I had an appointment this morning. Everything is looking good, and so far there's no real progress going on. I think I was hoping for a little bit of dilation, but really, I'm perfectly fine with nothing right now. Two weeks from now, though, I'll probably be singing a different tune.
My doctor is a little weird. Last week he did an ultrasound because my belly was measuring a tad small. Today he exclaimed that my uterus is all the way up to my throat.
Gee, thanks.
I don't really feel like doing the whole survey thing this week, because the only thing that has changed is that I'm starving all the time, even in the middle of the night. I've really put back a ton of food in the last week. It's impressive.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Baby Growth Spurt
I had a doctor's appointment this morning, which included an ultrasound. O.M.G. The baby is estimated to be over six pounds. Um. He was four and a half pounds less than two weeks ago, and Babycenter.com says he should gain half a pound a week. I fear my baby is going to be huge.
It does make me feel better about gaining three pounds in two weeks. At least I can blame two on the baby on board.
My initial reaction was a little bit of a freakout, but now that I've had time to digest, I've decided he's right on track. An eight-pound plus baby is perfectly normal, and both my husband and I were over eight pounds (me by a dainty one ounce), so it's not unexpected. I just didn't expect a six-pound baby when I still have four weeks to go. Also, I know ultrasound estimates can be seriously off base, or maybe the baby grew a lot recently and won't grow as much this coming week.
BTW, my doctor said he wouldn't be surprised if I deliver a week or more early. La-la-la! Don't say that! I have things to do!
In reality, it'll probably be November 1st, I'll still be pregnant, and the baby will be humongous. I'm hoping for a nice happy spot somewhere in the middle.
It does make me feel better about gaining three pounds in two weeks. At least I can blame two on the baby on board.
My initial reaction was a little bit of a freakout, but now that I've had time to digest, I've decided he's right on track. An eight-pound plus baby is perfectly normal, and both my husband and I were over eight pounds (me by a dainty one ounce), so it's not unexpected. I just didn't expect a six-pound baby when I still have four weeks to go. Also, I know ultrasound estimates can be seriously off base, or maybe the baby grew a lot recently and won't grow as much this coming week.
BTW, my doctor said he wouldn't be surprised if I deliver a week or more early. La-la-la! Don't say that! I have things to do!
In reality, it'll probably be November 1st, I'll still be pregnant, and the baby will be humongous. I'm hoping for a nice happy spot somewhere in the middle.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
I know where round ligament pain can go...
Round ligament pain is the pitts. I experience it every night now and it's so much worse than ever before. I move carefully as it is to prevent leg cramps or braxton hicks or the dreaded subject of this post, but it hits me when I least expect it. I get it low on the right side and it's quite the blinding pain.
I'm already starting to fantasize about being able to sleep without these pains. I know sleep won't be peaceful with a newborn around, but I'm looking forward to my hips and belly feeling normal again. But then, of course, my boobs will probably hurt. Ha.
How far along: 35 weeks, 1 day
Stretch marks: Still none that can be attributed to pregnancy
Sleep: Um, no.
Food cravings: Lucky Charms. They're magically delicious.
Labor signs: False labor signs abound. Lots of braxton hicks, lots of cramping, lots of fun. Also, I'm not sure where this topic fits, but I feel like my bump is different. Lower, but not super low like I've dropped and am terribly uncomfortable or waddle. Just different all of a sudden. I'm getting fewer instances of baby-foot-in-mama-ribs, although that still happens often enough.
Belly button in or out: Flat and getting bigger. My husband says my belly button is determined to stay an innie. And there's a funny voice involved and I find it quite hilarious, but I suppose that doesn't translate well to the blog.
What I miss: Rolling over in bed without blinding pain.
What I’m looking forward to: Meeting BabyZ! It's getting less anxiety-ridden and more exciting now.
Milestone: We've checked off tons of items on our big to-do list and finished our prenatal breastfeeding and childbirth class. There's just over a month left to go. Ah!
I'm already starting to fantasize about being able to sleep without these pains. I know sleep won't be peaceful with a newborn around, but I'm looking forward to my hips and belly feeling normal again. But then, of course, my boobs will probably hurt. Ha.
How far along: 35 weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain: 14 pounds. Yeah, that's three pounds in two weeks. At first it wasn't coming on fast enough, now it's coming on in waves. Joy.
Maternity clothes: Yes
Stretch marks: Still none that can be attributed to pregnancy
Sleep: Um, no.
Food cravings: Lucky Charms. They're magically delicious.
Labor signs: False labor signs abound. Lots of braxton hicks, lots of cramping, lots of fun. Also, I'm not sure where this topic fits, but I feel like my bump is different. Lower, but not super low like I've dropped and am terribly uncomfortable or waddle. Just different all of a sudden. I'm getting fewer instances of baby-foot-in-mama-ribs, although that still happens often enough.
Belly button in or out: Flat and getting bigger. My husband says my belly button is determined to stay an innie. And there's a funny voice involved and I find it quite hilarious, but I suppose that doesn't translate well to the blog.
What I miss: Rolling over in bed without blinding pain.
What I’m looking forward to: Meeting BabyZ! It's getting less anxiety-ridden and more exciting now.
Milestone: We've checked off tons of items on our big to-do list and finished our prenatal breastfeeding and childbirth class. There's just over a month left to go. Ah!
Friday, September 10, 2010
33-Week Survey
How far along: 33 weeks, 4 days
Stretch marks: Still none that can be attributed to pregnancy
Sleep: Grrr...
Food cravings: Nothing lately
Labor signs: I still get some wicked cramps quite often. Not sure if they're considered labor signs, though.
Belly button in or out: Flat, I think. It's super shallow and looks a little beat up.
What I miss: Putting on socks and tying my shoes without my belly hurting and losing my breath.
What I’m looking forward to: Installing the car seat and checking other items off our to-do list.
Milestone: Baby was head down as of Wednesday. Hopefully he stays that way!
Total weight gain: 11 pounds
Maternity clothes: Yes
Stretch marks: Still none that can be attributed to pregnancy
Sleep: Grrr...
Food cravings: Nothing lately
Labor signs: I still get some wicked cramps quite often. Not sure if they're considered labor signs, though.
Belly button in or out: Flat, I think. It's super shallow and looks a little beat up.
What I miss: Putting on socks and tying my shoes without my belly hurting and losing my breath.
What I’m looking forward to: Installing the car seat and checking other items off our to-do list.
Milestone: Baby was head down as of Wednesday. Hopefully he stays that way!
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