Thirty-Eight Weeks {Sprout}

Only TWO WEEKS left. AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Since I lasted posted an update, I have had two doctor’s appointments. I saw Jamie on February 19, and everything was good. My blood pressure was 120/76 and Sprout’s heartrate was back to normal (140s). Jamie checked me and determined that I was not dilated at all.

Then on February 28, I saw Dr. S. My blood pressure was good (130/76) and Sprout’s heartrate was in the 130s. I have gained a total of 29 pounds. I am still not dilated at all, and I go back in one week.

I also talked with Dr. S about some of the details of Riley’s delivery: how he broke his collarbone and how badly I tore. She said both were minor causes of concern for her, but not enough to take any drastic measures. She did say it was reasonable to induce a couple of days before my due date but that was no guarantee the same situations wouldn’t present themselves. However, every pregnancy is different, so we’ll just have to see how things go.

She said we didn’t have to decide anything right then, so we’re going to talk more at my appointment next week and determine a plan at that time. But it’s a very likely possibility that Sprout could be here in less than two weeks!

In other news, I have been busy cooking all this week, stocking our freezer with easily reheatable meals for the first few weeks after Sprout arrives. I remember how awesome that was after I had Riley, so I’ve gone and done it again, even though I’m really tired afterwards. But it will totally pay off in the long run.

I am also really nervous that I haven’t done enough to prepare for Sprout to actually be here. His room isn’t quite finished, his carseat is still in the attic, the house is in desperate need of a good and thorough cleaning, and so many other little odds and ends. On the one hand, Kenny and I have done this before, so I know everything will be okay. On the other hand, I still don’t feel ready. But I suppose that’s normal, so I’m just going with it and telling myself that all will be well.

Here is my official 38-week belly pic:

And here I am at 38 weeks with Riley-bean:

Sprout, we are so excited to meet you, and now we don’t have long to wait.