Today I had a growth ultrasound so they could double check babies growth. At 32 weeks he weighed about 4 lbs 1 oz. and was in the 79th percentile. We knew he was on the bigger side then but I never realized he'd be this big at 35 weeks 2 days. He weighs about 6 lbs 15 oz. and is in the 88th percentile. His head and tummy are in the 97th percentile alone. Babies usually gain about 1/2 lb a week towards the end so if I go all the way to my due date he could be 9.5 lbs. Of course ultrasounds can be off by a lb in either direction. However, considering I am measuring a good 4 weeks ahead I am certain he is a big baby. They checked my amniotic fluid since it was a little high at my last ultrasound and this time it was normal so that was good to hear. I didn't see my own doctor as she was on call during the holidays so I saw the Practitioner Assistant today. I told her my worries about a big baby and that my last labor was only 6 hours and we are an hour from the hospital. She said they will continue to monitor how big baby is getting and also consider induction at 39 weeks if I haven't had him by then. My doctor checked me and I am not dilated at all and the baby is still pretty high up yet so it could be a while yet.
I'm still hoping to deliver this baby vaginally but I know my chances of a c section with a large baby and induction are increased. We'll just be open to whatever happens.
The boys are getting excited and asking me just about every day when baby will be here. I told them a few weeks after my Birthday but I know they don't really get "weeks" yet. Hopefully only 3 weeks to go.
No ultrasound pictures because baby was being a stinker and had his feet in front of his face the whole time!
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