I went in for an ultrasound today to see how big Peanut is getting. He is in the 90th percentile right now. Based on measurements, he is approx 7lb 9oz already. Of course this is an estimate, but wow! The one crazy thing is that his head is already measuring 40 weeks. When my husband was born, his head was big; therefore my mother-in-law had to have a c-section. I just hope that doesn’t happen to me!
Everything else looked good. My fluid was right on track. She said I am about 60% effaced. His head hasn’t dropped yet which I’m hoping is soon so I can breathe better!
It was a bittersweet day for me. I left the doctor’s office with a sigh of relief and some cute photos of my little boy. A year ago, I left the hospital with such sadness and emptiness. Our doctor shared with us last year in our sorrow, and this year she shared with us in our joy. I know how blessed I am and how thankful I am for this moment. The joy today will never erase the sadness last year. It is a reminder of how blessed I was to have Grace in my life.
I’m thinking of you today, Grace. I love you beyond words and hope you are peaceful in Heaven. Please watch over us as we get through these next few weeks of welcoming your brother into this world.
We both make some big babies - and that head size sounds painful!! Have they said anything about inducing early?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have joy today, but completely understand that it will never erase the sadness. Nothing could, except for us having every single one of our babies with us.
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ReplyDeleteI am glad you got to see Peanut today and that you had that to help you through the day. Good luck!
So happy all went well at the doctors!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of Grace with you... xo