In a few hours I'll be 39 weeks. I'm also heading into L&D early tomorrow morning for my scheduled c-section. Crazy to think that the day we meet our little guy is already here. I thought I'd get one more belly photo in.
On Tuesday, I had my pre-op appointment with Dr. Gaines. He did another internal exam (still no progress), checked his heart rate (~150 bpm) and measured my belly (measuring 40 weeks). We talked about what to expect with the c-section but given I've done this two times before, it was more to make sure I didn't have any new questions. We also talked about how I'm having a hard time sleeping due to loosing circulation in my arms and hands. He said that's normal and not to worry about it but unfortunately, I can't do much about it except reposition while sleeping. I've resorted this week to sleeping some nights sitting up on the couch. Not the most comfortable position and I really only get a few hours of sleep a night. It's been exhausting this week. Dr. Gaines took longer getting in for my appointment and during the time I was waiting, I started getting a little panicy thinking about going through a c-section again.
Tuesday was also my last day at work. I got to spend Wednesday morning with Claire and then my parents arrived. Claire was thrilled to see them at the door and Natalie was very excited when they came with to pick her up from school. Riet arrived this afternoon. This will be the only delivery where family will be in town for the actual delivery which is a nice change.
Today I had my pre-surgery appointment at Rex Hospital; my mom came with me. The nurse took blood, went through paper work with me, talked about the c-section and tubal ligation, and then the anesthesiologist came in to talk about my spinal and what to expect with being on the OR tale. The nurse put my check-in wrist band on which I have to keep on now until I'm released from the hospital. It was overwhelming again talking about having a c-section. I'm very excited to met our little guy but very nervous and anxious about having major abdominal surgery again. I hope I hold it together on the OR table.
Most of the lanugo is gone as the baby prepares for its final womb days. The lungs are maturing and surfactant production is increasing. Our baby can't move too much anymore as his womb space has become very crowded. The average size baby is over seven pounds at this point. The girls were 7 lb 9 oz and 7 lb 7 oz; I think he'll be closer to 8 lbs.
This time tomorrow I should be holding our little guy!
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