Today we had our 30 week check up and an ultrasound to measure Caleb's growth. We saw Dr Smith for the appt. and all is well with that. My belly has been measuring 2 weeks ahead; so, at the last appt Dr. Percy ordered an US to check his actual size. Kay the super sweet ultrasound tech always makes ultrasounds so fun; and she ALWAYS gives us the DVD and CD of pictures!! On to the ultrasound info :)
He did measure a little big, about a week and half ahead already being almost 4 pounds. So, it's not just fluid making me measure big...it's actually him! ha! I asked Kay what all that could mean delivery wise because of course a big head slightly concerns me for a vaginal delivery :). She said they do not change your due date, but will continue to watch him and may induce a week early. She said she has seen other OB's induce two weeks early, but Dr. Percy and Smith are more conservative for baby's safety and prefer a week (maybe 10 days in rare cases). Another option could mean if he continues to grow alot we could end up needing a C-Section. Or the pressure of his big little body might break my water putting me into labor early all on his own. She said 1 in 4 woman expierence their water breaking and from her expierence she would say I probably have a good chance of that since I'm so tiny and he is bigger and I have a good amount of amniotic fluid. BUT all in all God is in control and you NEVER know. Anything is possible! We are open for whatever just as long as he is born healthy! (PS wont lie though 2 weeks early all on his own would be legit for multiple reasons :) to name a few 1. heartburn is of the devil, 2. sleeping on my back was taken for granted 8 months ago, and most importantly 3. matt would still be on summer vacation!)
We discovered Caleb looks very much like his daddy! Kay said, "he is going to be a mommy's boy, but look like his daddy!" He wouldnt let us take good pictures of him to show all of you how much like Matt he looks.....I laughed at this because I think he very well may get that from me. When I was a kid I HATED having my picture taken. I would frown or flat out refuse because I didnt want my picture taken..side note little miss Olivia Schreiber is showing that wonderful Jessica Hayes trait as well! Anywho, Caleb wouldn't move his feet or hands away from his face long enough for us to get a picture! This is the best she was able to get and his hand and foot are both in it. He still looks SUPER sweet though :) Monica was in there for a good bit watching with us. She and Kay both said he has Matts chin and profile! Kay also saw HAIR---that's a Teplicek thing for sure! Before baby Noah, we Hayes' had no idea what it was like to see a newborn with hair. That always came along around the age of 2. lol! We can't wait to meet this sweet little face and see some brown hair (so he blends in with us of coarse, but ya never know it could be blonde). I have said the whole time I hope he looks like his HANDSOME daddy!
He is already head down and ready for the next 10 weeks to fly by! Head down means that big knot I feel at the top of my tummy is his butt or foot just like I thought. Now I bet some are thinking, "I thought you said his foot was covering his face?" You are right, little man was spread eagle with one foot up at the top and the other down by his face with his hands....that is unreal!
We loved watching the ultrasound. We got to see him hiccup, which I started noticably feeling earlier this week. He gets them all the time. I read that that's a great thing because he is practicing his breathing and developing well! Toward the end we even saw him yawn, blink, and stick out his tongue! THAT by far was the most insane! It just puts it into perspective that this life is living inside of me! Here are videos. the first is his hiccups and the second is his tongue sticking out.
I read during my quiet time the other day how children are a reward. This has really stuck in my head that God finds us to be worthy of a great reward. We feel so fortunate to receive this blessing that we most definitely do not deserve. We pray that we are Godly parents who daily point him and ourselves to the cross of Christ. It's a big task, and sometimes seems scary, but God is granting us this reward and I KNOW He is faithful and will walk us through this new and exciting chapter!
Tomorrow is our first baby shower at Caroline Graef's house! I AM SO PUMPED! I will post about it for sure!
Tammy made this awesome diaper cake (her first one and it's great!)
Lindsay had been lying to me all week saying she couldnt make it! So I was SUPER surprised to see her walk in! It was the best suprise!
TONS of gifts for baby Caleb!
Carrie, Me, and Tammy
Cutie outfits!
Super cool nightlight turtle that shines stars on his cieling from our favorites nurses at Dr. Percy and Smiths: Monica and Pam!
Play area from Grandma and Dadoo
MY BREAST PUMP! I was so stinking surprised to receive this as part of the group gift from so many woman that I love so much! My immediate reaction stated without thinking was "I'm so pumped!" HAHA
Another part of the group gift!
Opening another big gift from Caleb's grandmothers! The Travel System!
Yummy Cake!
Big Belly at 30 weeks
