So much to write, but I'll save that update for another day. I can't believe I've made it to 35 weeks - it seems like such a great accomplishment. I have fully entered into a realm of pregnancy that I am completely unfamiliar with and it seems strange. I am now doing two non stress tests a week and seeing my Dr. weekly and we may have another growth ultrasound at 37/38 weeks, but we shall see! LB2 has been cooperating for the most part at the non-stress tests, and both times so far they have walked away pleased with this heartbeat. I have been having some serious contractions so they told me to watch for those, but if I'm honest, I'm kind of in denial. This all just seems so surreal to me, and I think I want to pretend he's going to stay in the womb forever even though we know that's not the reality. And I will most likely be scheduling my induction date this week.
Growing // They say that baby is now the size of a coconut and that he should now weigh between 4.2 to 5.8 lbs, which is quite the range if you ask me. At our ultrasound last Tuesday they estimated his weight to be 4 lbs 11 oz, but he's definitely on the smaller end. I'd imagine we will have a 5 lb something baby, and I'd be surprised if he weighed 6 lbs seeing as he gained a lb in 4 weeks and we will most likely be meeting him in less than that. In regards to inches - Jack was 16.5 inches at nearly 34 weeks, so I'm guessing this baby is probably about 17 inches or so. They are growing really similarly which is interesting - big heads, short legs and small abdomen. I can definitely tell that he's growing as some of his movements are actually kind of painful and he's getting closer and closer to my ribs! However, he's so low that the ultrasound tech had the hardest time getting any type of head measurements.
Eating + Sleeping // Eating the usual items more or less, but I did buy Chili Cheese Fritos at the grocery store and you bet I blamed it on pregnancy cravings. What am I going to blame those grocery cart items on after I have the baby? Truly though being pregnant is an excuse to throw things like that into your shopping cart and to actually feel kind of okay about it! I have also been buying flavored seltzer water...yummy! Kind of nice to have a little treat. I've been waking up at least twice a night to go to the bathroom. Guess I'm getting prepared for when baby comes.
Feeling // Like I'm pregnant. I get out of breath so easily and it's so strange having my bump get in the way of things. My bed has never felt so good - truly, if I could, I would just go to bed early or lay in bed for hours every night. And I can't believe we are going to meet him so soon! I'm excited and terrified at the same time, and I feel like there's almost more uncertainty with this one than there was with Jack! I mean I could have a vaginal birth, I could have a c-section, I could have a natural birth, I could have an epidural, I could have baby tomorrow or I could have baby in a few weeks. Realistically baby will be arriving in a few weeks as I can't imagine he will be arriving early on his own, and I don't have any plans for a scheduled c-section. So if that happens, it will be for another reason.
Wearing // Still living in my maternity dresses. Hardly ever wear pants unless they are leggings!
Milestones // LB2 is such a mover and a shaker! Love watching my stomach contort from LB2's movements. This week is a milestone and every week after will be a continued milestone. And it's crazy to think I only have a few more weeks to go! We finally have a bed for LB2 - Jack's still in his crib, but we did buy a toddler bed, so we will need to transfer him one of these days. I'm in the process of finalizing the boys shared room - need to hang some bookshelves and order a rug and get my diy on for some projects on the walls. Who knows when that will happen, but a girl can dream
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