Still waiting

We have changed our plans again. We have now been told by two doctors that we should have a c-section so that is what we are going to do. We were supposed to go in tomorrow to be induced but since we are having a c-section and there are no times available tomorrow we will be going to the hospital next week. We are back to having a February baby. She will say hello to the world February 3, 2009. We will post pictures next week.

Doctor visit update

Let me catch you up on whats been going on in our lives. Last week the doctor was a little concerned that the baby has not dropped yet because she might be too big for my body. So she scheduled us for an ultrasound at the next office visit which was today. We go in for the ultrasound this morning and got to see her drinking the amniotic fluid and her heart beating. The tech also verified one more time that we are indeed having a girl. Then she proceeds to measure how big the baby is and to our suprise she is wieghing in at about 9lbs and 5oz. Now the measurement can be off by a pound so she can be ranging from 8 to 10lbs right now. We couldn't stop laughing. Of course I would be the one in the family to carry the large babies. Anyways, the doctor came to our room, looked at the chart, saw the baby's estimated weight, turned to us and asked how we felt about a scheduled C-section. She did not want to schedule us for one immediately but she feels that in the end I will need a c-section. I asked if I could try to go naturally and she was okay with that so that is what we are planning on doing. We go back on Monday to see if I have dilated at all (since currently I have not dilated even a half a cm). If there is nothing we will be induced on that Tuesday (January 27th). So much for a February baby.

36 weeks and counting

Today was the first of several weekly visits for me. The doctor messured my belly, listened to the baby's heart beat and then checked to see if I was dilating. And as I suspected; nothing. So it appears as though our little girl will not be showing herself anytime soon and I will most likely need to be induced. That means a February baby. Heres a picture of me at 36 weeks. I have 4 more weeks to go and possibly an extra one for a total of 41 weeks. I will post another picture right before I deliver.

I am huge compared to a month ago. Sorry no smile. I was tired this morning before work when we took this picture. Next time I will remember to smile. Otherwise everything is going good and I have no real complaints. We are in a holding pattern and we can't wait for her to arrive.