Here's a 41 week picture from today. Kathryn has dropped, she is in a good position, and she continues to move a bit every day. Jared checks for her heartbeat and movement on a daily basis. I have been having prodromal ("fake") labor for about two and a half days--the contractions hurt, but are not overwhelming--more annoying. They are not properly time-able--some will be 5 minutes apart, others will be 30 minutes apart, or even hours later.
The "When to Expect" website that I mentioned a few posts ago now says I have a 65% chance of delivering this week. I really thought it would be higher than that! They say their best guess on Kathryn's weight would be 7lbs and 13oz. I feel like she is probably a little heavier than that.
The last time I was at the birth center (when I was 39 weeks and 4 days), I was scheduled for a biophysical profile that's to take place tomorrow morning. Basically, it's an ultrasound and a non-stress test, just to make sure that it's okay for us to keep waiting. If you pray, you can pray that both of these go well and that we will not face pressure for an induction. Jared and I want to have a natural and non-medicated birth, as long as Kathryn and I can remain safe and healthy.
You look great!
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