33 weeks

 

I had my 33 week check up yesterday and my regular high risk doctor is on vacation. Her replacement was quite clinical and I didn't really like him but he did tell me he thinks my blood sugars are fine, despite my fasting levels are always 2-4 points over the normal. I asked what is the delivery plan for Gestational Diabetes most people are induced at 38-39 weeks and he said no just flat no there is no plan. I  definitely cannot wait to see the regular MFM at 37 weeks which to me is way too far out but then again I did say I am not in love with this practice so whatever.

And now, as I look down at my ever-growing baby bump, I can no longer see my toes. Yep. Gone. I also have a whole slew of uncomfortable symptoms that have decided to both pop up and stick around, but a lot of great things are going on too, so while a lot of things feel TERRIBLE… it’s all so worth it.

How big is baby? At 33 weeks baby is about the size of a pineapple.This week Baby weighs a little over 4 pounds, since I did an ultrasound with my appointment per the tech baby is 4 pounds 10 ounces. She is in the head-down position and may descend into my pelvis at any time in the next six weeks and begin to press into your cervix. Funny, I thought she was already pressuring down there.

What's up with me- Gained 12 pounds so far this pregnancy, having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions but I think I need to drink more water. Shortness of breath & definitely pregnancy brain.

Sleeping on my side! Side sleeping is my nemesis. I hate it with a passion so much that I find myself dreading going to bed at night. Gone are the nights of getting a goodnight sleep– I guess this is prepping me for the after-birth, right?

32 Weeks today

I am getting really uncomfortable, sleep is getting difficult and heartburn is only getting worse each day. She has been quite the mover this weekend mostly when I am trying to sleep. Even through all the discomfort I wouldn't trade it for the world. I will admit, pregnancy is not easy, my hat is off to the moms that are pregnant with multiples. My prayers also go out to the ladies that are still waiting...while my journey is not over until I have safely delivered and I have my baby in my arms, I still think about those still waiting to see those 2 lines.

 

 

 Baby Specs

 

By now, your  baby weighs 3 3/4 pounds (about the size of a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. She'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth. To accommodate your and your baby's growing needs, your blood volume has increased 40 to 50 percent since you got pregnant. And with your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and crowding your stomach, the consequences may be  shortness of breath and heartburn.

 

 

We hit the 30's

 

31 Week STATS

Your baby is about the size of a coconut, and she will now gain as much as a half pound per week until she's born.

Baby's Length: 16.18in.

Baby's Weight: 3.31lb

 

At 31 weeks pregnant, development of your baby’s major organs and body parts is largely complete, and she'll gain weight rapidly during the final leg of your pregnancy. This week, your baby weighs about 3.3 pounds and is between 16 and 17 inches long. Her taste buds have started to develop, and her eyes are open. You may start experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which are practice contractions that help prepare for labor.

 

I saw the Nutritionist a day before thanksgiving and I now am using a glucose monitor to check blood sugars 4 times per day. YAY me...rolls eyes. I am doing ok with eating but my fasting tends to still be slightly elevated. I got to see the little one and as always she did not cooperate which brings me to present. I did an elective ultrasound on 11/30/2017 and guess what.....she still did not cooperate. I absolutely give up, the kid will not show her face. I was told though that she was estimated at 3 pounds 10 ounces.

I did the hospital tour on 11/28 and I was completely underwhelmed. It doesn't help that the hospital does not have great reviews but as my husband said, "you are going to have a baby and then leave not live there". The plus to this hospital is that they have a level III NICU, which I hope we don't need.

My OB appointments are now every 2 weeks and I start NST's ( Non Stress Test) bi weekly next week.

It’s strange to think that in no more than 8-10 weeks I’m going to be writing with a newborn. As I’ve been writing, our little one has been squirming and punching me internally, a not-so-gentle reminder that baby is getting ready for the world. Maybe some of the strangeness of all of this will dampen after we actually set up the area for the baby. We live in a tiny condo so no nursery unfortunately. Gifts are still coming in and we are so incredibly blessed. I am pretty sure we won't need to buy diapers for the first 2-3 months or even more.

Cravings/Aversions: Nope. I’m perhaps pregnancy’s most boring craving/aversion person.