Now that things have calmed down a bit I feel more open to share some news with you about our little BP that I had not yet disclosed. With all the other stressors going on the big one for us is making sure our little girl is healthy. Well apparently she is a bit too healthy, if that is a something. When we got our last ultrasound on Halloween they estimated her weight at 7lbs already! Which is something because as 36 weeks she should of been more like 6lbs. So if she were to go to her due date or past she could be as big as 9 to 10lbs. This scares me. Even my doctor said she is concerned because she has seen patients with babies over 9lbs have pretty severe tears and loose a lot of blood. Ok, I am now terrified. Seriously, that has always been my biggest fear a big, bad tear. Now don't get me wrong, I have to take this news and remember this is all an ESTIMATE. There is no guarantee that their measurements are 100%. Therefore now we have to make some choices from all this information they have given us. My first thought was I would prefer a C-Section if she is going to be over 9lbs. I also don't want to make the wrong decision, because if they are wrong in their estimate and she is under 9 I would not be happy. I feel I am strong enough to have a natural birth as long as she stays under 9lbs. Even 8 and half is pushing me a bit. I just feel so anxious at the moment. I don't know what the best call is and I know it is up to me to make this big decision!
I also am feeling ready! I am now carrying around a possible 8 lb baby and boy does my body feel it. My feet are now constantly swollen and boy does that make them itchy!! I also am not as hungry because once my stomach gets even a little full it takes away room from our little BP and I feel HUGE!! I am trying hard not to complain too much but I am ready for her to be born and hold her in my arms rather than in my belly :-)
I did end up doing a small maternity photo session and here are some of my favorites:
How Far Along? - 37 weeks (full term)
Size of our BP - between 7-8lbs!!
Maternity clothes - found some shirts from pea in the pod I love!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - feeling big and uncomfortable makes sleeping hard. also having her pressed on my bladder means waking up more in the middle of night to go use the restroom
Food cravings - mandarin oranges make me happy along with salty snacks like cheezits or popcorn!
What I miss - my feet looking normal and they itch like crazy!!
Symptoms - heartburn, swollen feet/ankles/calves, braxton hicks contractions (all the same)
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way! Also can still see my toes!
Best Moment This Week - taking my maternity photos and spending time with family!
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