I am 38 weeks and 1 day pregnant today! Part of me can't believe we are already this far along, but a BIG part of me feels like Ive been pregnant for years! lol
We had our 38 week appointment and a growth ultrasound this morning to get a better idea on how big Mr Easton is, because we KNOW he is a big boy. We were right, the ultrasound shows him to be 8lb 14 oz today, with a 15% difference factor he could actually be bigger than that. With that information we had a long talk with our Dr and decided the best course of action is to go ahead and schedule a C-Section instead of an induction.
So even though this is not the ideal situation, this is not exactly what we wanted, we know it is the safest way to get Easton here safely without causing him any distress. Most important thing to us is that he is healthy and safe.
SO, April 4th at 5:00 PM I will go in to the OR and we will have Easton here shortly after!!
As always, we appreciate prayers!! We are so excited to get him here and ready to snuggle with our little chunky monkey!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
37weeks and FULL TERM!
Well yesterday I went to my 37 week appointment and lo and behold we're making progress! Baby may make his way out on his own afterall!!
BUT if he doesnt, which the Dr said it is totally possible for him to come naturally in the next 10 days, but if he does not we have a scheduled induction for April 4 which is when I will be 39 weeks!
WHOA NELLY! Suddenly the "bigness" of it all hit! We're REALLY having this baby, Im not going to be pregnant forever! Easton IS going to be here at some point, whether on his own or if we have to nudge him a little :)
We still have a sonogram scheduled for the 29th to see how big he is, Dr is slightly concerned with his size, hoping he is not too big, but we're praying that I can deliver naturally and that no C-Section will be needed!
Meanwhile we pretty much have everything we NEED for his arrival, its just a matter of getting everything put together, house cleaned, car cleaned out, practice with the car seat a little (hehe) and groceries bought for the days following our return from the hospital. So looks like we have a busy weekend ahead of us because we really only have this weekend, because we dont know wht could happen next week!
Luke and I are doing ok, scared and overwhelmed a little, but not too much. I think its just normal jitters. Emotionally we're so ready to see our little angels face and cuddle him and love on him.
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers through this pregnancy. Please continue to pray that delivery is smooth and everything and everyone is healthy and happy :)
BUT if he doesnt, which the Dr said it is totally possible for him to come naturally in the next 10 days, but if he does not we have a scheduled induction for April 4 which is when I will be 39 weeks!
WHOA NELLY! Suddenly the "bigness" of it all hit! We're REALLY having this baby, Im not going to be pregnant forever! Easton IS going to be here at some point, whether on his own or if we have to nudge him a little :)
We still have a sonogram scheduled for the 29th to see how big he is, Dr is slightly concerned with his size, hoping he is not too big, but we're praying that I can deliver naturally and that no C-Section will be needed!
Meanwhile we pretty much have everything we NEED for his arrival, its just a matter of getting everything put together, house cleaned, car cleaned out, practice with the car seat a little (hehe) and groceries bought for the days following our return from the hospital. So looks like we have a busy weekend ahead of us because we really only have this weekend, because we dont know wht could happen next week!
Luke and I are doing ok, scared and overwhelmed a little, but not too much. I think its just normal jitters. Emotionally we're so ready to see our little angels face and cuddle him and love on him.
Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers through this pregnancy. Please continue to pray that delivery is smooth and everything and everyone is healthy and happy :)
Monday, March 12, 2012
36 weeks
This week I will be 36 weeks pregnant! Where has the time gone? In one week we will be considered full term! wow!!
Well on March 2 Luke and I trekked to Fort Worth on a really quick trip to meet with the Craniofacial team at Cooks Childrens who will work on Easton. We got a lot of information from the surgeon on what he does, ant a time frame.
We expect, as long as he is eating good and gaining weight normally to have his lip/nose repaird between months 3-5 and then the palate repair will take place between months 8-12, again this all depends on his weight gain, how well he is eating, and his overall health.
We will call the surgeon when Easton is born and set up an appointment for him to see him within 3 weeks, and he'll evaluate the severity of Eastons cleft and we can meet with feeding specialists if we're having any trouble.
We really really liked the surgeon, he was ver very knowledgable and very nice and understanding. He was extremely personable and it helps to know that this is what he specializes in and does them all the time. He will also be our hub for any other specialists we might need down the line, speech therapists, orthodontists whatever we night need he will be the connection and the way we get into those specialists. He told us that it is important we have good communication because we will be a "family" Until Easton becomes an adult, seeing as how we do not know the complications that might arise. Plus he warned us that other surgeries could be necessary down the line too as his face grows etc....
Anyway I think Luke and I both rested a little easier after meeting with him and getting all the info we did from him.
This week I go to my 36 week appt and will go ever wednesday until he is here!! Crossing our fingers its soon! THis mama is getting pretty miserable!!
Well on March 2 Luke and I trekked to Fort Worth on a really quick trip to meet with the Craniofacial team at Cooks Childrens who will work on Easton. We got a lot of information from the surgeon on what he does, ant a time frame.
We expect, as long as he is eating good and gaining weight normally to have his lip/nose repaird between months 3-5 and then the palate repair will take place between months 8-12, again this all depends on his weight gain, how well he is eating, and his overall health.
We will call the surgeon when Easton is born and set up an appointment for him to see him within 3 weeks, and he'll evaluate the severity of Eastons cleft and we can meet with feeding specialists if we're having any trouble.
We really really liked the surgeon, he was ver very knowledgable and very nice and understanding. He was extremely personable and it helps to know that this is what he specializes in and does them all the time. He will also be our hub for any other specialists we might need down the line, speech therapists, orthodontists whatever we night need he will be the connection and the way we get into those specialists. He told us that it is important we have good communication because we will be a "family" Until Easton becomes an adult, seeing as how we do not know the complications that might arise. Plus he warned us that other surgeries could be necessary down the line too as his face grows etc....
Anyway I think Luke and I both rested a little easier after meeting with him and getting all the info we did from him.
This week I go to my 36 week appt and will go ever wednesday until he is here!! Crossing our fingers its soon! THis mama is getting pretty miserable!!
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