39 Week Bust

Today we had our 39 week appointment and everything about it was a BUST. 

We were scheduled at 8:15am this morning to see our midwife.  We got at call at 7am, telling us she was out ill for the day and they needed to reschedule us with another provider.  So, they moved us to a 3:45pm appt. with an MD. 

The OB department is so big that it covers 2 wings of the medical office. We have always been seen on one side, but today since we were seeing another provider, we were on the opposite side.  First step after check in is the always dreaded weigh in. Today I weighed in 3lbs more than last week...Seriously?! Is that possible to gain 3 lbs in a week?!?!?! A small part of me (okay, maybe a large part of me) wanted to go the the other wing of the office and make sure our normal scale said the same thing!!!!

When the Dr. measured me, she was like "Wow...you are all baby!" Then she felt around my stomach and continued to say, "and this is no 6lb baby you have in there-he's going to be a big boy!".  Yes, thanks for voicing one of my biggest fears. Since my Mom had all big babies, I have always worried that Hanley's going to be a big boy too.

Since I felt some contractions over the weekend, we both we hoping to hear that I have progressed well since our last appointment.  Instead after checking me, she just said, "You have a long way to go.  We really need this baby to drop more before we see any progress. So, we will see you at your 40 week appointment." Hmm...not exactly what we wanted to hear.  The longer this kid stays in there, the bigger he is going to be come delivery day!

So, the wait continues...