Week 34

Yesterday morning I went for a sonogram (probably my last one unless we decide to have another bambino) to check if baby was is in the head down position. Turns out this baby is a lot like its momma (prepares for big events early) because he/she is in fact head down and ready to go. From the sonogram Dr. Saprykina could tell that baby's back is on my left side and his/her legs and arms are on my right side. She also took many measurements of the baby and estimated his/her weight to be 5 pounds and 2 ounces so baby should definitely be ready to be born in three to four weeks. Baby's heartbeat was registering in the 130 beats per minute range which is a little slower than the last appointment.

Sorry - no sonogram pics this time though. It was actually pretty challenging to understand what I was seeing on the sonogram screen this appointment since baby is almost fully developed. Instead of looking at baby's entire body I was just able to view certain parts at a time. Dr. Saprykina was very helpful though, she would say things like "here is baby's leg" and "this is baby's arm" and then I was better able to picture what I was viewing.

It was great to see baby one more time before he/she arrives in 28 days.

Week 33

All is well with baby, mommy, and the rest of the family.

Mommy goes for another sonogram to check if baby is head down on Tuesday. I am very excited to see baby one more time before his/her big arrival and I will be sure to post the sonogram pics.

This week baby should be weighing over 4 pounds and should be measuring about 17 - 19 inches. Baby's eyes have pigment (I'm guessing blue) and are starting to dilate.

I am in awe that I only have four more weeks of teaching and about five more weeks until baby is in my arms.

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Week 32

I went to my 32 week check up yesterday and I now weigh 143 lbs. The baby's heartbeat was registering in the 160 bpm range and my belly measurement was 35 cm (5 cm more than last time). Dr. Saprykina is probably going to do a sonogram at my next appointment to be sure that the baby is in the head-down position as we are getting closer and closer to the April 21st c-section date.

According to the experts, baby should be just over three to four pounds by now and should measure about 16 inches long. Baby now has toenails, fingernails, and hair on his/her head (of some sort).
Overall, things are going really well. I was sure to take advantage of the extra time that this snowy spring break in Alaska afforded me and started 'nesting'. The baby bassinette has been washed, set up, and covered so it will remain clean. All yellow, green, and white baby clothes have been washed, folded, and are now put away into a dresser awaiting baby's arrival. I think I may be driving Scott nuts but I feel less stressed and more ready for baby to make his/her big debut!

Week 31

Baby is doing wonderfully! I received my gestational diabetes test results and my glucose levels are in the normal range. Mama goes to the doctor again next week (3/11/10) and can't wait to hear the delightful sound of that little heartbeat. Baby is weighing about 3 1/2 pounds now and is getting ready to beef up for his/her entry into the real world.
Our family will go for baby's first photo shoot on Friday (3/5/10) even though baby will be incognito. Avrey's maternity photo shoot went really well and so we are definitely excited to document the 'Baby Number Two' belly.

Week 30

Baby now weighs about 3 pounds and is still very active. Baby is so active in fact that Daddy actually videotaped baby kicking inside Mommy's tummy (see video below). We are getting very excited to meet 'Baby Number Two' but need to start narrowing down some names!