Now We Wait

I had my 39 week appointment yesterday and everything is looking good. I wanted an ultrasound done because this is the same place in Sean's pregnancy that my doctor decided to induce because my fluid level was low and Sean was "big enough." I asked the doctor about it and when she measured my belly, I was measuring small (isn't that hilarious?!) and so she agreed that we should take a good look at this kid.

First, the baby is definitely male so no surprises on delivery day. Second, it turns out that where Sean was big with low fluid, this kid is small with a good fluid level. Basically there is no need to rush this baby. Third, I have made zero progress towards labor so it looks like I will go at least to my due date of 8/8/08 and maybe a little beyond. Now we just wait until I start labor on my own or the doctor decides it's time to induce.

I am good with this decision. I still have quite a bit to do around the house. I am also feeling pretty good, too. My swelling went away and I can even wear normal shoes again. I just have this carpal tunnel pain in my hands but other than that I feel pretty great for an enormous pregnant lady who is apparently not so enormous after all.