37 week appt (full term) and Birthday scheduled

On July 2nd we went to our 37 week appointment. Everything is still looking great. The doctor did an ultrasound to check a few items that are not checked during the other ultrasounds. She saw everything she wanted to see. I learned something new today. A growing baby does not consistently take breaths, as mom is breathing for the baby. They will take breaths but not consistently; this is one thing the doctor wanted to see today. Our baby was taking breaths the whole time! She was very pleased with this as it’s a sign of how strong they will be when they are born! The heartbeat looked great too!

As of 37 weeks I’m now considered full term! Baby Payne can arrive any day :)

We have scheduled the C-section. Baby Payne’s Birthday will be July 15, 2009, assuming he/she does not decide to make an early appearance. I will go to the hospital the day before for pre-op paperwork and blood tests. On the 15th John and I need to be at the hospital at 6am for 8am surgery. From 6 to 8 they will finish up any paperwork, pump me with fluids, monitor me and baby, give me anesthesia for the operation, and doctor will come in for any last minute questions. Doctor said surgery will start at 8am and baby will be born by 8:15! As long as everything goes good with me and baby, baby will stay in the OR with us until I’m put back together and we will all go back to the room together. I will be able to do the first nursing as soon as we arrive back to the room. We will be sure to make calls and send out text messages as soon as possible :)

I have one more doctor’s appointment on Thurs July 9th to be sure everything is still on track!