An End In Sight

It was almost two weeks ago when this baby was threatening to enter the world and now it seems he is happy right where he is at. I've been having lots of false labor but nothing that is lasting more than a couple hours.

I had my 37 week check-up today and the doctor was a little concerned with my fluid levels because of my 5 pound weight gain over the last week. She thought for sure I had extra fluid because surely, nobody gains 5 pounds in one week! Nope, just fat. I got to see my little man on the ultrasound and it was great. He had his foot in his face and was sucking on his big toe. The doctor is predicting a 6-7 pounder.

I also had to have a Non-Stress-Test to check his movement and heart rate. That checked out just fine--after they used a stun gun type thing to wake him up. He literally jumped when they put that thing on my belly. It was weird. Cruel, almost.

I asked the doctor what her policy is for induction. She said she would induce 9 days early. That was music to my ears! So, it looks like if this boy doesn't decide to come on his own, he will be forced out on or around the 8th of September. I think I can handle 2 more weeks. My Mother-in-law will be here on the 5th, so that would work out perfectly.