32 Weeks

February 4, 2014

Ninth Doctors Appointment

My 32 week appointment was the standard come and go appointment.  My provider and all of the Seton hospitals are now going digital for all their charts, which the 4th was the first day they were implementing it.  They did pretty good, but it meant my appointment ran longer than usual.  I also had my nurse putting all the current visits info in the computer, while my doctor came in with all my charts.  When she measured me, she said I was right at 30 weeks and her heart beat was great.  Once she was done with the doppler, I asked if that meant I was measuring pretty small.  Her response was  she thought (based on my charts from my last apt) that I was at 30 weeks.  In looking at the date, she realized that wasn't the case.  She wasn't overly surprised by the measurement and said that if she is still small on the next 2 week appointment that I'd get another sonogram.  I'm not concerned with it, since I know she can have her own growth spurts.  So we will just see where next week takes us.  We also gave her our birth plan, which she had no issues with. 

Week 32

Size of Baby Walker  3.75 pounds = size of a cabbage! 

Symptoms  Those lovely stomach cramps came back one day this week.  I'm still not sure if it's caused by something I ate or if it's my prenatal.  Either way, they always start after breakfast and feel like someone is grabbing your stomach and squeezing.  Luckily they aren't constant, so I could still enjoy my Saturday.  No swelling, which I'm thankful for.  Although, I don't know if it's very possible with this cold weather.    

Cravings/Aversions  I'd love to have some cravings one of these days.  I just don't think that they are going to happen at this point.  I did have to get some fruit snacks for a birthday cake my friend was making for her little girl.  I had to have one of those and man they are still delicious and totally bad for you.  This is why I don't keep things like that in my house... :)

Exercise  No excuses, this week wasn't the most productive.  

Sleep  I've been sleeping pretty well.  I think with the growth of the belly, it allows me to lay more comfortably on my side with out twisting my back a ton.  I get up at least once and still have some moments where I can't fall back asleep.  This week though, there have definitely been a couple nights I slept through the entire night!?! 

Best moment of the week...  I had my 2nd and last baby shower on Saturday afternoon.  It was absolutely perfect.  My sweet friends that hosted the shower did an adorable job decorating and spoiled me with all my favorite foods.  To all my friends that were able to come or send your love, I am so beyond thankful for having you in my life.  I can not tell you how much your love and support means to us.  I wish I would have taken more photos.  I'm kicking myself that I didn't get a full shot of everyone there!!  Here are just a few photos that I remembered to take of the details before everyone got there.   

Changes  I definitely think that she has her kick down.  I've had a few moments where she really let's it go, sheesh girl!  We also decided on our pediatrician for our little girl.  We visited 3 different facilities and really it was more choosing on bedside manner and location for us.  

Looking forward to... We purchased the nursery dresser/changing table this past weekend and I'm so excited to take all our shower gifts and put them out.  Now the fun really begins when I can get my nursery all together.  I'm excited to see it get there!  Pictures to come soon.