Jessica is 32 weeks! Only 6 more weeks to go. This baby has been full of surprises. First we were told "He" was a "She" which would have been their fourth daughter. John wanted a son SO bad and he kept telling all of us those first few months to never say "Girl" to concentrate and "Think BOY". So when the ultrasound tech said, "It's a girl", we were a little sad for John but still excited for a healthy baby. Then when Jessica had another ultrasound scheduled at 19 weeks John said, "What if we find out it's really a boy...that can happen...right?" I told him that the other ultrasounds were early and they could have made a mistake. Sure enough "She" was declared a "He" and they were on cloud 9!
He is most definitely a Boy
Then we went to her 30 week appointment for a regular check up and another ultrasound. We didn't get to see his face because he was facing Jessica's spine but we did see some very familiar looking ears...we all laughed that he had his daddy's ears. Then the Dr. told us that her water levels were elevated. "Don't worry and Don't go home and look this up on the internet because it will scare you!" She also told us that she was going to do another ultrasound in two weeks. We were excited that he was head down. Although the Dr. said he was a big baby at around 4 pounds.
Two weeks went by and we tried not to worry. The other ultrasound was yesterday and he is now breech and nearly 6 pounds! His water levels are also up from 19 to nearly 23...not good. Because he has so much water he is swimming and flipping thus the breech presentation now. We also learned that Jessica has gestational diabetes which is probably why the baby is big and has so much water. She will have another ultrasound in two weeks if things continue as they are they will do an emergency C-section.
So we are again asking that you keep Jessica and her Son in your prayers. We are staying positive!
I love the view outside her Doctor's office window...so comforting, beautiful and peaceful.
Oh yea Baby Boy Caldwell has a first name...it's Caden "something" Caldwell. Any suggestions for a middle name?
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We will keep Jessica in our prayers. I hope things go well, and know first hand how scary the breech presentation, and having a c-section can be. Good luck with everything! Love ya!
Did they give you diet to follow? that form of diabetes can often be controlled with proper eating and right now is the time to slow that little guy down. Also cut the salt out, completely! this is how we got Sarah here safely and it was sure worth it.
Good luck and you will be in our prayers!!
Sharron they did give her a diet to follow. She does very well with her eating when she's pregnant. She already cut out her salt a couple of weeks ago on her own. She is doing all that she can to carry him as long as she can...she's good that way. Thanks for the suggestion though it was a good one.
On the baby ticker to the side of your blog it says that he is 32 weeks and should weigh around 4 1/2 pounds. . . I wonder if that's the average?
We are praying for her and baby Caden.
i like my grandsons' name Lucas
I like my grandsons' name Lucas
I'm trying very hard not to panic and wrap my mind around having to half a C-Section. I'm praying for a natural birth, however I DO NOT want to put him in anymore danger then he already is in. I hate that I have had such a bad feeling with this baby I just knew that something was going to go wrong. I thought it was because the passing of Sage that I'm just extra worried but so far my bad feeling is comming true. I'm praying for a healthy baby even if that means having him early with a C-Section.
We have decided to name him Caden James, I'm so excited!
Caden John Caldwell or Caden Jonathan Caldwell?
So sorry to hear that Jessica has to deal with gestational diabetes...AND that the baby might have to be a C section! I will be hoping and praying that little Caden can come into the world without any probems.
Praying for Jessica. I delivered 3babies all under taking insulin. I know its scary but God will take care of you! Soft drinks even diet are not great and sounds like you are doing wonderful with the diet! BTW ,,, We love the name Caden! So here is my suggested name-lol.. Caden Noah Caldwell
I know this is a late comment and that baby Caden might already be here but I am praying for Jessica.
I like Caden Michael, or Caden James :)
I just went back and read all the comments and I see Jessica has already chosen the middle name James! I love it.
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