30wk 2day check-up

All is well in baby land! My uterus continues to be a 3 ring circus only w/ less room and more discomfort on mommy's lungs. I feel like a COPD pt--awful! I've gained 1 more pound, BP is outstanding and I measure right on target at 30 cm.

So 10 more weeks to go (mommy would just love the little man to come, oh, say, maybe at 38 weeks!). So I remain patient...okay, BIG lie! I am getting very impatient, wanting everything done, and done right now, my way. Poor Daddy! Good thing he tolerates me or at least pretends to =) Getting excited for the baby shower his mom is planning mid-Sept. I'll soak up the spotlight for now, because it will soon shift and with good reason.

Anybody hear that? Nope, me either! It's the peace and quiet I am enjoying for the last leg of this journey, cause if he's anything like he is in my womb---I'm in big trouble!

29 & 30 wks

Is stubborness genetic?

We went for our 4D ultrasound yesterday. It was so neat to see the little guy. Of course, being my child, he was stubborn as ever! He is already head down, and I mean way down!! Love all that pressure and it's only going to get worse as he grows! Apparently, my placenta is like a down feather pillow because he was face up against it almost the entire time. Normally he kicks the crap out of me, but, for this special occassion, he decided to stay put and take a nap (mental note, 12:30ish-nap time once you're out!). The ultrasound tech also said because I am so small and haven't gained alot of weight, he is kinda smushed in there--sorry kidd-o! We did get some good pics (I'll have Jason update the rest soon), looks just like mommy when I was a baby! Chubby, chubby, chubby, especially his cheeks. He's obviously hogging all the food I eat! Can't wait to meet him and that wonderful personality he has already aquired!

Looks just like mommy!

Here he is...in 4D!

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28 week check up

Had my glucose test yesterday and was told today I passed!! Yeah, no more orange drink, although, it wasn't bad tasting at all (thanks Adrienne! =>) I only managed to gain 1lb bringing my grand total to 10lbs. I even went back home and pigged out with the family. But I'll take it and MD isn't worried. Heartbeat is strong at 151 and I measure at 29cm. So starts the 2 weeks appts...

So Cute Baby Stuff...

The last leg of this journey...

So (knock on wood), we both made it and sailed smoothly into our 3rd trimester today! My little wild and crazy man continues to kick the living hell out of my insides, but it's a very reasurring feeling. One that I am surely going to miss, but know will be replaced with actual kicks once outside of my belly.

I've been getting that itch to organize and move stuff even more than I already do. I'm sure it will drive poor Jason nuts in a few weeks! I managed to put the stroller/carseat and bouncer together. Now the next big project is the crib. The closet is organized with what clothes we have from newborn-->12 months. But I realized that I have to wash everything first, so it all has to come down and be put back up. That will come later, I just like looking at the cute little outfits for my monkey!

Monday, I go for my last monthly check-up and glucose test. From now on, it will be every 2 weeks. I can't believe how fast things are moving. So, from now until Nov 7, I will cherish my nights of full sleep and freedom.

28 weeks--the start of the 3rd trimester!

Last week of 2nd trimester!

Inflatable Belly...

Back home

We made it home from NY safe and sound late Wednesday night. Had a great time! I guess the little monkey liked the plane ride because he kicked mommy the whole way there and home! My baby shower was so much fun. A few close friends and family came, got a few gifts, but mostly $$ and gift cards, which was easier to take with me! But thanks to my sister-in-law, she shipped the bigger stuff. So Jason and I used our $$ & gift cards to go buy a stroller/carseat combo and a crib mattress the other day. It's so exciting but scary to think that the little guy is coming so soon! I can't believe I only have less than 100 days left and still so much to do---like come to final decision on a name instead of calling this poor kid "fetus"! I'm sure it will just hit me one day, hopefully, since my brain is now in full on preggo-mode! I thought that was just a rumor your brain went to mush, but no. It's official!