35 weeks!

We had an appointment yesterday with the specialist. Our baby girl is looking good, and weighing in at approximately 5lbs 12ozs, which is right in the middle of the growth curve. She has put on nearly a pound and a half in 2 weeks, so she's definitely growing! At this rate, in two weeks time she could easily be 7lbs!

We talked with the specialist during yesterday's appointment and we have decided to go ahead with an amniocentesis to test her lung development for an early induction. My nerves are shot, and with her fluid levels on the low side (see the next paragraph), I'd like to get this show on the road! The amnio will happen on March 14th, and I will be 36weeks + 2 days at that time. Having the test performed will depend on the fluid levels on the day of. She said "we're not going to go to any extremes to do an amnio if I can't get at a pocket of fluid"..(see the next paragraph). There is a SMALL chance that the amnio could break my water or put me into labour, but the Doctor has reassured us that the risks are very low, and at this stage, the baby would be fine if she had to be delivered. We will know the results of the amnio within 48 hours, and IF her lungs are mature, then we have the green light to go ahead and book an induction as soon as they can get us in (hopefully within a few days of the results!). If the results come back as "immature", there will be a "level" given and from that, she said that she will make us wait either 1 or 2 weeks. We're hoping for a healthy baby, so we'll do what we have to, but I'm ready to have her here! She will certainly be big enough!

My amniotic fluid levels had increased a little over the last 2-3weeks, but they were back down to the "low end of normal" again yesterday. It may be a result of her positioning, or the levels just might actually be low. We are going for another biophysical on Monday or Tuesday to take a look at the fluid levels again. I think this is more for my reassurance than anything! I asked her if the fluid levels were a cause for concern for her..and she said "No..they are still within the normal range, but they are on the low end, so we'll just watch it". So I will have two biophysicals, a checkup at our local prenatal clinic, and an appointment with the obstetrician in Fredericton next week! Plenty of appointments, but I don't mind.

Today, I feel a little cruddy. Tummy is sore, and crampy feeling. I had big plans to get a few things done today, but I don't think it will happen. I have a load of baby laundry on the go right now..and it might just have to end there.

On another note, I have just read via facebook that Laura from My World, is officially in labour with her rainbow baby, Carter! I am sending her good vibes and praying for a healthy delivery for her today! I am next on the rainbow list! It seems so surreal, that in two weeks time I COULD be having (or have had) a baby! I am really hoping those lungs are mature!