We had our 38 week appointment today and had an additional ultrasound to check on Charlie's growth. Luckily, everything looked great.....he is still just BIG. His current estimated weight is 8 lbs 5 oz and he was measuring in the upper 90th percentile for everything else. The good news is, the doctors want me to go into natural labor and see if I can birth this big boy ;) If I don't progress, or there is any fetal distress, we'll move straight to a c section. Both Ben and I feel really confident and happy with that plan of action, all we care about is a healthy baby and safe delivery. They are predicting he'll be close to 10lbs if we go full term, wow!! Now it is just a waiting game to see when he decides to show up......
I am doing ok, definitely feeling the effects of late pregnancy. Everything is hard to do now, it's so bizarre to not be in control of your own body anymore. All the moms reading this know exactly how that feels.... Ben is doing really well and is SO excited to meet his boy. He attended "Daddy Boot Camp" on Monday and got to change a REAL, LIVE baby!! He felt more confident about his Daddy abilities after leaving class. I am proud of him :-)
Here is something fun to take a look at. Grandma Norine sent us this picture of Ben at about one hour old, and I am posting the 3D ultrasound picture of Charlie. Do they look alike to you???
We'll keep you updated and be on the lookout for an email or phone call when Charlie makes his way into our lives. We cannot WAIT to meet him......
Love to everyone,
Ben and Tova
Who was the crazy mother who let a bunch of dudes change her kid's diaper? I would not let anyone attending "Daddy Boot Camp" near my child, sorry Ben!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you get to try to birth him before they go to a section. Even if he is a 10 pounder like his pops, you'll be much happier with the outcome of that the other........Of course you may need a donut to sit on for a while ;) Love you Tov, and your big baybay in your belly
Mer