Due in.... February???

Well, just as I projected the baby is coming in February. I had to start my weekly Non-Stress Test today and my weekly appointments with Dr. White. The NST is a standard procedure for the two-vessel cord. Basically, all I did was sit in a recliner with my feet propped up and read a magazine. The technician put two things on my belly bump, which measured his heart rate and any contractions that might occur. If I felt him move, I had to hit a button that would alert the machine. It was so funny to hear his little heartbeat for 20 minutes or so. Of course, he didn't move a whole lot because he does all of his moving starting at 10:30 at night. He did move a few times and I was able to hit the button. He ended up getting hiccups during the test and that caused him to be restless for a few minutes! Next week his daddy is going to go to the appointment and he will get to hear him. It was funny.

After the test, I had an appointment with Dr. White. She told me that the NST was absolutely normal and based on all of that, he seems perfect. I had two contractions during the test, but Dr. White said it was normal since it was sporadic. When she measured me, she giggled! I asked her what was wrong and she commented that when we found out we had a two-vessel cord she wondered if the baby would be small - like around 6 lbs. I measured 34 weeks, which we are only 32 weeks 5 days. She said he is going to be big! I asked her if he would be 8 lbs. and she thinks he will be at least 8 lbs. How exciting! She doesn't think the two-vessel is hindering him in any way. I wonder what he would have been if we had a normal three-vessel cord! Especially since his daddy was nearly 10 lbs. and his mommy nearly 9 lbs.! WOW - I mean... OUCH! Anyway, she thinks he will be ready to come into the world around February 21st. She told me to talk it over with the family and decide on a date that we want to be induced. She feels more comfortable inducing. That way, it takes the stress off of getting to the hospital in time, since we are an hour away. Also, I don't have to worry when and where will I be when my water breaks or I go into labor. She also said that way she is guaranteed to deliver the baby. She delivers all her babies through the week, but if it happens to be on a weekend when she is not on call, another doctor would have to do it. (and I DON'T want that) SO - WOW - reality has set in and we are getting a baby soon!!!! WE CAN'T WAIT.........