Today baby Carter is full term! This means that if he arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though my actual due date is still three weeks away.According to BabyCenter, Carter now weighs about 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel. It is harder than ever to get comfortable enough to sleep well at night now and I find myself having to heave my body from side to side every few hours because my hips fall asleep! I have also noticed my Braxton Hicks contractions are coming more frequently now and are getting to be a bit more uncomfortable. No pattern yet, and nothing consistent so I have a feeling my body will still just be practicing for a while! I've also had to switch from using panty liners to maxi pads because well...that's just something that happens during pregnancy! That may be TMI but too bad for you!
I had to see one of the doctors today since both of my midwives were out of town! It was definitely interesting since it also happened to be my first internal exam! Thankfully it was not nearly as bad as most people make it out to be- a little more uncomfortable than a Pap, but manageable. Anyway, here are some quick facts that I learned today:
- BP was 128 over 60
- I am 2cm dilated and 50% effaced
- Carter is definitely head down
- The doctor thinks he will be a mid to high 7lb baby and said he's actually measuring on the smaller side now (you hear that coworkers?!?!)! Let's keep some fingers crossed that this guy knows what he is talking about!!
- I made my 38 and 39 week appointments with hopes that I don't have to schedule the last one...or another one after that...or an induction!!
Karen, Dawn, Me, Alexis, Kerri, Nancy, and baby JackLast, but not least, some of the girls from my old small group got together yesterday for a baby shower! It was so good to see everyone and catch up since it had been a few weeks since we'd all been together. Everyone has gone their separate ways now, but they will always have a special place in my life and I can't wait to bring baby C to meet them! We missed you Belinda, Lynn, and Becky!
8 comments:
Congrats girl!! I can't believe it is already time! You look great!! Goodluck!!
Yay for 2cm and 50%!!! That is exciting! Won't be long now :)
Whoa, you are 2cm dilated! I might take back my prediction of March 23.
I'm ready when Carter is:) Bags packed and cameras charged. Hope you make the final birthing class but I have no doubts you and Linc will gently welcome Carter into the world in a calm manner:) Or not! See you soon!!! Much Love and Huge Prayers for a manageable birth and a healthy Kelly and Carter.
Love you all!!!
it kind of hit me last night that our whole world is about to change and that you are SO close to bringing that baby into the world and i got so excited for you to be a mom and to finally meet my precious little nephew. oh my goodness! he's almost here!! amazing.
love you so much!! xoxo
I've had this anxious excitement come over me! Now, every time the phone rings, I think it will be you.
We've been doing projects for months in preparation for this precious baby, making his room the perfect nursery, planning his shower, and now... wow, he's so close to being here with us!
I feel so blessed to become a "grandma", and witness you and Lincoln become parents. Oh the joy!
looks like it might not be much longer until he gets here.
I am sure you and Lincoln are very ready to meet him.
let me know if you need anything, i am right across the way.
can't wait to meet him after he makes his debut!
Yay! Full term! So excited for you! Hoping to meet you and Baby Carter sometime soon! Hang in there!
Post a Comment