Open Letter: Week 34
Hey Avery!
We’re getting really close to meeting each other face to face, huh? I can’t tell you how excited I am to see you. I know your Dad is just as excited as I am, but I don’t want to speak for him. I’m sure he’ll express his emotions to you when he’s ready 
So, I went to my prenatal appointment yesterday. I saw Dr. Chasteney and as usual, I really enjoyed my visit with him. Everything has basically remained unchanged which is a great thing. This means that although my cervix has thinned, I’m still not dilated. There are a lot of people putting their bets in on when you’ll make your grand appearance. The EKG technician at Temple was sure I was going to deliver you last month (that wouldn’t have been too good, huh?), Dr. Roberts thinks you’ll come out at 36 weeks, Debbie the ultrasound technician thinks I’ll carry you to term, and Dr. Chasteney thinks that I’ll carry you until around 37 - 38 weeks. Well, my bet is that I’ll carry you to 38 weeks and I think you’ll weigh 8 lbs. at birth. We don’t have long to see, eh?
My gestational diabetes is being well controlled with diet. I’m glad because from what I understand, G.D. affects the baby much more than the mom in the short term. You could be born a giant, struggle with hypoglycemia during the first few days after birth, and other complications that I don’t even want to discuss here. My nurse, Karen, came for a visit on Monday and she assured me that everything looks great so far as it relates to the G.D. Our insurance has agreed to have her come out 1x/week for 4 weeks. I guess it’s good in a way because even though I don’t particularly care for her, it’s a good way to monitor both our well beings.
Well, I’m going to run. Your dad is going to be home very soon and I have yet to jump in the shower so I think I’ll do that now.
Love you,
Mommy