THANK YOU for being so cooperative! I just know that we understand each other. :) That means a lot to Mommy!
So here is the news. Today I went to see how you were doing at my regularly scheduled 38 week check. For the record, I was down a pound since last week and I have only gained 19 lbs since my first recorded check during this pregnancy! Anyway, the doctor checked me to see how you were doing and it turns out that you were SO HIGH that he couldn't even tell if you were head-down or not. Now this was a little scary for a minute, but I said a quick prayer and knew God was going to handle this for me. He did take a minute to inform me that the heartbeat was higher than last week and that he predicts you are a boy. So last week your heart rate was lower and he said girl, this week it's the opposite. I really don't take his predictions seriously.
Next, I was shuffled down to the ultrasound room where the amazing technician was able to inform me in less than a minute that you were in great position! Head-down! Instant relief!!! I just love the tech at my OB office. She always has KLove playing in the background, and it's so comforting to hear Christian music while I'm seeing your picture on the machine.
After the concern about your position was over and we were simply looking at your pictures, I told the tech (who is always very supportive of the fact that we have not found out your gender) that it was tempting for me to just ask her to tell me TODAY, since I am GOING NUTS wondering if you are a boy or a girl. Bless her heart, because her response was that we are so close to finding out in real life that she would probably just lie and tell me that she couldn't tell even if I DID ask her... just so we could wait to find out at your birth. I laughed and thanked her for supporting me, because had she been interested in finding out there is a possibility that she might have convinced me to take a quick peek! Yet she kept your gender a mystery, and honestly I am grateful for that despite my CONSTANT questioning! I'm still saying girl like I have been since day #1, but lately I have been planning on you being a boy so I am not super surprised.
You measured somewhere around 7 1/2 pounds (sorry, but I forget the exact amount) and showing that you are about 38 weeks. I am supposed to be 38 weeks 5 days, so this puts the newest due date prediction at July 12th. Lucky me! I might get to have you later than planned after all. I'm still keeping my fingers (and legs) crossed that you don't come until at least July. We have a house to sell and one to buy tomorrow, and it would be GREAT if we could have most of our stuff moved and your nursery set up for you before you come. Yes these may seem like high expectations, but welcome to the Krupp family. If your Daddy gets it into his head that we are moving next weekend, then we will be moving next weekend. I guarantee it!
Of course, as you know, I am still hoping you come Sunday July 15th. However, I have made MANY requests to God and I can't be too greedy. I will settle for your arrival anytime after this weekend, but preferably after we move. I know you are frustrated because of the cramped conditions you are living in (I can tell by the ultrasound pic that the tech gave me today) so I apologize to you for this news. However, I must say that I am happy to see that you will probably be staying put for a little while longer. We will have plenty of fun when you come out; just let us get through a few more to-dos before you join us. You don't want to be involved with this crazy move anyway! Avoid it if at all possible!
Regardless of when you arrive, you are loved very much and we are so happy that you are making our family a family of four.
Love always,
Your very excited Momma
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| This is either a smoosh face or a ticked-off grumpy one. Either way, it is adorable and I can't wait to kiss your cheeks! |
