"Congrats...your having a Toddler."

Is what my midwife told me today after reviewing the ultrasound results!  Today's appointment was a "trend tracking" ultrasound.  And all this means is that we take another peak inside and take measurements to see if Jax is indeed growing ahead of schedule.  Today's measurements along with those taken at the next ultrasound appt (march 5th) will give us the information needed to make the best delivery decision possible.  

Today Jaxon is weighing in a 5lbs 11 ounces (at 32 weeks gestation he should be weighing about 4 1/2 lbs.)  His head is measuring at 36weeks 1day, his midsection was barely ahead at 33weeks 2days, and his limbs were at 33 weeks.  What all this means is that he is still measuring ahead of schedule--with an average of 35weeks 6days in development.  

And its because of that large head measurement that Renee (the midwife) is still leaning towards a scheduled induction or ultrasound.  The bummer is that we are still in limbo as to exact dates and final decisions.  What will happen next is that I will continue to meet with her-every 2 weeks-and then every week- to keep track of my weight, growth, contractions, symptoms etc.  And then after the 36 week ultrasound-we will know whether we are having a baby by scheduled appt within the next 2 weeks...or whether mother nature will get to do her job.

So sorry that I don't have more information for you all...its a huge source of frustration for me as well! 

hope all is well with you-

much love, 

Justin, Robin and Jaxon (who wouldn't wake up to take good ultrasound pics...)