Operation Ella

Here is a 3-D picture we got of Ella today. You can see just how chubby her checks are and how cozy she currently is.

So we went in for yet another ultrasound today (we have had five in all) and found out that Ella is a big baby. They estimate that she is about 8 lbs 14 oz right now and that her head is huge. Her head is measuring at 41 weeks and 2 days. I currently am 39 weeks and 5 days. She must need a big head to hold that brilliant brain of hers.

Since she is so big and only getting bigger, with our doctor we decided that we would induce labor. Tomorrow night Ben and I will head to the hospital at 11:30 pm to start the process. The actual induction will start Thursday morning. I am thinking that since this is my first baby and it is an induction we are in for a long day. If Ella is born on Thursday then she will be born her actual due date. She would be part of the 10% of babies that are born on their due date. Albeit forced into that 10%.

Please be in prayer for us. We are very excited and at the same time a little nervous for the birthing process. We will be updating the blog with pictures of her as soon as can.