We are closing in on the final stages of pregnancy. There are a lot of emotions that go on in this stage for me. There are lots of things to be excited about. Not be pregnant, to hold our baby, to see how happy and helpful the girls will be and for Jason to finally quit telling me how excited he is to watch ESPN with is son. Fear is another strong emotion. I am such a routine and schedule person. I know that Alston is going to require me to change up most, if not all, of my little routines that I have down for me and the girls. Sometimes I'm nervous about the delivery. Given that I've delivered two 9lbs+ babies already, I'm not too worried about it. I just hope that all goes well.With all that emotion stuff out of the way, let's talk about how BIG I really am. Last week I scheduled an ultrasound to check the growth and weight of the baby. While scheduling the appointment, I was told that I was HUGE compared to the ladies daughter who is only a week behind me. There were several references as to what he would come out doing...shaving, playing football, walking, you get my drift. I just kind of laughed it off. These ladies were just ultrasound receptionist, what did they know?! Apparently more than I thought.
Today we had another appt (I'm on the weekly schedule now). When the nurse came and got me from the waiting area, she commented on how big I was looking, then double checked her chart, only to say very surprised "But you still have 4 weeks left girl." Then promptly asked me to get on the scale...great timing, don't you think. Anyways after the usual checking of blood pressure and listening to the heartbeat, Dr. Curtis had me lay back to measure my belly. I was looking up at the cool little mobile they have hanging from the ceiling, noticing that she was taking a while to get the measurement. I look at her and she has this nervous/confused look on her face. I asked her what the number was and she just grinned, tilted her head and said 41!! FORTY-ONE? Are you kidding me, I'm only 36 weeks and I'm measuring 41? So I ask, what was it last week...38! I grew THREE inches in a week. I could not even believe it!!! No wonder I've been so tired and having to get adjustments on a daily basis. Jason, having watched Dr. Curtis's face the entire time she was measuring said that she had to do a double take of both the measuring tape and my chart given the amount of growth and the fact that technically I still have 4 weeks to go.
Well the ultrasound is scheduled for Tuesday at 11:00. We will have a guestimate as to how big he is then. I guess it gets within +/- 1 or 2 lbs. So we should know more next week.
Stay tuned...:)
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Oh dear. Wow Mandy. Just tell yourself it's better to have a big healthy baby than a mini sickly thing. I was hoping a picture would be at the end of the post. Maybe next week?
The end is such an emotional experience. Just hang in there and take lots of warm baths and showers. Who is going to work in the office?
Hang in there, just remember that you were created for this and you will survive. Realize that the measurement is just an average, not a for sure thing. It relates to cm not inches if that makes you feel better. Besides you can always blame Jason!!
I thought that at the end you were going to say that you had the ultrasound and there was 2 babies in there.
9+lb babies eh??!! Ouch is all I have to say. Sounds like you might be having this one early :) It was really nice to be able to talk to you the other night, crazy how many things change in such a short amount of time. We are looking forward to seeing you all this summer! Take care and good luck!
Crazy! Hopefully not bigger than 9 lbs! Poor girl!
Wow, Mandy! Is there any way she will induce you early? I know the clinic is so weird about inducing, but SERIOUSLY, maybe your dates are off? ;o)
Hang in there...this too shall pass and before you know it, you'll have your sweet little man here (and healthy)!
Good luck!
Pregnant women should be blind and deaf, that way we don't have to feel so self-conscious when unsolicited comments and looks come our way! Hang in there, you will do great!
Hey your not that huge, but yes you definatley look ready to pop. We are just waiting anyday, the due date is Sunday, but I've had contractions for a few days this is a weird pregnancy.
Yeah, I don't think that little guy is going to be in there for much longer. Sounds like it might be a good thing too - so long as he's healthy and ready to go. Good luck, guys!
You look so cute!! Amazing!
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