Week 38... or 36?!?

As my Facebook friends know, I had an unpleasant surprise at my last doctor's appointment on Monday. My doctor informed me that she has revised my due date to April 18, which is eleven days later than the one I had been originally told.

I have been feeling huge and uncomfortable, and there was a part of me that was convinced that this baby was going to come earlier than my original due date of April 7. Now, knowing that I could have potentially a whole month left of being pregnant has pretty much taken the wind out of my sails.

I don't really understand why the revision. At my last ultrasound in January, they had mentioned that the baby's measurements indicated a later due date, but I paid no attention. My OBs when I was pregnant with Jack had told me that they always stick with the original due date, because ultrasounds taken later in a pregnancy tend to be less accurate predictors. I suppose I figured that this was a standard practice, but apparently not.

My one hope is that my doctor is going with a later due date in an effort to let me try for a VBAC. Since I had a cesarean with Jack, my two options for delivery are to wait until I go into labor naturally or to schedule a c-section. They will not induce me. A later due date would allow the baby some time to come out on her own.

The only problem, however, is that my mom, who is coming down to help with the baby, can't stay later than April 24. So I do hope that baby comes a little sooner rather than later so that we can enjoy the full benefit of an extra set of hands.

In the meantime, I guess we just wait. Here is a recent belly shot, taken by the amazing Amber at lifeartphotography.com.


I could see two more weeks of getting bigger, but four? I'll be toppling over pretty soon.

Come on out, Violet! We're all waiting to meet you!