37.5 Weeks

Sorry we haven't updated in a few weeks. It has been busy and exciting. I hope to post some new pictures soon too.

A little over a week ago we had another ultrasound to check baby Ethan's size. At the midway ultrasound he measured long so to get a better idea of how big this boy is the midwives wanted to do another ultrasound. It was quickly decided that he is taking after his father already. The estimated weight, which can be off by a pound or more either way was 7 lbs 11 oz. This was when I was 36 weeks and 3 days. For those that are wondering a normal weight at that time would be around 6 pounds. I was also measured on the larger side, so we are officially in the borderline large baby area.. how exciting!! (can you sense the sarcasm). We are thankful to the Lord for a healthy baby and pregnancy so far.

There are no plans for a C-Section, but there is a possibility I will be induced. If labor has not begun on its own I will be induced around the due date. This could mean a little before or a little after the date (which is November 12th). They have said they will not let me go to 41 weeks which would be one week past the due date.  We are hopeful that the labor will begin on its own as usually labor progresses more quickly with less complications, but we are also excited that the end is in sight!

Are we ready for baby Ethan? Yes and No.  I do not have a bag packed, but this is difficult to do since most of the things I want to have at the hospital I use.  We do not have a typed out and printed birth plan, but this is on the short to do list.  We do have the carseat installed, but not inspected.  We have a little over half the baby clothes washed and put away in the nursery.  We have the pack and play set up in our bedroom which is where the baby will sleep for at least the first 4 to 6 weeks.  We are getting very excited to meet our son. 

How is Jen feeling? We've gone from good to fine.  I have most of the usual pregnancy complaints.  This week I am battling a sinus infection, but I am daily improving.  Overall I am healthy and excited to have a baby.

We are thankful to the Lord for all his blessing and we know that He is control of all the details and He will bring baby Ethan into the world when the time is right.  We are thankful that we have a loving Savior who guides each step and walks with us each day.