Today was our last scheduled sonogram for baby Carmen. We were excited to find out how big she's getting and what position she's in since we're less than five weeks from go time. It turns out that she is already about 6 lbs. 6oz., and she's breech. Dr. Morse is predicting that she'll be about an 8.5 lb baby if we go full term. Nate and I were both 7 and change, so that seems HUGE to me! Dr. Morse isn't concerned. We're giving Carmen until next Monday to get in position, and if she's still breech then, we'll make a serious plan about how to get her out. They can try to manually turn her if we want, but it hurts, only works half the time, and would mean I'd have to be induced right after they turned her because they'd likely damage the placenta. The other option is a c-section which is certainly NOT what I wanted, but might have to happen. In that case, she can be as big as she wants! I just hope all those cute 0-3 month outfits won't go to waste!
All in all, things are going OK. I feel tired and I wobble everywhere I go, but that's to be expected. It's been a strange week or so as my Grandpop passed away and we simultaneously look forward to Carmen's impending arrival. Makes a person do a lot of thinking about the cycle of life. I also learned this week that a former student of mine lost his battle with cancer last month. He would have been five next month. I only hope I can be a strong as his mom was throughout his illness and treatment. They are both in my prayers and I'd ask you to include them in yours as well.
I'll keep posting more info on Carmen's progress as it becomes available. We probably won't know anything before next week.
Love to all,
Amanda
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Hey, this weekend, I was all "6.4-pound baby inside of you" and everyone was like "No way is she that big!"
Do I win? Like how people count the marbles in a jar and get a new bike?
Yes, Genny, you win. I will allow you to change three diapers when she is born for your prize. Congratulations!
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