The first was an ultrasound where they looked at the size/position of the baby. As of Tuesday September 16th she weighs around 6 lbs 11 oz and is about 20 inches long (she is in the 70th percentile). She is head down and we got confirmation that she is still a girl (we have the picture to prove it). We got the cutest picture of her face too. She has chunky cheeks and my nose! I can't wait to see how she looks compared to that picture.
The second was with my OB. Nothing really exciting came out of it.
1. I am already dilated 1 cm. My doctor was very surprised because most people don't dilate this early. It's a good thing, but it seriously means nothing. I could walk around dilated for weeks........BOO.
2. I didn't gain any weight in the past 2 weeks, so I am still up 28 lbs. I told Mike that I want either Nachos, Pizza, or Sliders this weekend in celebration........haha.
3. The baby's head is down and in position to be delivered. The doctor could feel her head and when she poked it the baby didn't move or float away.
4. My blood pressure is still perfect.
5. The doctor is estimating the baby will weigh 7.5 lbs by her due date. She doesn't want me to go too far past my due date, so she is going to set up an induction date for the week after my due date (October 17th) so at the latest we will meet her around the 23rd.
I am feeling okay. I have been getting really dizzy and light headed lately which makes me nauseous. My doctor tested my blood and I am not anemic, so she thinks it could be that I am dehydrated. I go through waves of exhaustion vs. energy on a daily basis and my braxton hicks are coming on a big stronger and more frequent which is really uncomfortable. Other than that, I am doing well. I am still trying to walk but the gym is a distant memory. I sleep through the night and never have to get up to pee which is great!
The nursery is coming along fine. It kind of looks like a baby prison (white walls and bars on the bed) so I am excited to see what Denise has made and will be purchasing some letters for above the crib. I also need the curtains to come in!!
All I ever hear from people is how little I am, how "cute" I am, and how I have "the best" bump. I appreciate everyone's wonderful comments and I will always reply with a gratuitous "thank you".........but I don't feel cute nor do I feel little. I feel like 151 lbs of chunk and I am so ready to not carry around this extra baggage anymore! Everyone always asks me what I am most excited for once the baby comes. I am excited to walk into Banana Republic, J-Crew, and White House/Black Market without wanting to cry. I WANT TO SHOP FOR CUTE SHOES/CLOTHES AND WEAR HEELS AGAIN!! Anyway............here is a bare belly shot.......see it isn't cute nor is it little!!
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