At a big baby. I went to the specialist at the hospital yesterday and the fabulous tech was able to catch this glimpse of baby's face. I was amazed at how much of a real baby this looks like in ultrasound vision. The tech kept asking me if I was diabetic. Not sure why but as it turns out she told me that the baby is quite large for it's gestational age. I was quite shocked by this info because as much as it feels suddenly like I have something very huge in my stomach, it was perfect size last visit which was just 4 weeks ago. Then the specialist came in and said that my weight, pee, blood pressure, etc. was all perfect so he was not sure why this growth spurt took place. Apparently, the baby's abdominal circumference is quite large (yet still within the normal range) and the baby's femurs are on the shorter side (yet still within the normal range). So what, the baby with be short with a tubby belly just like mom . . . . . . . . awwwwwww!
But seriously, being that my uterus is bicornuate (heart shaped), and it is much smaller and located much higher up than the average woman's, this is NOT a good thing. I am now 31 weeks and 4 days today and he was not too optimistic that I would be able to make it til our next appointment which is 4 weeks from now. Oh brother. So this could mean an even earlier baby than Little Buddy? OY! Little Buddy had his little issues cause he was barely 3 weeks early and we were relieved that the next baby would more than likely have more time and room due to stretching, etc.
So he said that this little chunker who is supposed to be around 3 and a half pounds is actually about 4 and a half pounds. Probably a chunky little girl in there, that's my bet anyways. In the mean time we have decided to try to get our act together (diapers, new pail, etc.) much sooner than we had anticipated doing so. Also, I have agreed to give in and get off my very puffy dogs more often and try to rest and chill with Little Buddy whenever possible. Not my style but at this point, quite vital. Perhaps a very therapeutic mani/pedi & massage would be helpful at this juncture? Think so. Oh, and some new PJ's too for the hospital? A must. Not too much to ask for, do you think?
*FYI, this is the baby's face looking right at you. Then the placenta to the right and it's arm to the left. The chest got ultrasounded, so looks a bit odd, like a cross section or something.
5 comments:
wow! what a cute baby. I can see it clearly how amazing.
Here's looking at you, kid! Wow...can't believe the day's almost here!
I've NEVER had a shot look that good! I just love chubby babies, but feel bad for Mom if they were born hefty. I like them to get chubby AFTER delivery, personally. ;)
As for taking it easy, good for you! I had a pregnancy massage with my first and it was the best thing I ever did.
As for pedis, I read that foot massage can induce labor more quickly, so tell them to be careful. I had a mani and pedi about a month before my second's due date, and she came three weeks early (to the day) like her brother before her.
No complications or emergency...they came on their own. I guess I just cook 'em fast!
Good luck!
AWWWW!!! That is one of the best ultrasound pics I've ever seen. What a beautiful face! I'm so excited ... hope the little one stays in there as long as possible!
That picture is beautiful, Val! I have never seen such a clear ultrasound image. I guess the extra size is probably a good thing if the baby does end up coming early. Do try to rest some, fight your busy instincts.
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