Yesterday I had my 36 week doc. appt. First I was scheduled for an ultrasound to check baby's weight and size in order to make a determination about the c-section. Then I met with the doctor and did the usual stuff. I fully expected to have the ultrasound, they tell me she's already 7 lbs or more and say, we're going to schedule you for a c-section. INSTEAD... I find out Emma Grace is 5.5 lbs! She's in the 22nd percentile for babies at this age of gestation! She's below average?!!!! So then of course the doctor is like, hey it's a perfect combination, small baby small mom.
The main thing is there is no way for them to predict anyone having a c-section. Yes If I said I want one, by law they have to schedule me for one. But maybe I can have her regularly and that would be great! I know there is still a chance I'll start to labor and then they have to do a c-section anyway. Why in this day and age isn't there a more precise way of figuring this stuff out. Guess b/c God isn't figurable. Is that a word??
I think in the back of my head I figured if I have a c-section I can have this baby sooner. But when I asked, the doctor said the earliest they'd schedule is the 18th and most likely it'd be closer to the 25th. So..... even with a c-section there would be no Emma Grace sooner anyhow. She needs to gain a bit more weight anyway if she's only 5.5 lbs.
Bottom line is she's healthy, I'm healthy and she'll come when she's good and ready.
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Glad to hear everything looks good! Emma Grace is going to be a peanut!! Keep us posted!
So glad to hear the appointment went well! Emma's going to be just perfect whenever she decides to grace us with her sweet self. Exciting days are ahead!
My view point on this is - her presence is big...but she is a small little girl!!! Sort of like her mom! :) She is just going to be awesome!!!
Pssstttt....Emma Grace - it's me, your 'Aunt' Steph...you need to be born on April 18th...this will help your mom's sanity...but whatever date you come to see us...will be the perfect date! No pressure, but April 18th sounds like a GREAT day!!! :)
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