Talk about ups and downs. Last week, she was head down. Well, this week, she’s head up again! We’re now at the end of week 34, and coming into the homestretch. It’s quite possible she may be born in only 3 weeks!
So, this was the last checkup of the year for the baby. We were supposed to be finding out about when she’ll be born. But the question is how she’ll be born. With her being in the breach position, it’s possible it’ll be a Caesarean section. If so, she’ll be born between January 17th and 23rd (week 38). If she turns around again, the birthdate is anyone’s guess. She’ll come when she’s ready.
The baby is still healthy, in the average size range. However, she’s getting to be a bit bigger than the middle range of average. She’s now 2496 grams, which means she’s big enough to be born within the next week, and be a healthy, though small, newborn. However, her size is of a 37 week fetus, when she’s just about to start week 35. She’s getting big! She has quite the big belly, too. But nothing to be concerned about.
Mom is experiencing plenty of growing pains, as well as enduring painful kicks and punches. Thanks to the baby’s incorrect position, she will now have to sleep on her left side for the next week. She has new orders from the doctor, and that is to take it easy. Rest and relax for the next week, and avoid doing anything active. That means no exercising, no long walking, no cleaning. Standing to cook is okay, but I’ll have to do all the shopping while she stays home. If all goes well, the baby will turn back to the correct birth position. However, due to her position, our next appointment will occur during the holidays. In fact, we go in on January 1st! Our plans for the New Year at her parents’ house in Saitama have been cancelled.
We did get an ultrasound picture, but it didn’t turn out well. She was being camera shy.
At 34 weeks and 6 days. This picture isn't the best. She was being difficult to photograph this week.
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