34 Weeks...6 more to go!!

The last few weeks have been great. Friday, September 17 we had a sonogram to see how the baby is growing and developing. The doctor was concerned because I was measuring a little bit big. The baby was doing great and progressing right on track, maybe a little above average. The fluid surrounding the baby was just as it should be. The only thing we are now concerned about is that his head is up (which means he is currently breech). Not too worried because we know there is plenty of time for him to turn. We had our 34 week appointment this week and it was pretty standard. Still measuring just a bit big, but nothing that the doctor is too concerned about anymore. Our next check up will be in 2 weeks, October 13, and the doctor will be “checking” me for any progress. Not really looking forward to this, as I have heard this is a painful experience. Overall, everyone is doing well. I am growing, as you can see, and so is the baby. Here is what’s going on with the baby this week:

BW now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers — which will help regulate his body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well.

These next few weeks are going to be interesting as the baby continues to grow and so will I am sure. I already feel pretty big, so I am not sure about getting bigger, but ready or not, it is going to happen. I am hoping to start getting things organized these next few weeks…wish me luck and thank you for following and keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Nursery in Progress

Well after we had found the furniture we were on the search for bedding. Finally I decided on a sports theme that I liked. So the furniture was delivered, the bedding was purchased, and…wait for it…the room is painted!! Yes, Jeremy’s parents came up and helped paint the room over Labor Day weekend. It looks so precious and I can’t wait as each week goes by it becomes more complete, little by little. We still have so much to do, but I feel so good having that one checked off the list.

We also had our first baby shower the weekend of August 28th. It was so wonderful and my sisters and good friend did a wonderful job with the decorations and food. We were given so many wonderful and thoughtful gifts and I feel so blessed to have so many people in our lives looking forward to welcoming home the baby.

We have another shower this coming weekend September 12 and then one more on September 19. I am super excited and so blessed to have such great friends and family.

Wholly Baby Bump…31 weeks

Well, with 9 weeks left BW and I are both growing. I have been feeling really great with no complaints. Still having some hip pains while sleeping through the night, but that is about it. We had our 28 week appointment on August 18th. At this appointment I drank the glucose drink and tested great. The doctor measured my belly, from the pelvic bone to the top of my uterus and I measured a little big. When I say a little big, I mean I measured 32 centimeters instead of 28. The doctor didn’t seem to be concerned at the time and said we would measure again at our next appointment and may end up scheduling a sonogram to see how big the baby is getting as we get closer to our due date. We have met with one daycare provider. We weren’t too impressed so we are still looking. We have an appointment this week with another lady; we’ll see how that goes. We also have our 32 week appointment on September 15. After that appointment we will be going back every 2 weeks…hard to believe. These weeks are just going by so quick!

This week the baby is around 16 inches in length and is weighing in at just over 3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. BW can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's moving a lot, too. BW is going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)

I can’t believe the miracle that is growing in me everyday. Every week he is growing and developing more and more. You would think I would get used to it but I it is just so amazing. I will try to post a little more often to keep everyone up to date. Thanks for following along.