Lot’s of exciting stuff today.

We had another biophysical profile done (the ultrasound that checks his overall health). I’ve learned that during these ultrasounds, they check for practice breathing, movement, muscle tone, amniotic fluid levels and heart rate. Each category can get up to a score of 2 to total a maximum score of 10. Since his heart rate is a little off due to the arrhythmia, I think the tech doesn’t count that one in. He scored an 8 out of 8 today after waiting a little while for his practice breathing. Here’s a 3D picture taken last Friday. It’s a picture of a picture so it’s sort of odd-looking. You can see his profile (eyes, nose, chubby cheek, lips and chin) and his fist right over his eyes.

Right after that, we ran over to the OB’s office for my first check-up in three weeks, He was out of the office last tuesday so he’s missed all the latest drama. He didn’t seem too concerned with Caleb’s heart issue either. I got my first cervical check today and based on what he could feel, he said the baby’s head is “right there” meaning his head is engaged in my pelvis and ready to go. I’m also 1 centimeter dilated.

Looks like we’re in the home stretch. Let’s just hope he stays put for at least a week and a half so I can finish up my classes. I’m really feeling the last minute rush with all my projects, papers and presentations along with these constant contractions reminding me all too often of this impending transition into parenthood. I think once school is finished and I finally pack my hospital bag, I’ll be as ready as I can be.

I’m really beginning to feel why women complain so much at the end. It literally takes me twice as long to walk anywhere. Andy often forgets this fact when we’re walking somewhere together. He often sets off at his usual long-legged pace. Eventually he notices I’m not beside him anymore and looks around to see where I went. Finally he spots me waddling 50 feet or so behind him and has to come back to get me. This is only getting worse as the belly and waddling increase. I need a scooter.