I had my 38 week check up with Dr. Hopf today and realized that this little girl is already taking after her daddy....she is being stubborn! She must want to stay warm inside my belly rather than face this bitter cold weather we are having. There are no signs of progress at this time. We have been watching closely for further signs of toxemia, but luckily, despite some strong signs, it has not developed. Dr. Hopf and I were both relieved today to know this was still not a problem especially since he had been so concerned about it at previous appointments.
However, he does feel a bit concerned about Josslyn getting too big before she decides she is ready for delivery. So, we have scheduled a CT scan of my pelvis for Monday and I will see him on Tuesday. Depending on the results of the CT scan and what may or may not happen in the next several days, we may be looking at a C-Section sometime next week. This is something I want to avoid at all costs, but also do not want to labor for hours only to end up in a C-Section procedure in the end. So, I continue to pray for natural progression and labor in the next few days. If nothing, then we will just continue to wait for the results of the scan on Monday.
Everything is so up in the air, which of course, is just kind of the way it goes when relying on a process that we don't have complete control of. Being a control freak/planner, it's honestly driving me a bit crazy. I've had to refocus and remind myself that I am NOT in control of this and God will take care of things as it is HIS plan that I need to operate by :) He sent us this blessing when He felt it was time, and He will decide when she is ready to enter the world!
Hopefully you all are doing well and looking forward to the Christmas Holiday!
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