Today I am officially 9 months pregnant. And we're still waiting.
We went to the doctor yesterday and everything is right on track and measuring exactly where it should be. The doctor said he thought that maybe the ultrasound we had 5 weeks ago just caught the baby during a growth spurt, because for the last few weeks, she's been measuring right on track. So, it was a relief to hear that we're thinking 7.5-8.5 pound baby instead of 10-11 pound baby... of course, they can't be certain, but it's still nice to hear!
Also, the baby is no longer transverse--for the last two weeks she has been head down like she is supposed to be, so we will just be waiting for her to decide that she's ready to come.
So far, everything has been so perfectly normal that I wouldn't be surprised at all if she shows up right on the 4th like she's supposed to. But, I'm getting pretty warn out, so if she's ready, it's fine with me if she wants to come early!
It seems unlikely that we'll get another ultra sound, so I think we'll just have to wait for her to arrive to find out what she looks like (probably a bit like Winston Churchill, at least for a while!).
So, it's just a waiting game now. The doctor said she could come any time from June 13 to July 14. Feel free to start making your guesses about her birthday, weight and length in the comments--who ever wins will be granted diaper immunity when we visit (unless it's Ed--you're stuck buster!)
If it helps inform your guess, Ed was 8 pounds 9 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long, and I was 8 pounds 7 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. Ed was 2 weeks early and I was about 12 days early.
10 comments:
I want immunity!
8 lbs 10oz and 20.5 inches long on July 6th
-nat
Jen, I thought you would be more excited about her being a 10-11 pounder?! Remember, the heavier the baby, the heavier the foot. The heavier the foot, the more deadly the roundhouse kick!
-Clark
I am going with July 4 for sure. Something about the two of you seems like it would produce very reliable on time off-spring. I am so happy to read all of this, you both look so happy! I can't wait to come out again and see you all!
Carol
July 1; 8lbs 1 oz; 19 inches; and I think Edward should change the FIRST diaper!!!!! Great Aunt Mona
Where did you get the Winston Churchill idea?
Love, Dad
July 3, 11:30 AM, 8 lb 2 oz. 20" long....best of luck! Aunt Kate
7 lb 8 oz 20" on 7/10. I had twins and didn't change one diaper for the first 2 weeks!! You should go for that record Edward! Even now the really messy ones are a job for Daddy
Kari
I'm going to say 8 lb. 11 oz. because that is what Katie weighed and....she will be born July 7th at 8:40 am. Oh, and she will be 20 inches long!
Aunt Sally
Edward and Jen,
I predict she will be born on July 5th, 11:28 PM. She will be 8lbs. 9 oz.
I want to change diapers and hold her as much as possible!
Grandma Joanne Gustafson
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