Baby Update: 38 Weeks

Yesterday was my growth check, and I made sure to tell them that I would be seeing my doctor the next day, however they didn't send the results to my doctor. So I had my exam, but really he had no report to look out.

I told him she weighed in at 7 lbs, and he said it could be off by a pound or two. I have to go back to see my doctor next week, and he wants to induce me. I will be 39 weeks on Wednesday, he said I can be induced Thursday or Friday. I think he's going to set it up with the hospital. I will find out next week I suppose. Fingers crossed, all is well.

My daughter was induced 6 days after her due date. The petocin, which causes the contractions, made the labor excruciatingly painful. I had an epidural, but even that didn't help much. I started the IV around 11 AM and I gave birth at 5:30 PM. I just hope to go into natural labor.

 38 Weeks

Baby Update Growth Check

37 weeks, 6 days. I am in my ninth month, and today I had a growth check sonogram. My original due date, based on my period, was January 9th 2016. But because she was measuring small, my doctor changed my due date to January 20th. I am a but nervous as to why she is measuring small. She is where she should be for 37-38 weeks, but how do I know that the "new due date" is accurate. How can they be so sure? What does it mean if she is on the small side? I think the constant sono's, and exams, lead to more worry than anything else.

So today, she was measuring 7lbs. She still has 2 more weeks to grow. I see my doctor tomorrow, and I assume we will speak about her size, and possible induction. I cannot be induced until the 39th week. I feel OK right now. Last night I felt awful, nauseous, and very tiered. My back has been hurting for over a week, I have to limp around because of the pain. I hope the back ache improves once I deliver. Final stretch. My hospital bag is packed, I am nervous, but ready to meet my new daughter.

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