I can't believe that I am already 9 months pregnant. It really has flown by! Here is my "Ever-growing" belly...
Yesterday, I had my 36 week check-up. The doctor said that Emma is in the correct position (down) but her head is still a little high. He said that I am 1/2 cm dilated and 60% effaced. He measured my belly. Each week, your measurement should match your weeks pregnant. I am 36 weeks and only measured 32cm, so just to be safe he wants me to come in on Thursday to do an ultra-sound to make sure she is growing OK and still has enough amniotic fluid. He said 99% of the time measuring small means nothing, but he just wants to make sure. If for some reason she isn't receiving enough nutrients or there isn't enough fluid, he would go ahead and induce me. However, I'm sure it's just the way I'm carrying, and from what I hear it's quite common to measure off one way or another. It's exciting that we get to see her one more time before she makes her appearance. Her heartbeat was nice and strong and she is moving like crazy. I'll let you know how Thursday goes :) I go to the doctor weekly now to check my progress.
Your belly is so perfectly round and cute! My belly also measured a little small toward the end, but like you said it was just the way I was carrying him. He ended up being perfectly healthy and sized just right :) I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear about her entrance into the world!
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