32 week check up February 26, 2010

So it would seem this kid is going to try her darndest to come sooner than April 21st. Had a couple of contractions while I was in the doc’s office today, and they’ve been getting more and more frequent. On top of that he’s going to do a sonogram at my 36 week (March 24th) check up to see how big she is. He says based on my last sonogram (done at 22 weeks) she was measuring about 23 weeks, and if she is growing at a more rapid pace it’s possible she’ll be here around late March early April.

The doctor isn’t concerned about the baby or me; he says every week now she’s that much stronger outside of the womb.

…. consider yourselves updated!

3rd Trimester February 16, 2010

So, I’ve officially been in the 3rd trimester now for about 3 weeks. Tomorrow I’ll be 31 weeks along which is just shy of 8 months. It’s hard to believe how close we are now. At 36 weeks Alyssa is viable outside of the womb, which if your counting, is only 5 weeks away!

I had a doctor’s appointment last week, and everyone’s still healthy!! Alyssa’s heartbeat is great, I don’t have high blood pressure, weight issues, or gestational diabetes, and Thomas hasn’t begun anxiety attacks. I think we’re all on the right track so to speak!

The uncomfortable part of the 3rd trimester is hitting me; which is to be expected. The Doctor and I went over how to determine Braxton Hicks (fake/preparation) contractions from the “HOLY COW WE’RE HAVING A BABY” contractions. That was a bit eye opening. Had a few and didn’t even know it until I was describing some tightness and cramping to the doc; to which he grinned and said “Welcome to your 3rd trimester”. The good news is my doctor’s appointments will be every two weeks now until I hit my 36th week at which point they’ll go to weekly. This way as those questions pop into my head there is less of a chance my preggo brain will forget it before I get to the doc. (To all the pregnant ladies out there; paper, and pen are your best friend)

I’m in full on waddle mode; for those men and women that haven’t ever had the pleasure of walking behind an 8 month pregnant woman. It’s pretty much the equivalent of penguin walking; except pregnant women don’t have the luxury of being cute, cuddly, and waddle.

The baby room is almost finished. The only thing left really is to put her name over the bed. Which I should be done with this weekend. Fingers crossed!

That’s all the update I have for you all … for now! Thanks for stopping in, and stay tuned for more uncomfortable reading!