36 Weeks

I had my ultrasound and 36 week check up today. The plan was to see just how big this little guy is at the moment and figure out a game plan from there. He could have been little or normal, meaning we would have just waiting things out. He could have been large, meaning we'd schedule an early induction at 39 weeks. Or, he could have been gigantic, meaning we'd schedule a c-section.

Turns out.....

He's big! But not too big! (6lbs, 10oz at the moment. 57th percentile.) So, we are on the books for an induction at 39 weeks. Specifically, October 18, 2010. The date worked out perfectly, my two favorite doctors in the practice are on call that Monday and Tuesday, and I should be able to avoid the doctor I wanted to steer clear of. Not to mention, Dan will be able to take the full week off, and then be in and out of the office the following week. (It's been a crazy busy time at work for Dan as they try and gear up for the start of the holiday season.)

I am SO relieved! I had been a nervous wreck all morning, totally convinced they'd estimate him on the small side and tell me I couldn't have the induction. I really thought I might throw up sitting in the waiting room for the 30 minutes before my apt. (The wait was ridiculous today. My 9:45 apt started at 10:20 and I didn't leave until well after 11.)

Also worth noting, Austin is head down according to the ultrasound, though I already knew this. He also appears to have quite a bit of hair. We could actually see it flowing behind him. Even though I promised myself I'd stay away from graphic details after a few people complained about a previous post, allow me to say I'm "finger-tip dilated." So things are moving along.

Obviously, he could still come on his own, and Dan's hoping for a birthday of 10/10/10. But, if he doesn't, he's being evicted on the 18th. While, I realize I could still end up having a c-section if things get difficult, I'm happy to know I at least get to try to do it the more natural way. (If you can consider Pitocin and an epidural "nartual.")

I am sighing a big sigh of relief and trying to get everything in order for these last few weeks.

19 days!