Single Digits!

We met with our perinatalogist this morning. Everything is the same - which is good.

Cervix - long and closed
Placenta previa - no change (it would've been better if it had moved but at least I haven't had any bleeding)

The doctor said they give the placenta until 36 weeks to correct itself and then we "throw in the towel" and schedule the c-section. I asked if it was still likely that it could move and he said it was. As long as my cervix stays put, we're OK.

The babies looked good but they are BIG! They weighed exactly the same at 2.13 lbs. They are weighing 2 weeks ahead and according to their leg bone measurements, they are also tall.

Todd is already adding up the college scholarships!

We do have big babies on both sides of our family. OK - there hasn't been a baby under 8 lbs EVER.

But, the doctor thinks the diabetes is probably playing a role in that as well. We'll find out on Monday.

Now that the doctor has thrown out the 36-week mark, I'm saying that I have NINE WEEKS TO GO! We're officially in single digits.

This week has been productive and I am glad that we ended up staying home. I started washing some of the clothes and blankets to get a head start on that. We also purchased almost everything that was left on our registry. Todd has been busy preparing the basement by cleaning out and adding extra storage.

We are fully expecting to buy formula and diapers by the truck load!

All in all, I'm feeling OK. Even though it's only been 3 days, I think the iron supplements are helping with the fatigue I was feeling. I'm still worried about the diabetes but if I have it, I'll deal with it. It's just temporary, right?

Even though today's appointment was fairly uneventful, I was thankful. I'm starting to lose track of everything that is "wrong" with me: underactive thyroid, placenta previa, anemia, potential diabetes.

Good God, did I turn 85 over night?