William was born at 37 weeks, 1 day gestation. So, I was actually getting pretty anxious about my 37th week with this baby. Everyone thought he would be early as well, but he is definitely showing that he will come on his own time, and doesn't plan to follow in his brother's footsteps! The same "night" that my water broke with William, I ended up getting no sleep because I was just so anxious the same thing would happen - I know it was silly to think this pregnancy was going to be EXACTLY like my last, but up to this point, they had been very similar.
At my 37 week appointment, the doctor checked me and I was 1 1/2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and -2 station. I asked the nurse practitioner if there was any concern with how big this baby was, and first she looked a little puzzled and said I was measuring fine. I then reminded her that he was measuring big at the 33 wk 3D ultrasound we had. Apparently they don't think to look at this ultrasound because it is an elective ultrasound, and my belly measurement was right on. She said I must have a long torso, and she decided I should have another ultrasound next week to check on the size of the baby.
The next week, at my 38 week appointment - I still can't believe I've made it this far - they check me again, and I'm the same as the week before - 1 1/2 cm, 50%, and -2. Well, at least I get to see the baby again today :) David actually had training for work, so he couldn't be there. During the ultrasound, Elliott was moving a lot, and she said everything looked great - fluids, baby was head down, etc. After doing all of his measurements, the computer spits out a number of how big the baby might be - a whopping 9.5 lbs! This could be off up to 1.5 lbs in either direction, but the ultrasound tech said if she had to guess, he was already a good 8.5 lbs! I believe her! Look at those chubby cheeks! Apparently this isn't big enough to induce yet, so we are still just waiting :)
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