36 Weeks!

We are into our 36 week with this little one! As it stands right now, baby is still breech. An ultrasound was done on Friday and this baby is still being stubborn. When we went to the doctor yesterday, but the doctor did not check to see if the baby was breech. She said that we would wait till next week to do an ultrasound and check the position of the baby. At that point, she says we have 2 options. The first option is to do something that is called a cephalic version. This is a procedure that is done in the hospital where the doctor tries to externally/manually rotate the baby into the head down position. The reason it is done in the hospital is because of precautions in case I was to need an emergency c-section if the baby's heartbeat slows, etc. However, from what I've researched this is very rare. The success rate differs from what I can find but it looks like it works about 50% of the time. Adam and I have yet to make our final decision on this, but think that it is definitely an option that we could look into for flipping this kiddo and having a natural birth. Otherwise, if the baby does not flip or we do not attempt the procedure, a c-section will be scheduled for the last week in September. Say a prayer that God will let us know what the best option is for us and Baby Norwood.

Other than that, Adam and I started some work on our house and so our house is in shambles right now! We're hoping to get everything back into place this weekend/week because Baby Norwood will be here before we know it!!! Currently we have no furniture out and are sleeping in a bed surrounded by every little thing in our house!

We'll be updating you on Baby Norwood's progress this next week as we learn about his/her position. Thanks for the prayers!!!

33 Weeks and What a Hoss of a Baby!

Hey everyone!!! We went in for our 33 week check up today and the dr. did an ultrasound. For all of you that thought I was having twins (I'm not), but our baby could account for 2! =) Baby Norwood weighs 4 lbs. today and that puts us a week ahead as far as weight goes for baby. Dr. said that Baby Norwood is in the 80th percentile, which means that our baby weighs more than 80% of all other babies at the 33 week stage. So...atleast we have a healthy baby! =) Dr. said that he/she could have just had a growth spurt or we could have an 8 lb or so baby. Let's hope for the growth spurt!

Dr. measured the amniotic fluid, the level is great (which shows kidneys are functioning very well). We also got to see the baby having hiccups during the ultrasound. She said that hiccups are an excellent sign of neurological development and that everything is developing correctly.

Currently this week the baby is breech. She said that most babies will continue to move till the 36th week, so she said no need to worry for now. She said there is plenty of amniotic fluid for baby to easily flip around. So we shall see if Baby Norwood will be easy or difficult.

The picture here is the best we could get. Baby Norwood was not cooperating very well so we only got a quick glimpse of him/her. I think that Baby Norwood looks like a little old man here! hehehe! In the picture you can see the forehead, eye sockets, nose, and fat cheeks. Can you make it out? I know, it's difficult...it's laying sideways in the picture. Good luck!

Dr. says we should see Baby Norwood in about 6 to 8 weeks! Hard to believe it's already here! Adam and I are so thrilled...we just can't wait!!!! =)