Today I had my 35.5 week appointment. It started with an ultrasound so the doctor could check on how things are coming along. Everything looked good and the baby is head down and facing my right side. They usually try to give an estimate of the baby’s weight, but the head was too far down to measure so the ultrasound tech said the measurements wouldn’t be that accurate. She estimated around 5lb 12oz and the heartbeat was 145bpm, both are normal. Unfortunately we don’t have any exciting pictures because the baby is too big at this point to see much.
Next we saw the doctor. She explained that my amniotic fluid level was getting toward the lower end of the spectrum, which is nothing to worry about at this point, but she wants me to come back in on Friday for another ultrasound to check how the levels are trending. Then she did an exam to see how I am progressing, I am approximately 2cm dilated, 80% effaced and the baby is at a 0 station. She said I could go into labor as early as this week or not for another few weeks, but she doesn’t expect me to make it to my due date. So looks like this Little Guy/Girl may be coming early!
This was a slight surprise to us. I have felt more and more pressure in my groin in the last few weeks, but haven’t had anything even resembling contractions so I did not think I would be this far along. But this does make me realize I need to get on my horse and prepare for this baby! I thought for sure I would be pregnant past my due date and have another four and a half weeks to prepare, so I’ve been taking my time…still have a few things I need to buy, unpack and clean baby clothes and pack my bag for the hospital. Looks like I got some work to do!
I will post another update after my appointment on Friday. If you ask me, I don’t think this baby is coming for another few weeks, but then again I did not think I would be this far along! We will see!
