Week 34 Ultrasound

He's still a boy!

His 2 feet!

His face (it's a bit distorted and hard to see)!

Today Tom and I went for our 34 week ultrasound. Everything was going pretty well until she mentioned that the baby looks like he weighs 6 lbs 12 oz! Now, our doc did say that the number could be off a pound one way or the other, so maybe he's only 5 lbs 12 oz but still pretty big for this point. He's in the 90% percentile (I really don't get what that means, but it's not good). They also said I have a lot of amniotic fluid. Big baby + lots of fluid = my big belly! The only other thing I was worried about was that they would say he's not a he anymore - or rather that they made a mistake, but it is not the case! He's still a boy! We also learned that he is already head down, so that is good. I did measure for 35 weeks but that's only 1/2 a week ahead, so not bad. My doc didn't think anything indicated that I would have the baby early at this point. I will go back in 3 weeks for another ultrasound to check the size again, but she said there is no intention of inducing me early if he's big. She agreed that going into labor naturally is the best method and they really do not want to induce - unless I am over 41 weeks.

New symptoms/issues:

• I have had horrible heartburn every night that wakes me up. She said Tums are not enough anymore and I should be on Zantac. Thought I had some at home - NOPE!
• I knew he was head down because there is major pressure on my bladder. I also just am feeling pressure when I'm up and walking, so she recommended a get a belly bra to hold up my belly and alleviate some of the pressure.

Random facts:

• Baby's heart rate was 135
• I was actually right on where all his body parts have been! I knew those were feet by my ribs!
• Speaking of ribs, the muscles over my ribs hurt a lot more, especially if I've been sitting for a while or driving.
• My wedding rings definitely do not fit anymore and I am now wearing a garnet/diamond ring Tom bought me for my birthday last year.
• The baby kicked Layla when she rested her head on my belly the other day (actually he "butted" her). She gave me a look like "Why did he do that?"

Baby Shower #2

On August 15th, Tom and I celebrated our second baby shower, this time thrown by Carolyn at the Lakeside Yacht Club. The day was absolutely beautiful and we received more presents then we know what to do with! Our house it now STUFFED with baby clothes, toys, equipment, etc. I definitely need to get all of this sorted and organized ASAP! Thanks for another great day!

32 Weeks

I am now in my 32nd week and am moving right along. I've done a lot of picture updates of the room, but I thought I am missing some fun updates about me and baby boy! Here are some new things:

• Tom and I have been going to our Childbirth Classes. They are very fun and informative. We have learned a lot! My favorite part so far though was when our instructor Nicki made Tom "be the woman" and he demonstrated the 4 labor positions for the class! Of course I did NOT have my camera that day!
• I went to my latest doctor appointment on 8-6-09. It was the first time they told me how much weight they had calculated for me and my belly measurement. They have my weight gain at 22 lbs - which I think it pretty great! My belly measurement (not circumference) was 33.5 which is supposed to relate to how many weeks you are, so technically I measured a week early, but they didn't say anything about it.
• We have an ultrasound on Aug. 20th that I cannot wait for! I'm so excited to see my little boy again and especially figure out what position he is in. In my opinion, he is diagonal, with his feet by my right ribs and his head/hands by my left hip.
• I'm pretty surprised that my energy level is still pretty high. There have been a few days I have been dragging, but overall I have been an energy dynamo - staying out until 3 am for Melissa K's bachelorette party, dancing my butt off, finished all my lesson plans through the end of December, getting things ready, etc. I'm sure once I go back to school I'll be zonked!
• Speaking of Melissa K's bachelorette party...did you know men don't really care if you are pregnant? They will still come up and try to dance on you (yes, dance on you, because they are certainly not dancing with you) and grab your butt! Frankly, I'm a little disappointed boys!
• I am feeling very good overall. I feel like my belly got pretty big a few weeks ago and I was feeling awkward but it's been about the same size for a while now and I sometimes don't remember I have a big belly. It's nice to not feel like a blimp!
• I truly appreciate everyone's nice comments on how good I look, but it's not helping my exercise routine/after baby weight loss. I mean, if I look good at 1&* lbs, then do I really need to go back down to 1$# lbs? :)

The Baby Furniture is IN!

Thank you to Baby Tyme for our wonderful baby furniture, Fabric Gallery for our black out blinds and for hanging our Restoration Hardware black out/insulated curtains and Macy's for our SUPER comfy recliner!
We definitely have plenty of furniture - it barely all fits in the room. We're still trying to figure out if that is where we're leaving everything and if we're going to leave the hutch on the changing table. The poor nightstand keeps getting shuffled around and may just end up being stored until it's ready to be used. I can't wait for all the bedding and accessories to get in so that it all looks finished.

Baby Shower #1

On August 2nd, I celebrated my first baby shower at The Galaxy in Wadsworth. It was thrown by my mother in law and stepmother in law. We had multiple games, great food and fun! Thanks so much to all that came!