We saw our doctor this morning for our 38-week appointment. My blood pressure was slightly higher then usual (124/74) but still in normal range. I lost 2 pounds (total weight gain to date back to 24 pounds). I personally think their scale is playing tricks on us because I feel that I've been hungrier this past week plus with the birthday cake Ryan made...plenty of food has been consumed!
We had our scheduled ultrasound where we were able to see how much Baby Girl has grown in the past 4 weeks. She is now approximately 7 pounds, 1 ounce (43 percentile), amniotic fluid levels were 13 (normal), fetal heartrate of 128 bpm, and Baby Girl is head down, face down! Then we saw the doctor for a pelvic exam....I am 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced...and doctor could feel Baby Girl's head! So...anyday now and we'll meet our sweet Baby Girl! I don't feel there has been any increase in Braxton Hicks contractions frequency or intensity but she is definately dropping and getting prepared for her arrival. Doctor gave me the okay to continue working and continue walking. We have all our paperwork from the doctor to present at the hospital and we've already pre-registered. Our doctor isn't doing deliveries this weekend but she is on call for deliveries for Monday, July 23...if we make it 4 more days.
We are super excited that Baby Girl's arrival is so close! We can't wait to finally meet her :) We'll be sure and post pictures/updates as we are able in the upcoming days.
Every time I see a new post from you I get so excited - you are on Baby Watch!! Getting so close, wishing you all the best with labor and delivery! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
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