32 Weeks Ultrasound

Robert and I didn't want excessive ultrasounds, since they've been linked to brain damage in the baby. But they're sure good to have when you need them.

At my 18 week scan, they discovered a partial placenta previa. This means that the placenta was just barely over the cervix. If the placenta stays there, there is a risk of hemorrhage with a vaginal birth (and c-sections are routine). Needless to say that I was freaked out. The midwife told me not to worry at all, as 95% of all partial placenta previas "move" with the pregnancy. They don't really move, but as the uterus stretches, the placenta gets moved up and away from the cervix.

We went in for our scan a couple of days ago, and my midwife just called to tell me that the report shows NO placenta problems- everything looks perfectly healthy! I am so happy.

Here are a couple of pics of Baby Girl. She was estimated to weigh 4.5 pounds, and had big, chubby cheeks. She was moving a lot. The ultrasound tech remarked that she had "beautiful anatomy," and was a "beautiful, healthy baby." She also said, "I can tell that you eat well and take care of yourself." That was all so nice to hear.

You can see her eye and eyelashes on the top middle, the right cheek in white (middle-left), nose and lips. Hands are at the very left of the screen. Since she's so big, the pics are not as great as when she was smaller.

It was also confirmed that she's a she. :)

For fun: Comparing bellies

28 weeks with James



30 Weeks with Baby Girl

30 Weeks

I am 30 weeks along today (and starting week 31).  Baby Girl is about 17 inches long and 3.5 pounds.

I can't imagine getting much bigger, and neither can Robert who said, "I don't remember your belly getting much bigger last time."  Thanks.  hahaha   It is very true that the belly gets bigger much earlier the 2nd time around. 

I have been getting acid reflux at night, probably because I lay down too soon after eating.  I've never experienced this before, and it's really unpleasant.  There is very little room for my tummy and digestion.  Smaller portions and staying upright for a while after eating should help.

I have not been sleeping very well this entire pregnancy.  I wake up every 2-3 hours to go to the bathroom, and sometimes it takes an hour to fall asleep.  When I wake up at 5am (which I do every single day for some reason), I can rarely get back to sleep.  I just think it's part of the conditioning.  I know that when Baby Girl is here, we will be getting VERY little sleep.  So I am actually just enjoying the rest, even if it's just laying in bed.

Baby Girl is a rolling, kicking, dancing machine!  I don't remember James being this active.  And she's already got her sleep and wake patterns.  Most notably, she wakes up and parties when Robert and I lay down for bed around 9-9:30pm.  Oh great...  ;)

She was face-down last time I saw the midwife, which is great.  I can also feel her little body parts with my hands now- I can tell where her back and bottom and legs are.  So cute!

29 Weeks Update

My belly continues to grow and grow, much faster and bigger than the first time!  This means that I am achy.  Working out helps immensely (I do the bike, treadmill, elliptical, yoga, and weights 5-6 times a week).

I did the 1 hour glucose test to check for gestational diabetes this week (a standard test).  My midwife offers the option of having a high-carb breakfast instead of drinking the horrid Glucola drink.  I did the breakfast.  They also did labs (full blood panel, including checking for anemia).  Everything came back perfect! 

My belly measured 29, exactly on track for where I am.  My weight gain is perfect, too.

The progesterone has kicked in, and I am feeling pretty good.  I am still very tired, though.  But tired and happy.