I went to Dr. Jacoby today for my 37 week check up. My blood pressure was slightly higher today and was 128/90. It is still in the "normal" range but it is just on the higher side of normal. I didn't even pay attention to the weight gain...at this point I don't really care. I am 37 weeks and 2 days and measuring right at 38 weeks. I figure I'm doing really good!
I talked to him about possible moving my c-section up a week to next week. However, he wouldn't agree to it. I think if I had begged he might have said yes but he said no. He participated in a study at the hospital that he used to practice at (where I delivered Carter) where they looked at the admissions into their NICU. He said that there was a significant increase in admissions at 38 weeks versus 39 weeks. Before this study he had no problems delivering at 38 weeks as this is considered full term but he just isn't comfortable doing it anymore, unless there are medical reasons. Preston was born at 37 weeks and 6 days and was healthy as could be but I certainly don't want to take any risks. I mean, seriously, I only have 12 more days until I get to meet my little guy. I think if I have waited this long I can wait another 12 days. How do women go to 42 weeks???
So, I plan on taking advantage these next 12 days of enjoying being a family of 4. John and I are about to be outnumbered which will be an adjustment. Everyone has some major adjustments in our household coming up! Hopefully, the transition is a smooth one.
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