How far along: 41 weeks. Actually I'm 8 days passed my due date. I really have nothing more to say on that matter.
Best moment: Had an appointment yesterday and they checked Charlotte out to make sure she was healthy and also her environment was safe. First was the non-stress test where they place 2 different monitors on my belly - to measure contractions and her heartbeat. I had 2 contractions during the 20 minutes and Charlotte's heartbeat did great! She handled them very well. The tester commented how Charlotte was the best baby she tested that day so I'm a little proud, ha ha. Next we had an ultrasound done. The woman who performed that informed us she was looking for 4 different things: Sufficient amniotic fluid, movements, muscle tone, and breathing (I think those are right). The fluid was great! Charlotte was quite the active baby and was moving ALL around during this part. She actually kept putting her hands up to her face so we couldn't get a good picture of her, as you will see below. During this time, she measured her femur bone and also her belly to get an estimated weight. She estimated 8 lbs. Not surprising as her sister, being 9 days late, was 8 lbs 5 oz so I'm thinking Charlotte will be pretty similar. As for muscle tone, she also commented seeing several fat rolls, ha ha. Same thing, right? And then all of a sudden she went still and our tester commented how she had fallen fast asleep. So that is when she looked for breathing. It took her a little while, but they finally saw her taking some breaths. Which sounds kind of scary but we were told that it is very normal for babies not to breath since their oxygen supply comes from the mom so it wouldn't have been a big deal if she hadn't breathed but regardless, I was thankful she passed all the tests and they didn't see a need to rush to induce.
How I'm feeling: I'm not feeling too good right now. Today has been a rough day. Cora has been sick and I'm starting to feel a little sick myself - just cold like symptoms. Since Cora is not feeling well, she has been very hard to handle. My patience has definitely been tested today! Thank goodness God's mercies are new every morning because I'm in need of it today!! Also, I'm just tired of being asked "When are you going to have that baby?" I so appreciate the prayers that have been given on our behalf and I have felt them. I've really been fine with her not being here yet and I know it's not because I've been gifted with this super spiritual patience.. It's because people are praying for us and God is giving me assurance that Charlotte's birthday is in His perfect timing! I guess when I get asked that question, it just tempts me to want to think of this as in my control or my fault, etc. And it's not. I rest in God's timing.
So when am I going to have that baby (ha ha): Okay my "official" due date as of this morning is Monday, October 17th. If I do not go into labor before then, I will go to the hospital Sunday evening for them to get things going for an induction Monday. Sure my hope is that I do not have to wait that long but if I do, I do.
Alright, how about some pictures of Charlotte! Cool points for those who can tell what they are looking at, because I have no clue. Even with the woman telling me what it was - I was lost.
Maybe a face? with hands in front it of?
An ear? hmmm....
Okay this is a dead giveaway - her ribs, where they measured her heartbeat!
