Week 32

A quick update from our last appointment. Again, everything basically the same. Baby's heartrate was around 140, Dr. Mark said I'm right where I should be with size and weight and everything. My blood pressure is still good 128/76, and we go back again in 2 weeks.

We also had our childbirth class yesterday. We had to go to the all day Saturday class since Matt works afternoons. It was interesting and we're glad we went. There were 9 couples at the class and we were surprised to find out that we were the only ones not finding out the sex of our baby. Of the other 8 couples, there were 7 boys and only 1 girl! Our instructor was very nice and answered all of our questions we had. We learned some breathing and relaxation techniques, about the different medications, delivery options, some of the equipment used and watched a couple of videos. We also got to tour the whole building and we really liked the rooms. They are all private, so we don't have to share with anyone and all of the labor and delivery rooms have a jacuzzi tub to use, so I was happy to hear about that! We were also given some information to read, so that'll give me something to do while at home resting my feet. My feet have been swelling almost every day, so I have to elevate them often. Matt has been very helpful and supportive though- of course!

This should be a quiet week and then next week we have another appointment and our baby CPR class. Love, Matt & Ann

Week 30

Well I passed my glucose test-hooray! My blood sugar was supposed to be under 130 and it came back at 116 so I was happy to not have to go through that again! I found out at this appointment that I am borderline anemic, basically low iron, so I have to take iron supplements now. Not that big of a deal, my nurse said it's fairly common for pregnant women to develop anemia because of all the extra blood my body is producing. But by taking the iron pills it'll give me a better chance of not having a blood transfusion after delivering. I got quite a few sample pills so I won't have to buy any for a little while.

The rest of the appointment was pretty standard. Baby's heartbeat was 156, and Dr. Mark said my belly is now around 30 cm! I couldn't believe it had grown that much in 3 weeks. But everything is progressing very well, he figures that baby weighs around 3 1/2 pounds by now and says so far so good. I've been feeling good, my only small complaints are that I get short of breath more often and my feet swell after being on them for too long. But it definitely isn't anything that I can't handle! Baby has been rockin' and rollin' all the time, especially after I eat. But so far I haven't been woken up at night or anything so I'm thankful!!

Well, we go back in 2 weeks for yet another check up. Love to everyone, Matt & Ann