34 Weeks

I went to the doctor on Monday...and I actually saw the doctor. That was quite a miracle in itself. I have had bad luck this time around when it comes to getting in with Dr. Leavitt. I have now only seen him twice this entire pregnancy. Two other times he had to leave for emergency c-sections and wasn't going to be back in the office and the other time he was home sick. So I was excited to keep my appointment with him for a change. Although he has a great P.A and he has taken good care of me the rest of the time, I was just glad to visit with the doctor since he will be the one doing the surgery and delivering the baby. I was lucky that I got to see him too because after waiting in the room for 45 minutes I wondered if they had forgotten about me. I was about to poke my head out the door and see if they had when the doctor came in and said he just got back from delivering a baby. So lucky me that I didn't have to reschedule!!

Anyways, Monday I was 34 weeks and I am feeling alright. I am bigger than I have ever been (weight wise) and am hating that. So my body is really hurting from the extra pounds. I haven't been able to sleep good lately, my lower back has been sore and I have been getting heartburn in the evenings and through the night. So I know I must be getting close to the end. My appointment was good, I was measuring 37 weeks instead of 34 so next appt on the 24th I get to have an ultrasound to check the size of the baby! Yay for an ultrasound!! The doctor also checked my blood count to see if I was anemic so they could put me on iron if I needed it before delivery. The test came back fine other than I had elevated platelets and white blood cells. Which usually indicates an infection of some sorts, which I have no symptoms of signs of. I was just on an antibiotic for the same thing 3 weeks ago, so I don't think anything is wrong. Good news!! The doctor had me schedule my c-section with hospital so I am on the books officially. D-day is Tuesday February 15th at 7:30 A.M! I will be 39 weeks and a day that day and will be more than ready to have the baby here. That is less than 5 weeks away! Can't hardly wait. Now the doctor did tell me if I went into labor on my own before then they would go ahead and do the c-section when I started labor, but if not then I will have to wait until the 15th. So we will see what happens. We are still unsure of a boy name....the ongoing debate between Matt and I. We might just have to wait and see if we even need a boy name!