He's Still Big....

This afternoon we went for another sono and check up. As it turns out, Tyler is still big...a whoppin 8 lbs and 12oz. Keep in mind I am only 36 weeks and 4 days. We couldn't get a good picture of his face so I don't have one to share. We did find out that he has some hair and you could see the fat rolls on the back of his neck. It was pretty darn cute.!! His tummy was measuring the size of a 40 week baby, his femur was 38 weeks, and his head size was off the charts...literally. Rusty says it's because he's already really smart(He gets that from Mommy!)!!

After the sonogram we met with Dr. Popov. Last week I was dilated to a 1 and 50% effaced. Last week we also decided because of his size to schedule an induction for Feb. 25th, one week early from the original due date. I am now dilated to a 3 and still 50% effaced. Since he is already 8lb 12oz., she gave us some more options of what we could do. We decided to bump up the induction date another week. So, we will induce next Wednesday, the 17th at 8PM. Because it is an elective induction(opposed to a medical) prior to 39 weeks they have to do an amniocentesis to check for lung development. I will go in Wednesday morning at 8AM to have it done. This is when they will draw out amniotic fluid from my sac to ensure proper lung development. The Dr. said their is no reason to believe that his lungs won't be developed but it's a safety precaution they have to take. Everything I have read says the same thing too. Katie and I were both born and 38 weeks and turned out just perfect!!! Tyler and I will be hooked up to monitors the whole time so they can see exactly what is going on. It makes me a little nervous to think they are sticking a needle in there, but the Dr assured me it would be fine. She said the only drawback she has ever seen at this stage in pregnancy(38 weeks) is that it could induce labor. Which for me is not a drawback since we will induce a few hours after the amnio anyways. The amnio may even get things started for us! I know it's not a big deal at all and there is no need to worry, but it's what I do.

This is the plan for now. I could always go into labor on my own between now and then, who knows. I go for another checkup next Tuesday, and then Wednesday is the big day!! Say your prayers for a safe delivery and a happy healthy baby boy!!

9 more days!!!