Ultrasound
Not Much Bigger Than That Turkey There...
by Kendra on Aug 09, 2007 @ 11:10:11 CDT
So yesterday was a Lily-filled day. Ultrasound, then OB appointment immediately following, getting last minute baby-related things, then a breastfeeding class that night. Her room is almost ready, we just have to put everything in it's place. We are set for her arrival, and it can't be soon enough.
For those of you who did get that quote in the title, it's from a How I Met Your Mother episode where Lily spends Thanksgiving with Marshall's extremely large family. During dinner they get on the topic of birth, and Marshall's mother reminisces about being blessed with a "beautiful 15-pound boy - not much bigger than this turkey right here". Now that is just ridiculous, but take that weight, add one, then cut it in half. Still a good size (8lbs for the slow crowd), about the size of your average ham - if we continue with the holiday meat analogy.
Why did I bring that up? Because according to the ultrasound that is approximately how big Lily is right now. The ultrasound tech took measurements of her abdomen, length of her femur, and the size of her head. Then, using those numbers they can calculate an approximate fetal weight. Oh, and the size of her head? The diameter is 9.59cm, giving my poor cervix only 4.1mm of wiggle room to get her out.
Other then the shock of learning that Lily is one big baby, everything else is great health-wise. I've plateaued on the weight gain (so hopefully she has as well), blood pressure is a good 100/60, aside from the feet/ankle swelling everything else is healthy too. Her head has dropped nice and low which means the end is near. And judging by the difficulty to get decent sleep at night, it can't come soon enough.
The next post will probably be after birth, unless she decides to stick it out to her due date. Which, I really really really hope she doesn't. :-)
Comments
That IS a big baby! But I think the fact that you're young and in good health will help you bounce back quickly. Once the time comes and you want to go out to dinner with Rui or just have some time off, I'd be happy to come over and baby-sit. Just say the word and I'll e-mail you my work schedule so we can arrange a time. I don't have experience with babies, but I'd follow your instructions to the letter. It's really important for mothers to get enough sleep, so even if it's just holding her/playing with her for a few hours while you nap, I'm game.
said by Allana on Aug 14, 2007 @ 21:43:24 CDT
That baby better be 4 days late (sorry I know that sucks) but i think I was one of the only people who said you would deliver past the due date! I know I know thats terrible to say to the expecting mother. Just don't have the baby on the 24th.... drew and I are moving that day! Good luck and stay healthy!
said by Heather on Aug 14, 2007 @ 23:31:46 CDT
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