Doctor's Visit - 36 weeks

M and I attended my 36 weeks check up on Thursday. The appointment began with an ultrasound which allowed us another peek at our precious baby girl. The ultrasound tech was able to get great shots of Joycelen's feet, arms, hands, and her head. But "Miss Priss" refused to show her face....instead keeping her hands in front of her face the entire time. We were able to learn that Joycelen is weighing in at about 7 pounds and 7 ounces. I also learned that I was measuring 38 weeks and 4 days -- but was only 36 weeks and 5 days.

After the ultrasound, M and I moved into a regular exam room - where I underwent the normal routine of blood pressure and heart rate checks. Dr. H arrived and we discussed the results of the ultrasound. Once that was over, Dr. H and her nurse took cultures to check for Group B strep and I had my first cervical check. I was hoping that I had dilated at least a little bit....but Dr. H reported that my cervix was showing no change.

After the check, Dr. H discussed Joycelen's current weight, my birth weight, M's birth weight - and how easily my mother was able to deliver me. Dr. H said that she would have liked to see a change in my cervix, but was not worried yet that nothing was happening. I will go for another visit on Wednesday when I will be 37 weeks and 4 days -- assuming there is still no change in my cervix and Joycelen is still measuring ahead of schedule we will start discussing options.

It was quite a lengthy visit, that left us with more questions than answers. However, we know that our baby girl is happy and healthy so that is all that matters.