We had an ultrasound on March 13 (30 weeks) because Katie's doctor couldn't get a good facial picture the last time we were there. We got to see his face pretty well but he was breech. At 30 weeks he still had plenty of time to turn but she scheduled us again just to be sure.
So while we are praying for him to turn during the weeks in-between appointments to avoid scheduling a c-section, Katie failed the first glucose test. A lot of people do so we weren't super concerned yet. She purchased her own glucose meter and began testing at home. Everything seemed fine so we were all pretty confident going into the 3-hr repeat test. She took her monitor in with her and according to the readings, she was also failing the second test. We were all then just praying that it could be controlled with diet and no insulin. Not only do we not want that for either of them, she can't be a surrogate again if she requires insulin. So with tears in her eyes she waited for the call that was going to confirm gestational diabetes. The call came the following day but it wasn't the one we were all expecting. SHE PASSED! I don't know if her monitor was wrong or if God healed her but I like think it was the latter. He has been faithful and I knew He would turn this sweet boy head down too.
And so He did....
He's HEAD DOWN!!!!!
We went back on April 10 at 33 weeks and he was perfect. 4 pounds 11 ounces, measured right on track with plenty of fluid. So now we just have to grow for 5 more weeks right? Well he decided to throw some braxton hicks contractions last week a few days after this appointment and scare me half to death that he was going to be born at 33 weeks. But yet again everything is totally fine. Cervix is still completely closed, he is head down but not engaged. Luckily we did get our PBO (pre-birth order) last week from our lawyer just in case he tries to come early. This is the document that states Brad and I are his parents and our names go on the birth certificate right at birth. Without it the surrogate's name can be put on the birth certificate so we were beyond excited to reach that milestone. I've got his clothes and blankets washed and packed so although I don't want him to come just yet, we are ready to jump on a plane just in case. PBO is packed too!
So we are 5 weeks out and praying that he doesn't come until 39 weeks and we ask that you pray the same prayer. There have been a few bumps in the road but God has protected him the entire time. We are trusting He will continue.
