Bubita Update

The last few days Momma's energy level has really taken a nose dive.  Bubeaner has been an adorable and wonderful son (DUH) and allowed Momma to sleep in most mornings til 730a.  He's also been more patient with his morning routine.  We are not eating breakfast as early as he usually prefer.  But Bubeaner appears to be fine with it as long as we do have a nice big hearty breakfast.  Today we were moving pretty slow.  But we still managed to enjoy a quiet and fun breakfast.  It's one of Momma's favorite times:  just Bubeaner and Momma with no distractions.

Today we did not have much time to play afterward because Momma needed to get ready for the doctor.  Aunt Pau and Dad also joined Momma for this appointment.  We were all prepared for a long wait.  It's not good news when the secretary recommends taking a book for the wait.  (The doctor was out on vacation the previous week and someone thought it would be fun to schedule everyone for today.)  In reality, the wait was not too bad.  We had a view of Bubita.  She is healthy and looking great.  Bubita is still measuring 3.5 weeks ahead and weighs 5 lbs 12 oz.  (This is, of course, and educated guesstimate but their machines and sono techs are a lot better than at the average OB office.)  Dr. T said he didn't want to think of how big she would have been with two-arteries (to the placenta) rather than one.  This girl is going to be a chunk!

Maybe we need to enroll Bubeaner in Flamenco lessons.

Look at that pose! 

At our last appointment Dr. T discussed the pros and cons of our birthing options: VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), scheduled caesarean, or caesarean after attempting and failing VBAC.  The ideal would be a successful VBAC.  We would have liked to attempt a VBAC but after considering all the options and possible risks, the best option for us is a second (scheduled this time) c-section.  And considering Bubita's size as of right now, a c-section is the best option for us.  Right now, we are scheduled for July 1st.  Granted, she may have other plans and decide to join us earlier.  We never imagined we would even be considering July!  We have been so blessed in how well this pregnancy has progressed despite the high risk factors.  Meanwhile, Dr. T will continue to monitor Bubita's growth every 2 weeks.  Dr. T did finally refer Momma to a physical therapist for the hip/ligament pain.  It starter back on 4/18 and has dramatically worsen with time.  At times, Momma can't even walk due to the sharp pain.  It appears Momma might have Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD).  Hopefully, physical therapy will alleviate some of the pain and at least stop it from getting any worse.

"Who's got your nose, Dad?"

In the late afternoon, Dad, Bubeaner and Momma headed of to the national cemetery to pay Grandpa John and uncle Johnny a visit.  Today would have been Grandpa John's 89th birthday.  We were not able to stay there long due to a surprise thunderstorm.

At night Bubeaner had a pretty hard time going to sleep.  He did appear to have some bad tummy issues.  After some medicine and a couple of rocking sessions with both Momma and Dad, he fell asleep.