Today was my 37 week check up and ultrasound. There are lots of things to update this time.
Over the past week and a half my feet, ankles and legs have completely ballooned up. They are now to an uncomfortable, yet comical size. Jef says it looks like I’m wearing a fat suit because they don’t look real. (Sorry, No pictures) Dr. Rupe is slightly concerned about this so she is having me keep myself on “bed/couch rest” this weekend. I don’t have to stay home from work because I sit at a desk all day and keep my feet propped up on a shipping box. I’ve got to have a test next week to make sure I don’t have Preeclampsia. If I do there is a chance she will want to have me deliver very soon.
Based on the ultrasound measurements she thinks he is weighing in around 7 lbs. This sounds a lot better to me. I don’t want to give birth to a toddler!!
Over the past week and a half my feet, ankles and legs have completely ballooned up. They are now to an uncomfortable, yet comical size. Jef says it looks like I’m wearing a fat suit because they don’t look real. (Sorry, No pictures) Dr. Rupe is slightly concerned about this so she is having me keep myself on “bed/couch rest” this weekend. I don’t have to stay home from work because I sit at a desk all day and keep my feet propped up on a shipping box. I’ve got to have a test next week to make sure I don’t have Preeclampsia. If I do there is a chance she will want to have me deliver very soon.
Based on the ultrasound measurements she thinks he is weighing in around 7 lbs. This sounds a lot better to me. I don’t want to give birth to a toddler!!
The biggest news she gave me is that.... I am already 4 cm dilated!!!! The process has started, but we still have NO idea how long it will take him to get here. However, we are sure it will be before September 6.
I was not-so-secretly hoping this would be the case. I'm at the point that I am so tired, large, warm and now swollen that I am ready to have this part over. Plus, we are getting more and more anxious to meet our son.
I was not-so-secretly hoping this would be the case. I'm at the point that I am so tired, large, warm and now swollen that I am ready to have this part over. Plus, we are getting more and more anxious to meet our son.
If life goes on as normal this weekend, then my next Dr appt is Tuesday afternoon.
Wow! Erika! So exciting! You are doing so well and have such a short time til you meet the little man. Delighted for you.
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