35 week update -- silver medal

Our perinatologist gave K a silver medal today.  35 weeks = silver.  High five.  We aren't going for silver though.  36 weeks is gold.  As cheesy as it sounds, I find the analogy comforting.  It provides a focal point.  Mentally it helps you create the energy to "get there".  

Every day we talk about when we think it will happen.  "So, when do you think they will come?"  It's fun,  a diversion.  Deep down I know they will come at some time that cannot be known and making predictions is just a silly game.  Still, it's entertaining.

It will happen when K's uterus stretches to the point of "this is enough" and commences the process which will bring it relief.  We heard today, from our perinatologist, that the babies' pituitary glands are in charge as well.  The babies might tell the mother's body when the show is to begin.  "You can go jump on a trampoline or hike up a mountain but you aren't going to go into labor until those little babies' pituitary glands say go, or your uterus has had enough", he said.  I've never heard the part about the pituitary gland until today.  Good to know that our little girls can tell us when it's time.  

My bet is August 3rd.  But all I care about is healthy babies and healthy mom.

Stats:

The doc said they both weigh about 5 lbs each now and heart rates were about 145.  Good movement and breathing reflex.

K's blood pressure is 138/78.