Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Maybe less than 4.5 weeks?!

We went to the doctor for a checkup and ultrasound today. We got the mean ultrasound tech again. She did the first one so I guess it was fitting for her to do the last one. But we don't like her at all! She's very technically-minded so she doesn't have a very good bedside manner. The other lady will actually listen to Brent when he asks a million questions (cause he's very curious since he's a nurse), this lady doesn't. But anyway. So we came away with one picture from the ultrasound that all you can see pretty much is a nose. I'll post it later.

This ultrasound was to measure things and determine how big the baby is (or at least their best guesstimate). He's 6 lbs 8 ozs right now! And I technically have 4.5 weeks left! The doctor said that he thinks we're talking mid-June now. We didn't get a chance to ask him exactly what he meant by that (adjustment of due date or meaning he wants to induce) but we'll definitely ask Monday when we go back! Personally, either way is fine by me! This appointment was also to get the Strep swab/culture. So I guess we'll find out about that on Monday too.

So we're getting down to the wire here it sounds like. I'll try to give more frequent updates as we get closer. All I know is that I need him to hold out till after June 7th! (The date of the church shower, lol.) Papaw Bean is hoping that he's born on June 11th which is his birthday. I'm just hoping he doesn't try to come out on June 13th cause it's Friday the 13th! Ahh! Though Brent would love that cause 13 is his favorite number, lol.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Jen! Great news :-) I just want to remind you that ultrasounds at this point to "measure" can be (and usually are) off by a pound in either direction! Regardless, beanie baby is growing GREAT!

Keep walking as much as possible, drink lots of water, and get a bottle of gatorade for when the big shebang starts! Trust me, it may be all you can keep down after the first contractions start.

Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions or concerns! I just went through this a year ago and I'm about to do it again in november (did you read that yet?!?)

We're praying for the Beans as their transition to threesome is nearly complete. We will pray for a healthy, happy 4 (or 5 or 6) more weeks, labor, delivery, and recovery!!! God Bless, Jennifer!!