Don't worry, be happy.

Today I had my last perinatology appointment prior to delivery. It was bittersweet as I’ve grown friendly with even the receptionist after seeing them so frequently. Finley received a bio-physical and growth sonogram and had the following stats:

Weight: 7lb. 12oz. (+/- 1lb. variability)- measuring on time!

Hair: plenty of it!

Amniotic Fluid: 9.56*

*The AFI levels have me worried, as ideally they should be 10-20, and until now have been. My Doctor was unalarmed and told me that all women’s fluid levels decline at this stage in pregnancy, diabetics of course worse so. As the baby grows, the fluid levels shrink. He said that if I had been delivering next week, they might consider taking her early but since we’re delivering this week all is well.

At all bio-physicals they rate Finley on 8 points (including cord blood flow, respiration, movement, heartbeat, AFI levels, etc.) Today she scored a 7/8 due to the fluid levels and then I promptly fought back tears.

Moment of honesty, I’m a perfectionist and I don’t like that I couldn’t keep her at an 8/8 throughout the entire duration of pregnancy. I needed a quick reminder at how blessed I’ve been to date with good health and minimal worries and that God is in control- don’t worry, be happy. I also needed a reminder that there are going to be many things that happens in Finley’s life beyond my control and as her mama, I just simply need to try my best and place my trust in God.

So I leave you today with a bible verse providing me inspiration…

Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.