Super Sized

Today Tim and I had our 32 week appointment. I want to thank all of the kind individuals who have built my self esteem throughout the pregnancy by telling me I "look small." Now perhaps you all were just trying to be nice, but if what you said is true, we learned today that "looking small" does not run in the family. I had a minor panic attack in the office today when the ultrasound measurement came in at 34 weeks. That's two whole weeks bigger than she should be. The doctor continued measuring her head, stomach, leg & arm bones and concluded that she currently weighs 5 lbs. 4 oz. I am still in complete shock that I have two months to go and she already weighs what our nephew weighed at birth. He tried to get an accurate length for us, but she is so smooched that the best he could say is "she looks very long." He also said she will be at least 8 lbs. if she makes it full term.

At this point he became more of a therapist and tried to assure me that it doesn't mean she will be a freakishly large individual and that 8 is the new 7 in terms of baby weight. He also assured me that my body can push out a large baby, followed by "her head is big, but it is so soft it will just form a cone and she will slide out." Slide out my butt, clearly he may be good at delivering babies, but had never pushed one out of his body. Tim was also kind and reminded me that big means healthy and it would be worse to hear the opposite. Aren't these men concerned that I have a closet full of cute newborn clothes that she may not fit into?

The doctor also did an internal exam because he knew I was traveling for Thanksgiving. Not only is she large, but she is already head down and "very low down." The cervix isn't dilated at all yet though so he said it's safe to go. Poor thing is crammed in so tight I think she is sending the message that she wants out. I hope she holds on though as her lungs and brain still require more developing.

I have gained a total of 17 lbs. and plan on that number growing rapidly with Thanksgiving in two days. Speaking of holidays I asked for an ultrasound pic so I could share with the family, but after 5 minutes of trying he gave up. Every angel just looks like random shapes and you can't tell what you are looking at. So readers, I apologize, I tried, but the space is just too confined now for those cute baby profile pics.

All in all I am so happy she is healthy and every week that goes by I feel blessed that she has lasted this long. I must say though that I am seriously convinced she is coming early and my hospital bag will be packed once I return from Bishop. Better safe than sorry. I hope I don't sound too negative talking about her size, because I will love her big or small, just fearful of labor. Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your holiday meal, after all we know Hannah will!