Four More

Just think, any day now you could sign into this blog and see a picture of Hannah…crazy I know. Today we have reached 36 weeks, 4 to go, but the doctor said it could really be anytime within the next month. Results from the blog poll were interesting. It looks like everyone who voted thinks she will be early. The two main dates were our anniversary (12/28) or (1/11). Stay tuned to see who was closest.

Today we had our weekly appointment and it was one of the most comprehensive yet. First I was hooked up to the fetal heart monitor for 15 minutes. He said I will do this every week because it really helps them determine how the baby is doing. The heart rate should be between 120-160 the whole time. Hannah’s seemed to range from 120-130 which he said was normal. He then checked the amniotic fluid and said there was still plenty which means my ‘aging’ placenta is still doing well. I also had to do this swab test to check for bacteria. I will get those results next week. The ultrasound revealed that she is 6 lbs. 10 oz. (give or take a few either way). She is still head first and doing well. My total weight gain so far is 21 pounds. I am hanging in there and just enjoying the last few weeks of being pregnant and being able to experience the miracle of growing a baby inside of myself. The backaches, heartburn, and lack of sleep are getting worse, but the pros are so much greater. He talked to us a lot about what to expect and one point that stuck with me was that he says labor is 70% mental toughness. There are so many strong women in my life that I will be thinking of when the time comes to help give me strength:)

Bump Watch Month 9: 36 Weeks (if you’re wondering why I’m in a tank top when it’s December, rainy, and cold, it’s because I’m hot all hours of the day.