined to have a C-section. I am kind of disappointed, but of course we just want a safe, healthy delivery. When they found the placenta previa, they told us that if the placenta didn't 'move' up, I would have to have a C-section to avoid dangerous bleeding. Then, when the placenta moved far enough away, I was so excited. My chance for a regular birth is not looking good, though. The baby is still breech or transverse. We have an ultrasound this week to determine the exact position. If she hasn't flipped to the head-down position, they may schedule a C-section. Ugh. My doctor said that they could try to flip the baby, but that he is not really comfortable with it. I don't think I am either. There are risks to the baby, and we feel like God has a plan. If she's going to flip, she will do it on her own.
I'm not feeling very ready yet. Kevin put the crib together a couple days ago. The baby's room is painted, but it needs some final touch ups. We have all of the necessities, and more, but I still feel like there's stuff to do. I don't have my hospital bag packed. Oops...suppose I should do that at least. :)
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