Tuesday, March 9, 2010

When will we meet her?

So, last week, Josh and I went in for my weekly checkup AND for an ultrasound that our doctor ordered. She wanted to see exactly how big Libby was measuring b/c she said my stomach was measuring very large. The ultrasound showed that last week she was 7 lbs. 6 oz. We were told that the US can be a pound or two off in either direction, but the doctor said given the size of my abdomen, she's guessing it's either accurate, or she's a bit heavier than that!! Hello....
She brought up the subject of a C section in case that becomes a possibility. She said b/c of my small frame, a regular birth might not be an option at the time of delivery b/c of her size. I wasn't even thinking along the lines of a section, ever! I did read up on it though and at least feel educated on the subject in case that's what has to occur.
I'm 38 weeks today and tomorrow I have another checkup with the doctor. She'll measure my belly again and I guess tell me her thoughts. Then the following Tuesday, (39 weeks), she's ordered another US to see how much larger the baby has grown. This will confirm a C section delivery (and we'll have an actual date), or will tell her that we're good to go naturally. It's all just so UP IN THE AIR! These last two weeks will be the waiting game, I have a feeling.
The good news is, Libby could come tonight and this house would be geared up and ready for her arrival. The nursery is finished head to toe (chair and ottoman were picked up yesterday) and I have all the diapers and baby wipes to last, hmmm.... two weeks? :) Yea, those don't last very long. I have our hand sanitizer out for when guests visit and my good friend Elizabeth set up our Meals To Go-where friends choose a date to bring over a dinner so we don't have to cook for a while. My parents are on call for the first week and then we'll have a couple days with just Libby and then Josh's mom and sister are on call for the following week. We should be in good hands. :) Now all we need is Elizabeth Cohn Phillips!!!