Updates:
At our 36 week appointment Lainey surprised us measuring in at 4 lbs 12 oz (almost a pound weight gain in 2 weeks!) She is still very small measuring in the 3rd percentile but my OB was so pleased with her growth that she wants to keep her in as long as possible unless testing shows she is stressed. We did have some concerns because her head is measuring small this week which is a little off from the normal growth we've seen but she is so far engaged that she could be taking on more of a cone shaped head which would make her measurements off. So far I've been contracting on and off, mostly when I dont' follow the rules and relax, my cervix is closed but thinning and she is very much engaged DEEP down in my pelvis. Lainey has a ton of hair and I cannot wait to put a bow in it! I don't know if I've stated on here but she has got some big juicy lips and her nose is pretty smooched so it's really hard to tell what she will look like.
I'm officially full term today at 37 weeks and we have set her induction date for June 25th! I will be 39 weeks pregnant and we feel that is the best time to evict her as it continues to give her time to grow inside of me without pushing the limits too far and keeping her in an environment where she isn't getting all of the oxygen and nutrients she needs. When she enters the world she will grow at a much faster rate than she has inside of me so we are hopeful that at 39 weeks she will be big enough to be a "take home" baby and not have to stay in the hospital.
Things have been pretty stressful around here but I keep trying to remind myself that this too shall pass and one day I will look back and everything will be totally worth it.
My body is pretty uncomfortable and I'm pretty sure I'm totally out of room for this growing girl. I still don't really look as pregnant as I am but I feel every ounce and every bit as pregnant as I am. I've gained a good bit of weight but technically I should probably gain a little more. I'm SO looking forward to getting my pre-pregnancy/pre-wedding body back.
I've been doing some lounging in the pool and it helps so much with the swelling. I have tried my hardest to abide by the bed rest "rules" but I cannot just sit around. I'm a list person so I've always got something to do or something on my mind. However, I can say at this point I'm so glad I'm not at work because the pain/swelling is rough on the bones!
I'm ordering a few more things for girlfriend before she arrives and I'm hoping they will get here before she does. I have so many things I want to order but they will have to wait!
I'm off to rest/relax! Enjoy.
