Well, I went for my ultrasound today...........
Max's "current" estimated weight: 9 pounds 13 ounces
Max's current head diameter: Over 10 centimeters, the ultrasound couldn't measure any higher than 42 weeks 6 days. 99.81 percentile
Max's current chest diameter: The ultrasound couldn't measure any higher than 42 weeks 6 says. 99.84 percentile
Max's current femur length: 50th percentile
Needless to say, my prediction that I was having a "man child" are accurate. I called my doctor and asked him to call me back so we could discuss these results. He did, and by the end of his conversation with Kendall (I couldn't talk to him, I was too upset) and a two minute conversation with me, I was told I'm having a Monday c-section. No time scheduled yet. I will find that out at my Thursday check.
If I'm dilated on Thursday, there is a possibility we will do the c-section as soon as Friday because of the fear of me actually going into labor. The concern? He won't fit. It's just not physically possible. So if I went into labor, he will get stuck. No doubts. While we (me, Kendall, and Dr) all agree on that, I'm extremely disappointed that everything is turning out this way.
I can't even say that I'm very excited right now. I'm scared. Plain and simple. They're going to cut my gut open and pull out my baby. I'm being totally selfish right now. Yes, I'll have a baby. Please don't point that out. Yes, I'll be done with pregnancy, please don't point that out. The fact is, they're cutting me open, it's going to be weird, and sterile, and not at all what I imagined. And on top of that, I will have a painful recovery. Most likely a lot more painful than the vaginal way. So while I appreciate the positive sentiments and thoughts, I'm still processing. I'm TERRIFIED.
Here is my list of "positive" things I'm trying to focus on to gear myself up for this surgery:
- His birth date will be December 8th- the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Christmas on Campus to those UD people). Very fitting since he's our "miracle" baby the same way Mary had her miracle baby.
- I only have to make it 5 more days, maximum.
- Max seems excited. He's squirming a lot. Or maybe he's just picking up on my stress.
- He's fat. I wanted a chubby faced baby.
- He has hair, according to the ultrasound. Not sure how much, but I wanted hair.
- He's still a "he". Got to see his little scrotum today (okay, sorry if that grossed you out.).
- Our cleaning lady comes tomorrow so we won't have a lot of time to sh*t up the house before we leave for the hospital. Which means Max will come home to a CLEAN house.
- I will have 17 days to recover before Christmas. Which means I should hopefully be feeling good enough to celebrate.
- We only got one package of newborn diapers as a gift and asked for 0-3 month clothes instead of newborn stuff, so at least we planned ahead well.
- He COULD only be 8 pounds.....
7 comments:
Oh my God, you ARE having a man-child!
However you feel about the situation and delivery is completely valid, because that's how you feel.
I am very excited about the planned December 8th birthday, and I also think that it is perfectly fitting for your miracle baby to be born on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
From Marti & Kat's older sis...
I have had 1 "natural birth" and 4 c-sections and I felt so much better after the c-sections than I did after the "natural birth". My first "little" guy was 9 1/2 lbs and got stuck on the way out and the damage done still gives me problems 8 years later.
The best part is you will get to see, hear, and touch your little guy probably within 10 minutes from when they start the procedure.
You are so blessed, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Our family will keep you in our prayers.
HOORAY!! You're having a baby! :)
and on monday! love the date! What time is surgery? where will you be?! send me an email so i know where to go!!!!!!!
Lisa, I had a c-section and is was a piece of cake. I am scared about possibly having a vaginal birth with my next kid after things went so easy with Ryann. Just take it easy and let Kendall baby the crap out of you!!! Good luck and I will say some prayers for a quick easy recovery. Can't wait to see pictures of the happy family!
One piece of advice, stand up as straight as possible even though you might feel some pulling. It will make your scar heal so much better.
Wow! Lots of baby news today!!
That's a lot of baby - good luck!
I must say, I chuckled at "5 more days, maximum", really, it's "5 more days to *Max*".
Yes, I really was amused by the way that line was phrased.
I hope you're staying comfortable. I love the idea of having a cleaning lady come and do a good, deep, final cleaning right before delivering. Brilliant!
PS if you want to laugh, check out blogspot.cakewrecks.com
Today's isn't related, however, you can look through the old posts and even find some *delivery* and *birthing* cakes. Some are more detailed than I'd think most people would wnat...
That is one BIG little boy you have there. The bright side is he should be super healthy because he has extra weight and in the higher percentages.
I am thinking of you!
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