baby girl

So after a few weeks of energy surge, I'm now lagging.  And lumbering.  And laboring.  To do the most menial tasks.  I figured it's just because I'm in my 8th month...and - heavens - I'm 35 now!  Well, today's doctor's appointment gave me one more reason for the slow-down. 

I had a let's-see-her-approximate-size-because-she-feels-big-when-I-measure-your-stomach ultrasound this morning.  And guess where my baby girl is at?!  Mind you, I'm 33 weeks pregnant.

5 pounds, 5 ounces. 

Wow.

Serious wow.

Jim was excited because, frankly, tiny babies make him nervous.  He thinks the bigger they are, the less likely they'll break.  I was initially stunned because I'd convinced myself that my *girl* would be smaller than the boys were (at this rate, however, she's likely to outpace them!).  But then I was excited when my doctor strongly encouraged me to be induced at 39 weeks.

Absolutely not a problem.

Comments

[Lucy]

I like how Jim prefers big babies. As if he has to push them out of his body:) Small babies make me nervous too, but I'm definitely a moderate when it comes to baby size. 7 pounds is about right:) Good luck with baby girl. 39 weeks just needs to get here now!

[Neighbor Jane Payne]

Now that will be a strapping girl! I can see her holding her own with her brothers, which is always a good thing.

Hang in there . . . you are so close.

[Eva]

Oh, those last weeks are tough. You have my sympathy.

[Tiffany]

Deadlines are always good in my book! Good luck on these last few weeks. :) (Weeks--it's down to weeks!)

[Mandy]

Wow, for whatever reason I didn't realize you were that far along. I'm so excited for you!

Jim's preference for big babies cracks me up.

[Jill S.]

I'm glad all is going well and that she's going to be a nice, healthy size! Are you still thinking about naming her Jill or has another name take the number one spot? Ha.

[April]

Six weeks? Is that too fast or too slow? I bet your body can't wait to have her here and the rest of your life may never truly be ready for her. I definitely can't wait!

p.s. mine were each successfully bigger...I always felt like the last one stretched my insides just a little more so the next one had a little more room to keep growing. Totally scientific, no?

[Loretta]

My first was my biggest at 7 lbs 12 oz which was too big for me! But I understand what Jim is feeling with tiny babies. When I had #5 and she was only 5 lbs 7 oz I told Wynn I was scared that I was going to break her! Hopefully in the next 6 weeks your new llittle will get to be just the right size...for her AND you....but I just know she is going to be the perfect little her no matter what. Hang in there mom! The end is in sight!

[Jaime]

I like big babies too, but then again I don't have to push them out! :) :) Can't wait to see that precious little bundle of joy.

[Marie]

So close! I love being down to just a few weeks left. It is so exciting. Wanna make a wager over whose baby will be biggest? I have complete confidence in this little elephant living in my womb.

[Angie Ras]

Yay for early inductions! I remember Aidan's late arrival and large size. Sheesh. Glad you're not going that route this time around. My second set were three weeks earlier and substantially bigger than the full term first set.

[michelle]

Those last weeks can be hard. But so much anticipation! I bet your boys are excited to meet their baby sister.

I could really tell the difference between being pregnant at age 24 and at age 34!

[Megan T]

Chad feels the same as Jim and those, apparently, fragile small babies. Although we have NEVER had a small baby to begin with.
We could possibly have our baby's at the same time!

[Vella]

Oh, Amy. That's a long time to carry around that much baby. Good woman.

[Shanon]

YEA!! The sooner the better!!

[Shanon]

Well not really but a week sooner the better!!

[Summer Driggs]

That is awesome Amy! I am so glad that you are doing well (aside from the lagging, lumbering and laboring) and that she is so healthy! Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy. It kind of nice when the DOCTOR "strongly recommends" the induction!

[Brady]

Jim's right big babies are better; although i wouldn't know any different!

[Kelly]

This is a good reminder not to get you any newborn sized clothes! I can't wait to see your tiny girl. Now that it's (almost) September, it seems like it's coming very quickly. I hope it does for you!

[Price Cream Parlor]

Oh this is so exciting! I agree with Jim - tiny babies look and feel like they will break. All three littles were over 8 lbs except for Hunter who was almost a month early. Ha - 8 lbs are most likely TINY for you - but you know what I mean.

I am so excited for you and this new gift!! What a blessing!

[MaryRuth]

You're getting so close!! Horray! So excited for you!