36 Weeks!!!

I went to two appointments today one ultrasound and one OB. The ultrasound went well Baby A is still head down, low, and weighs about 6lbs 1oz. Baby B, however, has turned to a transverse position over my ribs, he weighs about 6lbs 9oz. Then I saw the doctor they checked my BP it was 128/80 so that is good. I also got swabbed for the group B strep. My hemoglobin was tested and normal is 12 mine was 11.8 so that is good. When we discussed delivery he asked me what I wanted to try for I said which ever is the safest for the babies and I both. His opinion is that baby A could be delivered vaginally but since B is laying across my abdomen that could stifle my chances of delivering him vaginally. He could possibly go head or feet down as soon as she comes out or he could drop down butt first which would force a c-section to get him out. So in his medical opinion we should schedule a c-section and if he turns we can go for vaginal, or go ahead with the Cesarian if not. We will schedule it for 9-16 and if I go into labor before then we will check position and decide from there.  I am not sure I will make it that far I feel like I am really close but who knows. He also checked my cervix she is definitely low but my cervix is still high and posterior and I am dilated 2 cm. We will see how that goes!!

Another appointment!

I went to see the doctor yesterday and everything is looking good! Baby A did turn and now they are both head down so no C-section as of right now. But if she turned once it could happen again! We are hopeful that she does not and the doctor says now we just wait for you to go into labor. I have had some minor swelling in my hands and feet, which is totally normal, so I worried a little bit because it can be a sign of preeclampsia. My BP was higher than I would like it to be but still not high yet so we will keep an eye on it. I know will be going to the doctor every week and we will start checking for dilation and thinning. He is very pleased with my progress and told me just keep doing what you are doing! Next week I have my last high risk ultrasound at the Perinatal Partners since they do them every 4 weeks and I will be 36 weeks when I go and they do not expect me to be pregnant at 40 weeks. I am not sure how long I will last but I am sure these babies will come when the time is right!

I went to the doctors yesterday for a regular appointment. The babies have not turned from their current positions and he didn't seem to hopeful that baby A would turn to accommodate a natural delivery. I was given the option to schedule the delivery, I was asking when it might happen so that the parents can book their flights and plan the trip. He gave me three dates to consider and discuss with the parents. First was 9-12 I immediately told him that would not be the date I choose because 1) It is Tyler's birthday and I don't want to be in the hospital on that day if I don't have to and 2) It is a Friday so it would be harder for John since the kids don't have school on the weekends. The other dates were 9-15 and 9-16 after telling me discuss it with the parents and we can schedule it my next visit I emailed them to ask if one was better than the other for them. Last night I was thinking and remembered the first time we Skyped was on 9-16 of last year. I emailed them back and told them I thought it would be perfect to do the delivery on the one year anniversary and they agreed! So barring any complications or her miraculously turning we will be scheduling delivery for 9-16 which is just over 5 weeks away! We are all getting really excited!