Pickle update

We went to the doctor Wednesday, July 16th for our latest Pickle appointment. So, here's the drill. Our original due date is August 19th. There are 4 doctors in our practice. Midway thru the pregnancy one of the doctors looked at the due date and said he believed August 15th to be more accurate, but made no official change to the due date. At 26 weeks we went to the perinatologist for an updated look at Pickle via ultrasound. All her organs and functions were perfect. This doctor said her average due date based on all his measurements is now August 12th. Again, no official change in the due date.

This week I finally asked for some clarification as we are now spanning an entire week with our due dates. Turns out, the first measurement is often the most accurate. Unless the baby changes in measurement by over 2 weeks in the second trimester, there is no change as the first due date is plus or minus 2 weeks anyway. SO, we are officially 35 and a half weeks now.

No dialation yet, and Pickle is not 'engaged' (meaning her head is not locked in position and ready to come out). She is, however, head down -which is perfect for this point in the pregnancy- and beginning to drop. Still not low enough to be a 'station' measurement though. We also learned that my cervix is already 'ripe', which means I am fully inducable. No plans for that as of now- we would need to wait at least 2 more weeks (37 weeks is the magic number!) to go that route if we choose.

She is still extremely active. Daddy thinks Mommy has an alien in her belly when he sees Pickle squirming. She is all over the place and likes to stick her butt and feet out. The other day I even got to feel her little toes poking out! Pickle still kicks whenever Madison lays on my belly- apparently she doesn't like to be crowded by her sister!

We've started with regular braxton hicks contractions, including 3 hours of consistant contractions last Saturday night. Daddy says it is because Mommy is doing too much. The girls room is just about ready for 2 little ones. Pretty much just decor updates to finish at this point. We will post pictures of the before and afters when everything is finished.

These 3-d pics are from our 26 week appointment. It's a profile shot and her hand is up to her face. She really favors Madison at this same stage. We can't wait to see her in person!