This was taken at 34 weeks, getting closer! On the good news front, the Dr. said that she probably wouldn't let me go past my due date if at all possible, due to the gestational diabetes. I guess that's one good thing that comes from that particularly crappy diagnosis. She said this last month, she would start checking my cervix, and if it looks "favorable" we would talk about induction.
I was also able to take another peek at the baby by ultrasound at about 33 weeks. We didn't get any pictures, but she does have chubby little cheeks! She weighed about 4 1/2 lbs. The ultrasound tech said that most babies will gain about 1/2 lb. per week from this point to delivery, so we figured if I make it to full term, the baby should weigh about 7 1/2 to 8 pounds. Not tiny, but it could be a lot worse!
How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain: dear sweet baby jesus in a manger...18 pounds (ouch).
Maternity Clothes? Uh, yeah.
Stretch marks: Two. I'm sure they'll be completely unnoticeable after birth *she tells herself in denial*
Sleep: total crap. I wake up every morning between 3 and 4 a.m.
Best moment this week: paint on the nursery walls, beautiful!
Movement: yup.
Food cravings: I'm really diggin' potatoes.
Gender: Still a girl (confirmed yet again at 33 week ultrasound).
Labor signs: more pressure, occasional contractions.
Belly button in or out? Still in.
What I miss: Walking up a flight of stairs without getting breathless.
What I'm looking forward to: Finishing the nursery, and seeing friends for Crab Feed.
Weekly Wisdom: Level out the concrete floor PRIOR to laying laminate. It's easier than having to tear it all up again....
Milestones: If baby were born now, there's a 99% chance of ZERO complications. Woohoo!
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