Pregnancy Update

I went to the doctor yesterday for a regular check-up.  I am 34 weeks and a few days at this point.  I have had some recent swelling......way more than usual.  However, my blood pressure is still well within normal range although higher than what it has been.  So I will see the doctor weekly from this point on so that she can monitor the swelling and blood pressure carefully. Gus (no not his name but a nickname that the Myrick girls have tagged on him) is doing well.  Heartbeat was good.  I had an ultrasound so I got to see him yesterday which was lots of fun!  I am still measuring 37 weeks and they estimated that Gus weighs 7 pounds and 1 ounce as of now.  He is in the 96th percentile!  The doctor did say that the estimate could be off as much as 8 ounces one way or the other so he may only weigh 6 pounds and 8 ounces. However, she chuckled when I commented that it also could mean that he already weigh 7 pounds and 9 ounces! The doctor told me that she had no reason to think that he would come early but for me to keep in mind they consider a 37 week baby full term so although in my mind full term may mean September 27th I could have him sooner and him still be full term.  She also threw out the possibility of a c-section which does not make me happy but I am trying to wrap my head around it so that it that is where we end up I don't have a complete flake out.  I know that this is God teaching me a lesson because I always want to "plan" everything and be in control of situations.  So I've had to just turn it over to Him and decide that I'm not going to worry about a c-section; the most important thing is healthy baby and healthy momma.  I'm not going to worry about maternity leave and having to come back to work earlier if he arrives earlier.  I'm not going to worry about ALL of the things that need to be done at home and at work prior to this little mans arrival......he has a bed so if he arrives tomorrow we've got a place to put him.  I've just handed it over to the Lord and trusted that He has this covered.  Just pray for me that I am able to remain in this mindset!

Hugs,
Keely