The Waiting Game

I can't complain - well not too much.  Carsten cooperated through vacation and waited for Bradlee to get home from Utah before coming.  AND most important, he's finally turned head-down.  He was breach for quite a while.  At my appointment a week ago the Dr. said the C-Section word and I wasn't excited.  I thought he was still breach when I went this week but the Dr. did a quick exam and a 15 second Ultrasound and confirmed that his head is down.  YEAH !! I guess its his bum he's been pushing into my ribs all the time.  Dr. also did a quick exam and said he's not coming any time soon.

I've got at least 2 appointments every week now until he comes.  On Monday mornings I get a non-stress test, which is just listening to his heartbeat on the monitor for 20 minutes and seeing how much he moves.  (because of the gestational diabetes & because I'm AMA (Advanced Maternal Age).  Then a separate appt to see the doctor.  Then another appointment every other week to see the diabetes doctor.

If Carsten doesn't come by July 30 I have another ultrasound scheduled.  We get to check for size, etc.  I'm kind of hoping he comes before then.  I think the others have all been at least a week before the due date.  Although this due date is kind of iffy because I didn't find out I was pregnant until almost 1/2 way through.  I know -- you feel sorry for me because I missed the whole first trimester.

Bradlee is home !!  I have a shopping buddy again.  I still need to pick up a few things before the baby comes.  But no more clothes.  Thank you everyone at the shower & Marjorie for the box. They are really appreciated.  

The girls are so excited they are having trouble waiting.

--Debbie