I figured a few updates were in order considering the due date for Baby #6 is looming large…
My anemia is under control and I am set to deliver at the highest iron level I have EVER delivered at…11 (yes, I know that is not “normal” by most standards, but for me, it is wonderful!!!)
We had a sonogram for a weight check yesterday and baby actually measured a whole pound and a half smaller than most of my babies do at this point (7# 9oz). Babies typically gain about 1/2 pound per week in the final weeks, so that puts me at having a 8.5 pounder….hmmmm….I’ll believe that when I see it!
The not so good news at this point in time is that baby is transverse breech as Emmy was. Baby’s head is on my right side and baby’s bum is on my left side with hands and feet dangling down. Yesterday, baby’s hand was presenting first.
Should my water break, I am to hightail it to a hospital here in the city (not the one my doctor delivers at) and she will call a friend of hers to deliver me. Obviously, this is not something I want to happen. This OB has been delivering my babies since 2000 and there is an emotional bond there when it comes to our little Emily. On top of that, this will be the last of my babies she will be delivering since she will no longer be practicing in obstetrics after this.
The good thing about this situation is that Emmy turned, so this baby can too, and with extra fluid (which is normal for me), baby has room to move. We will continue to check via sono to see where baby is exactly and pray for a safe delivery.
Physically, I feel quite well. I’m slow and I’m achy, but it is nothing unbearable. Emotionally, I am a bit unsure of myself. I don’t have a hospital bag packed and there are still several things that ought to be done here before Baby arrives, but I have realized that doing these things requires me to think about bringing a new baby home and this is a tough concept to wrap my brain around. So, I choose to put things off. Not sure this is a good way to deal with it, but for now, it is what I can handle. Thankfully, I do not go into this labor and delivery alone. The Lord will give me just what I need when I need it.
Thank you all so much for the continued prayers! I appreciate them so much!
Anonymous says
how have you managed to keep your iron levels up? my levels are soo low in pregnancy!!>thanks!
Fruitful Harvest says
Hi there~>I’m glad to here that you are in good spirits!>I bet all your other kiddos are getting excited about the new baby!>>Prayers and Blessings for a safe and healthy delivery!>>Merry Christmas,>Georgiann
For His Glory says
I really enjoy reading your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. We lost my dad about a year ago, and while that is very different from loosing a child, I can identify with some of the things you are going through. >>My husband and I are going to start our own family soon, and I enjoy reading about your pregnancy, too. >>Thanks! Praying for your family. >Toni
The Munck Family says
Praying daily for you all!
The Adventures of a Simple Life says
There is no “right way and wrong way” to handle things, as long as you are trusting in our Lord, which I see you are from your posts. I will be praying for you and your “Little One”.>>Hang in there…once you have your tiny baby in your arms…all aches, pains, and discomfort will be worth it.>I continue to pray for you and your family, especially as this is Christmas and the year anniversary of Emily first starting her battle.>>Christine>>P.S. I love your wreaths you had made for Emily’s grave site. Beautiful!!!
GrammyK says
Still lots of time to turn that little one. 🙂 Praying for you to have a safe and wonderful delivery. It’s so amazing how we forget all of the aches, pains and fear once baby is born. Blessings! Kris