May 8, 2009

May 8, 2009 sounds like a good day for a birthday!!! Lillian's birthday anyway. Yes, she will be here tomorrow!!!

I went to the doctor today for my 39 week check up. My blood pressure was 124/60. I gained 2 lbs for a grand total of 26 lbs. No protein in my urine. Lillian's heart rate was in the 150s. My fundus measured 43 cm. Yes, 2 more cm than last week. Dr. Beckman eyes got huge! He said, we are doing an ultrasound today. I'm alright with that. Then, he checked my cervix. I am 3 cm dilated. I was so thankful for that!

Anyway, I had my ultrasound. Lillian's head and legs were measuring right on schedule. However, her poor belly was measuring 41 wks and 6 days. The ultrasound weighed her in at 9 lbs and 3 oz. The ultrasound tech immediately said, "honey, this baby is coming out." So, I had to wait for about 30 minutes to talk to Dr. Beckman again. He ran acrossed the street to the hospital to assist in a c-section. So, I waited for him. When he came back and looked at my results. He just started laughing. We knew she was going to be a big baby, but not really thinking that big. So, we started discussing my options. Poor Dr. Beckman....I knew what he wanted me to do, but he was too afraid to just say it. I think he has been yelled at a time or two. He kept talking and finally I just stopped him and told him that I wanted a c-section. He started smiling and said....good, that is the right thing to do. So, my c-section is scheduled for tomorrow at 4pm. I can not wait to see her!!

Please say a little prayer for both Lillian and I!!