37 weeks

Well, I believe it's definitely time for an update. We had our last ultrasound on Monday and she is looking great. She's measuring 6.12lbs, which is perfect and the doc said the ultrasound is usually over by close to a lb so most likely she'll be right around 7lbs at birth...possibly. This is great news since my specialist wanted me to have a smaller baby due to my fibroid.

Anyway, we also found out the plan for her birth. The doc wants to have a controlled labor because of the fibroid. That being said, we're scheduled to be induced on Oct 13th in the morning. If I have not dilated any by 2 or 3 in the afternoon, they will do a C-section. The doc believes it's fine to try for a natural birth so I'm willing to go for it even if it is only for a short time. :) We're very excited to have a plan in place. Of course she could come early, but that is doubtful because the doc doesn't think I can go into labor on my own.

Right now, all I can think about is meeting her and squeezing her and kissing her. I'll be honest in the fact that I didn't feel a true attachment to her until about the third trimester. Some women may scoff at this revelation, but for me it was somewhat of a defense I believe. I was too scared to bond with her because the fibroid scared me so much and I thought if I let myself go to that place in my heart and mind that I would be hurt so deeply if we lost her. These days I feel much more confident b/c she is holding so strong and I feel her constantly. She's a very active baby! Regardless, every mother has a different experience in pregnancy and that is why I am able to share mine. :)

So that you know, we'll be delivering at St Francis Women's Hospital at the eastside campus and on the 4th floor. Everything is about to change and for the better. :)

Here are some ultrasound pics from sept 8th when I believe I was 34 weeks. You can definitely see some detail on these. I just think she is darling. :) The darkness over her eyes in the bottom 2 images is the shadow from her hand.