2nd Growth scan update

I had my 2nd growth scan yesterday. I was a little nervous that Piper was going to be enormous but all signs (relevant or not) pointed to her being a normal size. For one, I'm still measuring exactly what week I am each week the OB measures my belly. Also, I haven't gained any weight in the past 2 weeks. Third, I've been able to keep my blood sugar levels in check and only go over when I push it or don't pay attention to the amount of carbs I'm eating. Piper has also passed every NST and BPP she's had so far:)

So, I went in yesterday praying she wasn't enormous but more curious of how big she'd be based on everything I've mentioned so far. Well, Piper is right at the 63rd percentile and is estimated to weigh 6lbs 9oz right now. I think that means she's on track to be right around the high 7, low 8lb mark when she's born. The doctor and nurses assured me yesterday that they are not at all concerned with her size and the plan to induce between 39 and 40 weeks is likely to remain the plan. I have to discuss everything with my OB tomorrow but I was so excited/relieved to hear that!

The growth scan was really cool but the tech wasn't as good about explaining everything this time. I'm pretty good with figuring out what everything is now but my mom went with me and she had to ask over and over what the tech was measuring. My mom also about lost it when she saw the heart beating and heard the heartbeat at the same time. It was pretty obvious that this was her first grandchild:P

I'm hoping I can schedule the induction with my OB tomorrow but I'm not sure if that will happen. Since it can be sometime between 39 and 40 weeks I'm kind of hoping to schedule it for Thursday, Oct 27th:) I just figure that way people can come visit over the weekend and we'll get home sometime that weekend as long as everything happens without complications. (praying for that!!) We'll see if I get to schedule it and how much say I get in when it is:P More on that later.

As for everything else, we're pretty much ready for her. I had the car seat installed and inspected on Monday. We've gotten everything else we needed before she arrived and her nursery is basically set up and ready for her. The diaper bag is packed (with the exception of a change of clothes), and the hospital bag is packed (with the exception of J's clothes). I've been having a ton of BH contractions. This isn't exactly abnormal for me but they are getting stronger and I've had to time them a few times because of how often I have them. Also, according to the OB last week I'm 1cm dilated! I'm interested to see if that has changed at all since last week since I have been having so many contractions.

Piper is squished in there. We tried to get another cute picture of her during the scan but she's too squished and too big right now for that. I have a bunch to finish up at work but each day lessens the load and I can focus less and less. I know I still have about 3 weeks to go but I'm ready! I'll be 37 weeks on Monday and I want her to cook for as long as possible but I love knowing that its ok for her to come if she decides to come on her own:)

Here's me this past Monday at 36 weeks!