35 weeks and still cookin'! Dr. came in today and they are going to go ahead with another amnio next week. Given the fact that I am still passing baseball sized clots, bleeding and now contracting more than I was they want to try to manage, as much as possible, having a controlled or planned c-section. IF the baby's lungs looks moderately mature or better yet, fully mature they will deliver... so once again fingers crossed! Because each day makes a big difference, it is possible his lungs mature enough in the next week.
So, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. The nurses here actually bring in food and they invited me to join them, which is nice. There are two of us here that are in it for the long haul. The other girl came in a week ago but won't go home until her baby is born (she's only 24 weeks) and me, well... I may as well work here as well as I know everyone!!! So, hopefully being here instead of with family won't be terrible!
In case you're interested... Info on the baby at 35 weeks:
Your baby now measures about 20.25 inches in total length and weighs around 5.5 lbs (unless it is a Skinger baby, then he probably weighs closer to 7 lbs). He continues to grow and fatten up, especially in the shoulder area, and kicks regularly. The fine lanugo hair that covered your baby is shedding, though some may still be present when your baby is born. Your baby's eyes are blue, though this may change soon after birth or much later after birth. Your baby's fingernails are growing. They already reach the tips of his fingers and they may even look quite long and pointy by the time he is born. Your baby may even have some scratch marks from scratching his face with his fingernails. Your baby is probably feeling quite cramped right now and his movements are restricted by his growing size.
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