Because I was feeling so crappy these last few days I didn't take the time to post following my doctor appointment this week. Got some interesting news. Sorry this is so long!
Everything is just fine with baby, which of course is the most important thing. He/she is VERY healthy and doing just great in there, I don't know if he/she will ever want to come out (must be comfy)
Anyhow, at the end of last week (the week before the one that just ended) I was sent for an ultrasound to measure the size of the baby... As of last Thursday baby was 7.5 - 8.5 lbs (at 37 weeks). WOW! BIG BABY!!!
I was sort of shocked (but) not really, when you take into account the size of my belly, the fact that I don't have much of a torso, and notice Eric's head size - it makes sense that baby would be that big
So, my doctor was completely honest with us, which we completely appreciate. I want a natural birth, so much - but he said if I don't go into labor naturally within the next week and a half or so, we must seriously talk about booking an elective c-section
I must admit I was taken back by this. He said if I do make it to my due date of June 25th, he wouldn't be surprised if the baby was a 10 pounder by then, as they usually put the most weight on in the last month of pregnancy. OUCH!
So, we'll have to wait and see what happens. We left his office and I was crying, Eric didn't know what to say
but was there to support me of course. I was just really looking forward to pushing this baby out, and feeling it all - getting the whole natural birth experience (which I realize could still could happen) but I also realize the most important thing is the baby's safety, and mine. My doctor said if I were to try and deliver a 10 lb baby, he would guess I'd be pretty torn up, and more importantly that the baby could get stuck on his/her way out, and I could end up with an emergency c-section in the end anyhow. I'm just a bit over 5 feet 2 inches tall so I understand
I appreciate his honesty, cause I must admit if I went through 20+ hours of labor only to end up with a c-section in the end, I'd be even more upset!
Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those mothers that is going to cry for months after the birth because my birth plan had to be changed, not at all! I was just taken back. BUT - I am VERY happy that the baby is so healthy and is thriving inside of me so well, it's the best news ever!
I go for another ultrasound to see the baby's growth at the end of this week (I'll be 39 weeks by then), so we'll see. My doctor doesn't believe in taking the baby out early unless there's something wrong (and thankfully there isn't) so I'll just keep doing my job of keeping him/her healthy and hope it happens soon!
Most important thing in the end is that the baby is healthy and makes it into this world safely!
Just thought I'd share my update with you all. Damn Eric and his genes (ha ha)...