So, I had my ultrasound yesterday evening. Baby Number Two is estimated to be 9 lbs exactly at 38 weeks and 3 days. I won't lie, I'm nervous about that. The thought of birthing a 9 lb baby is scary enough, but knowing that he will likely be BIGGER by the time I actually go into labor kind of terrifies me. I know that ultrasound estimates can be inaccurate, however they were nearly spot on in their estimate for Will. I had an ultrasound when I was overdue by 2 days with him and they told me 8lbs 5 oz. Will was born 8lbs 9 oz. So, that's pretty darn close. Plus, the fact that Will was big supports the idea that this little guy will be too. He's measured big on all three of the ultrasounds I've had in the past two months. You know, and then there's this humongous belly I'm sporting. So, I'm totally buying the 9 lb estimate. And it leaves me scared, wondering if I can do this the old fashioned way. Because I don't really want to think about having a c-section. There is the procedure itself, which less than thrills me, but even more so there's the fact that I wouldn't be able to pick up anything heavier than like 10 pounds for WEEKS. My toddler is 25 pounds! How would that even work?! Especially since he's going to have trouble adjusting to the new baby as it is. Sharing me is going to be hard for him and if I can't even pick him up, he's going to feel it that much more acutely. And if Jamie gets put on a trip soon after the birth, which is a near certainty, what would we do? I just don't even want to consider the c-section option.
I see my doctor tomorrow and I'm sure she'll have something to say about the ultrasound. I'm kind of anticipating that she'll schedule an induction for this weekend actually. I'm still 10 days away from my due date, which is enough time for little man to gain nearly another whole pound. I can't imagine ANYONE thinking that would be a good thing. It sure would be nice to just go into labor spontaneously on my own though. Inductions have a bad rap for resulting in c-sections. I have no idea how/if things are progressing towards labor either since this practice doesn't start doing exams until 38 weeks. Considering how many contractions I've been having and how much he's dropped into my pelvis though, I'm guessing that I'm at least dilated and effaced a little. I'm curious to find out, though not really looking forward to it (because WHO looks forward to THAT?!). However, sometimes those exams can induce labor too, which would be nice. You know what would be awesome?! If I were already dilated to like, 5 cm, so I could just go in once labor starts and get the epidural right off the bat. Then maybe I could like, sleep! and relax! while I psych myself up for pushing this giant kid out.
In other news, Will's new favorite beverage is bathwater. I'm not sure whether to be proud that he's drinking out of a cup like a big boy or disgusted that he's drinking dirty, soapy water. I've tried to stop him, but it's no use. He's a persistent little booger.
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