34 Weeks

And on my way to 35 weeks in just a few days.  How did this happen??

Here's my 34 week belly pic...

Just wanted to update you guys on a few things!  My 33 week OB appointment was very... interesting.  Here are the highlights for you:

- My belly is now measuring 6 weeks ahead.

- Based on that, combined with the fact that Baby IV weighed in at approximately 6 pounds at my 32 week growth ultrasound, my regular OB is "encouraging" me to make the 3 hour glucose test.  She doesn't think I have gestational diabetes (nor do I considering that I've passed the 1 hour twice this pregnancy, have had 3 large babies and have never had GD) but since my MFM doc wants me to take it, she said I might as well do it "just in case."  UGH. In an effort to refrain from acting like a selfish brat, I gave in.  I take it this Friday.  But ugh.  Effing terrible.

- My induction was originally scheduled for Friday, January 24th (39w1d) but my OB's hospital schedule changed so now we're looking at Monday, January 27th (39w4d).  I know it's only an extra 3 days, but she might as well have told me that I'm going to be pregnant forever.  It's fine.  But I think it just upset me b/c I've been in a lot of pain lately and finding out I now have to take the 3 hour GTT?  Blah.  I'll survive. ;)

Other than that, my weekly BPP ultrasounds have been going well, my fluid levels have been in the normal range and my blood pressure has been decent.  All good things.  I have another growth ultrasound on January 3rd (36w1d) so we'll see how big this girl is again soon.

Pregnancy: 34 weeks  

Weight Gain: 28 pounds

Sleep: Meh. Pregsomnia is kicking in.

  

Gender: It's a GIRL!  {Check out the reveal post.}

Name: Emerson Mae {Check out my original name post here and the reveal post here.}

Feeling: Achy and my acid reflux is out of control.  Trying to enjoy these final weeks of pregnancy while simultaneously wishing they were over.

Health: BP is good. Baby IV is good. Everything is good.  Just hoping I pass the 3 hour GTT.

Movement: Homegirl be cray.

Belly: Measuring 6 weeks ahead as of my 33 week OB appt.

 

For reference, here are my side-by-side weekly belly pics with Reid and my first 20 weeks with Emmie Mae. 

Next Appointment: OB Appointment & MFM Biophysical Profile Ultrasound: Friday, December 27th at 35w1d.  I'll have my 3 hour GTT and my first internal with the GBS test as well.  So exciting, right?

32 weeks and in the 100th percentile.

So, last Thursday I hit 32 weeks {which means I'm 32w5d today... oops! I suck at updating this time.} On Friday I had my monthly growth ultrasound.  My belly has been measuring about 4 weeks ahead, which is typical for me.  So when they started the growth ultrasound, I knew the baby would probably be measuring ahead as well. NBD.

What I did not expect, was for the tech to tell me that baby girl is currently in the 100th percentile.

Yep, she weighed in at 6 pounds.  At 32w1d.  Awesome.

Now I know growth ultrasounds can be "off" and that this weight is just an estimate.  But still.  100th percentile?  That's big.

The MFM doctor told me, once again, that I need to do the 3 hour gestational diabetes test and that she's recommending that {again} to my regular OB.  I told her that I've already delivered 3 big babies with no GD in the past and that I also passed the 1 hour GD test twice this pregnancy {and I wasn't even CLOSE to failing it} but she insisted.  I guess, to her, people just can't have big babies.  SIGH.  I have an appointment with my regular OB this Friday and plan to talk about it with her once again. Hopefully she agrees with me {she did the first time they recommended I take it} and doesn't make me suffer through that mess {it makes me feel so sick.}  But, of course, if she wants me to take it, I will.  I'd just rather not.... ya know, since I don't have GD and all.  Just big babies.  Grrrr.

Anyway. 

During the ultrasound, they also found a Choroid Plexus Cyst on baby girl's brain.  I know that these can be quite common, but it still worries me a little.   {I mean, anything less than "your baby is absolutely perfect" will worry us mamas, right?} However, the MFM doc assured me this was NBD, especially with it just showing up at this point in the pregnancy. Hopefully the CPC resolves itself soon, but even if it doesn't, it absolutely has no affect on brain function at all.  We'll just keep an eye on it at my weekly BPP ultrasounds. 

Here's pic of my chubby girl...

 

I still think she looks a lot like Reid!  Guess we'll see :)

Pregnancy: 32 weeks  

Weight Gain: 26 pounds

Sleep: Meh.

  

Gender: It's a GIRL!  {Check out the reveal post.}

Name: Emerson Mae {Check out my original name post here and the reveal post here.}

Feeling: Achy, especially when I walk too much {i.e. during Christmas shopping... boo!}

Health: See ultrasound results above. Can't wait to talk to my OB this week!

Movement: Ouch.  That's all I got for you.  OUCH.

Belly: Measuring 4 weeks ahead now.  NBD.

 

For reference, here are my side-by-side weekly belly pics with Reid and my first 20 weeks with Emmie Mae. 

Next Appointment: OB Appointment & MFM Biophysical Profile Ultrasound: Friday, December 13th at 33w1d.

It's been a year, today.

It's been a year, today, since I last heard his laugh. 

An entire year since I last got his great advice or hung out with him in the garage as he cleaned his Chevelle.

365 days since I last went out to lunch with him or we watched a football game together.

12 months since he has played with my kids on the living room floor or watched one of Carter's soccer games.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about him.  What he'd be doing if he were still here with us.  What he'd say when my mom turned 60 or Reid and Aubrey turned 1.  How'd he react watching Carter step on to the school bus for the very first time or when I found out I was pregnant with another precious baby girl. 

He has missed so much in the past year and, while it's so hard to imagine all the years he will miss, I know that he is still with us always. 

I picture his smile often.

I hear his voice when I need him. 

And I know that he would be proud of the things that we have done.

Missing you always, Dad.