Another one of Kelly’s clever creations………………………….
This picture was taken when I was about 38 weeks. Everywhere I go people say that I’m not “very big.” I sure feel BIG at this point. I have gained around 28lbs so far and hoping not to gain much more. The only bad news is that I am actually measuring small also. Kaiser’s on call doctor that I saw at 37 weeks overreacted and caused quite the alarm for me. He strongly felt that the baby had stopped growing and ordered fetal monitoring and an ultrasound. He then proceeded to say that I needed to be induced and that he would start the process by stripping my membranes. I was in such shock and panic that I couldn’t even comprehend what he was saying. For a first time mother with a history of anxiety problems, this put me over the edge. Since that date, I have had five appointments for fetal monitoring and two ultrasounds. It appears that the baby may be slightly behind in development (like 4-6 days). The first ultrasound at 37 1/2 weeks estimated the baby to be around 7 lbs and I am still waiting the results of the 2nd one. Luckily the procedure he performed did not put me into labor but just caused a lot of cramping and discomfort for a few days. With all the procedures and tests I have had performed during this pregnancy, this little girl has proven to be stubborn…so I am certain she will come whenever she wants to!
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