36 Weeks

I had my growth ultrasound yesterday and was so excited to see our little girl again. Chad came with me to the appointment and prior to going in we both guessed baby H's weight. Chad said 4 pounds 12 ounces, while I thought she was 5 pounds 6 ounces. Well she blew both of us out of the water. According to the ultrasound, her estimated weight is 6 pounds 8 ounces. Not only that but her head is measuring a little large (lucky me). The ultrasound confirmed that she is in position and my cervix is shortening. Once again she was moving around like crazy during the ultrasound. She was so active, the tech had a hard time measuring her leg bones, which to no surprise were right up in my ribs.

After the ultrasound we saw my doctor. I told her how concerned I was with the babies size and she said not to worry because at this point she is still in just the 50th percentile. Funny thing is I am still measuring small (just 32 weeks), but the ultrasound confirmed that is definitely wrong. The doctor checked me for the first time to see if my body has made any progress and she found that I am 50% effaced and 1cm dialated. It is not much, but it does mean that my body is starting to make progress towards getting our baby girl out.

Last night we had our second labor and delivery class and our instructor was one of the nurses from labor and delivery. She was super sweet and covered a lot of good information. We reviewed the stages of labor, relaxation techniques, pain management options and breathing. I really hope that when I am in labor our instructor is working because she was just great.

How far along? 36 weeks

Total Weight Gain: 28 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Yes, although I prefer to spend my days in sweats.

Sleep: Yes and I am soaking up every minute of it while I still can.

Best moment this week: This was a bad week. Nutmeg had to have surgery (which I will explain in a later post) luckily she made it through and should be ok. So the best moment will be when we get to take her home.

Movement: During our ultrasound she was moving around a ton as usual. The tech had such a hard time measuring her legs.

Food cravings: Nothing

Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? Is flat a choice?

What I miss? My doggy :O(

What I am looking forward to: Getting our doggy home.

Milestones: Being 50% effaced and 1cm dialated. It is something!!