38 weeks 3 days

We went in for our 38 week appointment and my bp was 151/98.  We had an ultra sound to check measurements and organs.  Everything was normal and the estimated average weight was 6lbs 12oz…give or take a pound.  To get that reading, they measured her head, her belly and one femur.  So she could be up to 7lbs12oz.   She does have a small head (good news for me!)
The Doc said given that I was full term, feeling crummy, had inductions with both of my previous pregnancies and I was 2 cm dilated, I was primed and ready to be induced (her wording, not mine)  SOOOOO…….tomorrow morning at 5am we are getting induced at Mercy West Lakes:

http://www.mercydesmoines.org/women&infants/birthing_services.cfm

Mercy Medical Center—West Lakes
1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 358-8000


We chose to give birth at West Lakes because it is less busy than downtown and has birthing units, so we don't have to change rooms after baby in born.  My mom is driving to Indianola tonight to stay with Riley and Tate.  Ryan's mom will be at the hospital with us.

We hope to keep everyone updated through the blog/facebook/text.

Here is our little cutie pie smiling as she rests...