THIS WEEK
I'm 36 weeks pregnant and I know I say this every week but I just can't believe how close we are to meeting this baby girl! This week was busy; we had an appointment with my ob, which we talked about the preterm labor worries of last week and my upcoming c-section. I also had another ultrasound with MFM, it was a good ultrasound and we got to see our beautiful little girl practice breathing and sucking (so cute!) Lillith weighs an estimated 6lbs 2oz which blows me away that (although ultrasound measurements are only an estimate) she weighs more than her brother did at his due date. Which we are so grateful for her good weight since she is coming early and the two vessel cord is typically associated with growth restrictions. Everything is looking good, which is a HUGE relief and we are so blessed and so very thankful that our baby girl is growing healthy and strong. I'm scheduled for my last ultrasound next week, due to my history and the high risk nature of our pregnancy they just want to keep a close eye on us and I am perfectly okay with that.
I'm 36 weeks pregnant and I know I say this every week but I just can't believe how close we are to meeting this baby girl! This week was busy; we had an appointment with my ob, which we talked about the preterm labor worries of last week and my upcoming c-section. I also had another ultrasound with MFM, it was a good ultrasound and we got to see our beautiful little girl practice breathing and sucking (so cute!) Lillith weighs an estimated 6lbs 2oz which blows me away that (although ultrasound measurements are only an estimate) she weighs more than her brother did at his due date. Which we are so grateful for her good weight since she is coming early and the two vessel cord is typically associated with growth restrictions. Everything is looking good, which is a HUGE relief and we are so blessed and so very thankful that our baby girl is growing healthy and strong. I'm scheduled for my last ultrasound next week, due to my history and the high risk nature of our pregnancy they just want to keep a close eye on us and I am perfectly okay with that.
BABY UPDATE
Baby girl is the size of a cantaloupe for the last time; weighing anywhere between 4.2lbs - 5.7lbs and measuring from the top of her head to the tips of her toes anywhere from 17 inches to 18.5 inches.
Our baby girl is sleeping around 90 percent of the time, although we will still be feeling regular movements despite her quickly running out of room. Her cheeks are developing fat and muscles which create that adorable chubby appearance. Even though her gums may appear to have ridges already that look a bit like teeth, the real ones won't make their appearance until about four to five months after birth.
MOMMA UPDATE
Another heavily emotional week, although we are so very close I am still so terrified to loose her since I carried our son complication free for 40wks it is hard to quiet the what ifs and I've been doing a lot of praying to help alleviate these fears. I've been in all sorts of pain this week, if it isn't my hips it's round ligament pain and if it isn't my back it's the mysterious sharp pains from our L&D visit which definitely makes me nervous but I've been trying to keep an eye on things and not worry too much. Still continuing on bed rest, which makes me very restless as my nesting has kicked into high gear but I'm trying to stay focused on little projects and things that I can do without overdoing it. Since my L&D visit I've been doing twice daily kick counts (counting 6 movements in a maximum of 2 hours) as per their orders and it is still one of those things that stress me out during the count (even if our baby girl typically finishes in 6 minutes) but it also brings a sense of relied that she is doing okay :) I've had a few days of bad heartburn and charlie horses, and I feel like I'm going to the washroom ALL the time. I've also been battling some third trimester insomnia, some nights I just can't sleep while others are spent tossing and turning in pain. I know I won't sleep much with a newborn but I can't help but think I'll sleep a little better compared to lately. Doesn't matter, she's already my favorite reason to loose sleep.
Another heavily emotional week, although we are so very close I am still so terrified to loose her since I carried our son complication free for 40wks it is hard to quiet the what ifs and I've been doing a lot of praying to help alleviate these fears. I've been in all sorts of pain this week, if it isn't my hips it's round ligament pain and if it isn't my back it's the mysterious sharp pains from our L&D visit which definitely makes me nervous but I've been trying to keep an eye on things and not worry too much. Still continuing on bed rest, which makes me very restless as my nesting has kicked into high gear but I'm trying to stay focused on little projects and things that I can do without overdoing it. Since my L&D visit I've been doing twice daily kick counts (counting 6 movements in a maximum of 2 hours) as per their orders and it is still one of those things that stress me out during the count (even if our baby girl typically finishes in 6 minutes) but it also brings a sense of relied that she is doing okay :) I've had a few days of bad heartburn and charlie horses, and I feel like I'm going to the washroom ALL the time. I've also been battling some third trimester insomnia, some nights I just can't sleep while others are spent tossing and turning in pain. I know I won't sleep much with a newborn but I can't help but think I'll sleep a little better compared to lately. Doesn't matter, she's already my favorite reason to loose sleep.
Measuring 48 inches!
DADDY MOMENTS
Daddy is officially on vacation now and working so hard to get our renovations done and out of the way so we can really get ready for our baby girl.
Daddy is officially on vacation now and working so hard to get our renovations done and out of the way so we can really get ready for our baby girl.
FAVORITE PART OF THE WEEK
Aside from a great ultrasound, Daddy officialy starting his vacation has been so exciting! It is a very real sign that in a few weeks she will be here and we can't wait!
Aside from a great ultrasound, Daddy officialy starting his vacation has been so exciting! It is a very real sign that in a few weeks she will be here and we can't wait!
LOOKING FORWARD TO
As the mad dash to finish our renovations begins I am so looking forward to starting on our nursery and (really) taking things off our to do list.
As the mad dash to finish our renovations begins I am so looking forward to starting on our nursery and (really) taking things off our to do list.
xo, Anne
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