Dodging Bullets

I went in to today's maternal/fetal specialist appointment with no idea if I would be walking out and driving home or wheeled out to spend the remainder of the summer on my back. Luckily, all of these contractions that I have been having (I had 13 yesterday... and two while at the doctor's office!) are causing no changes at all to my cervix! It's measuring 41mm, which isn't just "okay", but still great! For a reference, average length at 20 weeks is 40mm and average length at 34 weeks is 32mm. Under 25mm would be a concern, as would any dilation or "funneling". Mine had not changed at all since my check 4 weeks ago!

So, I left the office with no restrictions, other than to have common sense. Activity triggers my contractions, so I just need to make sure to have periods of rest, and to lay down when they are coming on. But, if anything changes (stronger or more frequent contractions or anything "different"), I go back in to check it out and start this process all over. It seems, my "irritable" uterus is also "oversensitive". Funny how similar the two of us are lately.

The baby is measuring right on target, in the 54th percentile, and is 2lbs 2oz! He/she is head down and moving like crazy. We were able to get some great shots!

For those of you FREAKING OUT to find out what plumbing this kid possesses, just know you aren't alone. Asa shares your frustration! I told him this morning that I was going to the doctor to check on the baby. He said, "Don't forget to ask the doctor what kind of baby we're having!" Guess he isn't one for surprises, either.