40 weeks- final post

Baby girl came at 39 weeks, 5 days.  Or June 13th, 2013.  As a last entry to the blog on pregnancy, I took my last "bump shot" which includes baby girl.  

39 week appt

Fluid level is measuring normal.  I'm 1 cm dilated, and it seems like she's starting to get ready.  Unfortunately no induction talk until I'm past my due date.  Come on baby girl!

39 weeks

How many weeks are you? 39 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a watermelon.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am ready for her to come.
Physically- Achy, tired and ready for her to come.

Movement? She rolls and hiccups.

38 week appt

So today was the "Big" day.  She's measuring normal, and not big at all!  No need for a scheduled c-section.  Her fluid level is a wee bit low (but apparently normal).  So I need to take it easy this weekend and drink lots of fluid.  On Tuesday, I'll get checked and have another ultrasound for a fluid check.  If it's still low, they'll be scheduling an induction. 

38 weeks

How many weeks are you? 38 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a pumpkin.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am really excited and hoping she shows soon!
Physically- Achy, tired and ready for her to come.

Movement? Movement is still slow, but it happens.

37 week appt

Apparently everyone was confused thinking I was having the growth check today.  Nope!  Talk to the doc from last week.  =p  Everything is still looking good.  Since I've been having some cramping, I got checked and there is nothing going on.  She's as snug as a bug in there!  Still head down.  =)

37 weeks

How many weeks are you? 37 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a winter melon.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am in full on nesting to get her nursery in tip top shape.
Physically- Feet, ankles and fingers are starting to swell daily.

Movement? Same amount of movement, usually she just pushes my belly around.

AW: Full term today!!!!!!
BOO: I had to take off my wedding rings today because of the swelling.  =/

 

36 week appt

I tested positive for the Group B strep test.  Boo- antibiotics during labor.  Belly is also measuring big again.  We pushed the growth check to week 38, and they'll decide then if they're going to suggest a C-section.  Other than that, everything else is good and normal. 

36 weeks

How many weeks are you? 36 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a honeydew.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am anxious and ready to meet her.
Physically- Cramping and feeling tired.

Movement? Less movement this week, but she's starting to run out of room!

35 week appt

Everything was measuring good today.  My belly is measuring at 37 weeks now, so not too bad.  I had the Group B strep test today, not as bad as I thought it would be.  She asked me if I wanted a cervix check, I declined.  I found out I have to go to CVS or the health dept. to get my Tdap vaccine.  I also start my weekly appointments.  I can't believe she's almost here!

35 weeks

How many weeks are you? 35 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a cocunut.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am super excited for my shower today! 
Physically- More braxton hicks this week and lots of body aches.

Movement? She loves moving around and making my belly move.

AW: 35 weeks, 35 days left today.  Yay for hitting another milestone!

 

34 weeks

How many weeks are you? 34 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a butternut squash.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am loving the progress we're making on our to-do list. 
Physically- Starting to get some braxton hicks contractions often.

Movement? She is very busy in there.

33 week appt

Welp, I'm growing a big baby!  Her head is measuring a little big, but her abdomen is in the 88th percentile.  Doc is keeping me on low carbs and treating me like I have gestational diabetes, just without the insulin checks.  He said "keep doing what I'm doing."  She is weighing in at 5 pounds.  He said we'll do another growth check at 37 weeks, and then that will help tell how delivery will go. 

33 weeks

How many weeks are you? 33 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a durian.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am wanting to finish up our to-do list. 
Physically- Pretty well, I just can't stand for long periods of time.

Movement? She gets really busy moving around.

AW: We had maternity photos today, and they went really well!  The rain held off!  Also one of my ASC kids got to feel her kick!  

 

32 weeks

How many weeks are you? 32 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a squash.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am getting antsy to meet her. 
Physically- My feet hurt almost every night when I get home from work.

Movement? Still moving a lot.  She gave me a good morning kick right before my alarm went off this morning.  :) 

 

31 week appt

Weight and blood pressure are good.  My belly is still measuring 2 weeks ahead, so doc has ordered a growth ultrasound for next appointment.  She also wants me to try a low carb diet, and see if that helps.  We'll find out in 2 weeks if it's fluid that is making the belly big, or if it's Princess Peach.  Fingers crossed it's fluid making it big.  

31 weeks

How many weeks are you? 31 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a pineapple.  (Whoa!)

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I am getting nervous about meeting her. 
Physically- My knee has hurt a few times this week and my ankles have hurt every night.  (Not cool!)

Movement? She moves a lot, and is starting to get active at night as well.

30 weeks

How many weeks are you? 30 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is a cucumber.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- I'm on cloud nine because all of the furniture has been assembled!  It looks so pretty in there.
Physically- I'm doing pretty good this week.  It helps that I've gotten to take a nap every day.  I'll miss that next week.

Movement? My stomach has been moving whenever she moves.  It is so weird/ cool to watch.  

29 weeks

How many weeks are you? 29 weeks!!!!!

What size is baby this week? Baby is an acorn squash.

How are you feeling emotionally and physically?
Emotionally- Happy that the nursery is coming along, and excited to see family tomorrow.
Physically- My back is killing me.  I think I over did it yesterday and today.  Will have to use the heating pad tonight.

Movement? She is very active in there.

28 week appt

My weight and blood pressure are great.  We started off the appointment with me drinking the GTT drink.  I downed it like a champ!  It left a little after taste, but it didn't make me queasy or anything.  We then moved onto the ultrasound.  We saw the goods... again, to confirm for the 3rd time, it's still a girl.  =)  She was being very stubborn and would not show her face.  It took awhile, and the tech had me roll over a bunch of times.  We finally got something that was good enough.  Yay!  I love seeing her.  She kept opening her mouth and practicing breathing.  The tech said at one point she was probably telling us to leave her alone!  After the ultrasound, I got to wait in the room for like 30 minutes for the doctor.  The nurse came in and pricked my finger to do the test.  She also checked my hemoglobin and iron levels.  Everything was great, and I passed the 1 hour test!!!!  The doc came in afterwards and we chatted about what was going on and she answered all questions.  Overall, great appointment!