the hubby can’t say that i haven’t tried to give him a child on his birthday.  the last one was in too big a hurry and this one is taking his time.  i did all i could do.  still, i think he had a great birthday, considering i couldn’t even throw him a proper birthday bash fitting the momentous occasion. happy birthday, my love!!!

to the next half-century!

dr visit went well again today.  we had the same ultrasound tech as last week but she had a student today and was, therefore, much more personable.  they both did measurements and spent a lot of time talking to us and showing us stuff. he is measuring about 6lbs 9oz so if he goes to term, he should be right around the same weight his brother was, which is very respectable.  the abdominal measurement was in the 32 percentile so that’s a relief as well.  the dr was happy with all the test results.  i checked out at 3cm, 90%, 0 station.  we told him that we were pushing for sunday so that he can be born on his daddy’s birthday.  the dr said his money is on tomorrow night but then he laughed and said “just watch, in three weeks, we’ll be inducing you.” it would be awesome for him to be born on hubby’s birthday but i’m not ready for this pregnancy to be over so i’m perfectly fine with him staying put until he’s fully baked.  mostly, i’m just glad he made it through the crazy of last weekend.  i had my doubts saturday morning when i went to bed having 7 minute contractions and woke up having 5 minute contractions.  happily, they backed off after an hour or so and we were able to enjoy all of our planned events with no drama.

the ultrasound tech we saw this week was very much lacking in bedside manner.  she had almost nothing to say to us, rushed through her scans without telling us anything she was looking at, didn’t bother with measurements even though we repeatedly expressed our concern over the abdomen, and handed us three blob-like prints as we walked out the door.  the dr, however, seemed to be pleased with whatever she put in the report and so that’s all that really matters.  i’m up to 3cm, 80%, -1.  this is our crazy weekend so he just needs to hold off until we get through the next three days.

fortunately, he made it through the first event, which was maternity photos tonight.  we met the photographer at the state park and did some sunset photos at the old pier on the beach.  i was a little concerned about the turkey since the timing of our dr appointment left him with no nap today but he did awesome (he’s such a ham!). i hope the photos come out good because i want to have some really nice reminders of my last belly.  i am going to miss being pregnant so much.

now to get through the church shower tomorrow, the turkey’s birthday party on sunday, and his checkup/shots on monday…

we had a much better dr visit today, praise the Lord! the sequel measured 5lbs 15oz and his abdominal measurement showed in the 58th percentile this week.  obviously, i don’t believe he actually went from 2% to 58% in a week and i certainly don’t think he gained a whole pound in a week either so either someone was way off or one was a little low and one was a little high and he’s actually somewhere in the middle of them.  either way, between the less alarming measurements and the strong fetal monitoring in the NST, the dr was much happier and, therefore, we were ecstatic!  i wasn’t so happy to hear that we’ll be doing an ultrasound and NST every week from here on but whatever it takes to make sure he’s doing well. not to mention, we got a great look at the little cutie pie 🙂

look at that sweet little face!

we actually went to the appointment with our bags packed, just in case, because of last week’s scare.  i was so very glad that we got to come back home and let him continue baking. of course, the dr also said that i’m already 2cm, 80% and he’s low enough that he was pushing the dr away with his head so going to term is still questionable.  his parting comment was that i’ll need to get to the hospital quick if labor does start because this one will push his way out in a hurry.  somehow, i’m not holding my breath that it’ll be that easy. lol

i feel like every week that i get to post one of these is just a huge blessing right now. praying for good news at the dr’s tomorrow.

11 Aug 2016

forgot all about my belly pic after the startling dr visit yesterday. just praying that this pregnancy continues for another five weeks.

5 Aug 2016

today was supposed to be a regular checkup.  we had an ultrasound two weeks ago and the dr had concerns about the sequel’s weight so she ordered another one for three weeks (next week).  today we saw our regular dr and, after he and the nurse both came up 5cm short on the fundal measurements, he reviewed the ultrasound and felt that we needed to do another one today rather than waiting until next week.  while the dr we saw two weeks ago told us she was concerned about the baby’s weight (3lbs 13oz) being in the 22nd percentile, i honestly wasn’t all that concerned because he only seems to be measuring a half pound less than the turkey was and he was born at a perfectly respectable 7lbs 9oz.  what she failed to tell us was that the abdominal measurement was also way under, which is what caught our dr’s attention today.  hubby naturally asked what his primary concern was and what implications there were.  as the dr left the room after explaining that a determination of growth restriction would mean that we head to the hospital and take the baby now, i completely broke down into a tearful fit of hyperventilation.

the good news is that the “emergency” ultrasound showed that the sequel is gaining weight at the right rate… he’s up to 4lbs 14oz today which is the typical 1/2lb per week.  also, we finally got to see his precious little face.

for the record, that's five ultrasounds that he has now slept right through.

they never really said anything about him dropping but it seems like the 5cm fundal difference could be due to that since the US tech had to scan through my pelvic bone just to see his head… they didn’t have to go nearly that low two weeks ago.

the not so good news is that the abdominal measurement is still in the 2.7 percentile which continues to worry my dr… and by extension, me.  it seems like the accurate weight gain should indicate that we are not in the realm of IUGR but the tiny abdomen could cause problems with crucial organ development.  so, we have another ultrasound next week.  and a non-stress test.  and i will be praying fiercely between now and then that my baby boy is okay and everything goes well.  “i trust you, God.”

27 Jul 2016

today will be our last trip for a while.  i’m not much looking forward to sitting in the car for so long but we’re looking forward to celebrating granddaddy’s 70th birthday.

gah! single digit weeks to go! why do i feel so much less prepared than last time?  is it because we’re still not even close to having a name for the little guy?

7 Jul 2016

3/4 of the way through this pregnancy. i can’t believe how fast it’s flying by. i’m so sad that in ten more weeks, i’ll never feel these wonderful feels again.  i can totally see why women have a dozen or two babies.  pregnancy is so hard to let go of.

30 Jun 2016

75% baked!