Exciting times

Today's doctor's appointment was a long one due to an ultrasound to measure the weight of the baby at the beginning and monitoring of the baby's heart rate and movement at the end. It seems that little miss isn't quite so little. The ultrasound suggests that she is currently 8 lbs. 8 oz. There is a 1 lb. margin of error with these things which means she technically could be anywhere from 7 lbs. 8 oz. to 9 lbs. 8 oz (let's hope not!). This information combined with an elevated blood pressure means that induction is definitely on the table. However, the doctor feels, and I'm almost inclined to believe, I'm going to deliver on my own before the induction. There is a very small chance that he would induce on Friday, the 14th, but we have to wait until the next appointment on the 12th to see if that would be necessary. If things are holding stable enough at my next appointment, his plan is to induce on Wednesday (the 19th) afternoon or Thursday (the 20th) day. So, the absolute latest that the baby will be here is the 20th - 15 days from now! :) But, my doctor clearly thought that these induction days were a back-up plan, and she would likely already here by then. He said that I could go into labor anytime from tonight onward. That's such a crazy thought, but I know that it is the reality at this point. So, I guess I'd better finish packing that hospital bag, and let the waiting begin!