Down to the Wire

So I went in for my last "appointment" today. Ok, so it wasn't really an appointment, but yet it was. I actually went in for an ultrasound today to get an idea of how big this baby boy is. The ultrasound tech told me that he's evened out a little bit, and he is right around 8 1/2 lbs; give or take. That means that, come Monday, he could be closer to 9 lbs. I think I'm a pretty tough girl, but come on now. That's a lot of lbs!
I asked to see Dr. B before I left so that I could chat with her for a few minutes. I'm so glad I did! My induction was moved from Monday the 16th to Friday the 13th! That's right, we're going in tomorrow morning at 9am, so that's even sooner that I get to meet this little guy!
I have to admit, Rod and I both went into freak mode. I went back to work to make sure everything was taken care of since I won't be back for 12 weeks, and Rod left work, too. He wants everything to be just right.
I have Syd taken care of, and last minute stuff like packing our bags, and I finished up my birth plan. Now the big one..... We still don't have a name chosen. So Rod keeps walking by me asking me if I'm being productive. I think I am, but we need a name now, so I better get to looking!

Ok, This Is For Real

I know, I know.... I had countdown before, but this time it's for real. (If you have no desire to read about what is going on with this pregnancy, just stop here, it's ok. Trust me, I won't be offended.)

I had a great appointment this past week! I go to my appointments alone because normally, nothing exciting happens. I drive to the Dr. from work, I go in and my bp is too high, they make me lay on my left side, they take some blood, and I'm on my merry way. Ok, so maybe there's more to it than that, but still... not exactly exciting.

At one of my last appointments, one of my Dr's had me take a 2nd glucose test and get an ultrasound because there was a 3.5 cm jump in size in one week. Glucose test came back normal, bloodwork came back normal, ultrasound told me something that I've known all along.... I've got a big baby. So this past week when I went in, I was hoping for some news. Anything! When I left for work that morning, Rod and Sydney each had one word for me.... INDUCE.
Well, my tiny, little, magnificent Dr decided that since my "little" guy doesn't seem to be slowing down in the growth category, she thinks it would be a good idea to take him a little early. How early? Only 11 days, but hey, 11 days is still 11 days!
I'm hopeful that he may decide to come even earlier since I'm dilated to 3 cm now. If he wants to stay in the confines of my belly, we'll let him for just a little while longer.

So, every day I wonder.... Could today be the day? Today has been no exception. Either way, what I know is that I have no more than 9 days left! Whether he decides to bless us with his presence tomorrow, or 9 days from now, our household has been busy with last minute things to get ready. I think we're all doing pretty good. Rod and Sydney have both been amazing! I'm so lucky. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we wait and approach this next exciting chapter in our lives.