We had a doctor's appointment today. This started our weekly visits. I was checked to see how I was progressing. The doctor said I was effaced 50% and dilated to a 1. I hope this is good. I've definitely been feeling my body "getting ready" for labor. This was apparent when I didn't sleep very well at all on Sunday. Clint said I tossed and turned all night. :(
We got to have another ultrasound today in which we found out that the baby weighs 7.5 lbs ALREADY! The ultrasound tech said that the measurement was give or take 1 lb. I can't believe he weighs 8.5 lbs already, so I think it's 7.5 or less. At this point, babies gain about 1/2 lb a week. So if I make it to the 40 week mark, I could potential give birth to a GIANT. It's all Clint's fault! I was a nice size of less then 7lbs when I entered the world, but Clint was 8.5lbs! YUCK! Thank goodness for pain meds right?
So the doctor left us with the impression that he could come any time in the next couple of weeks. Told us if my water broke or if my contractions were 5 minutes apart and I couldn't talk through them I had to go to the hospital. Pretty excited.
Despite the fact that I've been saying that I'm ready for the last month, I'M NOT! We still have things to buy, the house to finish getting ready and I need to get things at work ready for maternity leave. Plus there's the fact that my doctor is on vacation next week! So he either needs to be born this week or not for 2 more weeks. :)
So we'll keep you posted on our progress. Looks like I might not get to wear my Halloween costume on Halloween this year. My friend Jeanette makes these shirts. She also sells them on her blog under October's posts. http://jeanettesmommymusings.blogspot.com/
Enjoy the pictures.
5 comments:
Wow!! You're really getting big. I mean that in a good way though. Getting close! You're a beautiful pregnant cousin/lady.
xoxo
Dawn
so if your ready or not the baby will come and you sound like your mother [i'am not done yet] more shopping and everything needs a place love you Dad
Yay! The shirt looks great--you should wear it on the way to the hospital:-)
SUPER EXCITING JEN & CLINT!!! We are so happy for you!! Can't wait to hear the updates. And PS - you can NEVER be ready :) ha!
love your shirt! i saw your friend at the pumpkin patch selling her shirts! they were too cute. don't worry he'll be here before you know it.
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