Baby News

Well after yesterday’s appointment, there isn’t much to report in the way of breaking news. Still the same status with me…only about 1 cm dilated. We did have another ultrasound and got another glimpse of Beck.

Here is a shot of the face (although it is sideways) – this is the view right up the nose. The facial features are so much more pronounced than in the others and I have to admit it got me really excited. Beck is estimated to currently weigh-in at about 7 lbs. 8 oz. So good news there…

As for the status of things…my blood pressure was a bit high so I have had the joy of collecting my urine for the past 24 hours so that I could have it tested this afternoon for protein. The Doctor wasn’t too concerned about preeclampsia, but wanted to rule it out completely. Boy that is an experience for those of you who have never had the pleasure. Try lugging a cooler with ice into the bathroom every time. Lovely!

As for talk of inducement…the Doctors seemed to lay off a bit more given the ultrasound, but were also quick to caution that Beck will only get bigger from this point forward. So, just to be safe we scheduled an induction for my due date of next week Thursday (with the option of always being able to cancel). While I would still like for it all it to just happen naturally, I would also much rather be induced than have a c-section.

We had a nice Valentines Day and long weekend (with President’s Day off). Aaron bought us roses and had them delivered on Saturday morning while he was still in bed.

Despite the fact that this will be our last Valentines just us (a fact I didn’t even realize until Aaron pointed it out), we opted to bum around in our sweats and order in Chinese. I took down all the Valentines décor and put up all the St. Patty’s stuff – probably my second favorite holiday. Looking forward to mom and dad coming soon…they are scheduled to arrive on Sunday.
That is all our news. Of course, we’ll let you know if anything happens between now and next Thursday. Until then, it is hurry up and wait, which I am actually trying hard to avoid. Time flies by too quickly on its own!Thanks to our friends the Amicks for sending the care package of gifts you see here.