1st bi-weekly OB appointment (7 months)

So I went in for my first bi-weekly OB appointment on June 5th and it was pretty much more of the same routine. Got there, signed in and waited to be called. When I was called back, the nurse took my vitals. Except for my BP being a bit low at 80/56, all was well. When my Dr came into the room, we listened to ‘Lil Bean’s heartbeat with the dopler and it was good. He then measured my belly and I am still measuring a week ahead, but he said not to worry. The doctor I saw this time happens to be our favorite doctor in the practice. We love him dearly! He asked if we had a preference as to who will do the c-section, and I told him that we really want him, and our back-up choice is Dr. Den Haese. He then went over with me what he thought was the best course of action to take. He explained that he didn’t want to do the c-section any earlier than 39 weeks exactly. That means August 12th would be the earliest he would consider scheduling. The reason being, he wants to make sure 100% that ‘Lil Bean’s lungs are FULLY developed and that would be the safest time to assume that. Even a day or two earlier than that would mean I would have to be given steroid shots to speed up the maturity of his lungs, and he wanted to avoid that if at all possible. He also told me that we can consider taking out the cerclage at the same time the c-section is done. That was such a relief to hear! I told him that another doctor within the practice told me that it needs to be removed between 35 and 36 weeks, and he told me that every doctor practices different. He sent me in to the u/s room to get a quick look at my cervix and placenta. Both looked good, and I also got to see our ‘Lil Bean squirming around! I love when I get to see him! I was a bit disappointed because it was so quick I didn’t even get to take home any pictures. But at least I got to see my baby boy and he looked perfect! That concluded my appointment, so I went to check out and to get my next appointment in 2 weeks, which is on June 19th.
So for mow I just have to wait 2 more weeks until my next appointment. But on another note, tomorrow is our baby shower!!! I can’t wait! It’s going to be so much fun to be around family and friends! Of course, the gifts are going to be very nice, too!