Update on Sprout

I went to the doctor for my regular visit last Friday, and found out that my blood pressure had increased for the second week in a row. I tried to blame it on the Halloween party that I had just had in my classroom, but Dr. Young disagreed. Apparently, since my mom had the same problems, it is more likely for me to have high blood pressure as well, and no amount of rest and relaxation is going to change it. After looking at my blood pressure history and feet/ankles that resembled sausages, she requested that I return tomorrow (Monday) to have my blood pressure checked again.

So, the plan is if it is still high, she will think about inducing me, if it has gone down, we'll wait a bit longer. At this point, she's thinking Sprout is about 7 1/2 pounds so she's not going to be a small baby. :)

I'm not so sure how I feel about all of it. As long as she is healthy, I'm fine with whatever. I wish I had more control over the situation, but I don't...and I am learning that...slowly.

Progress!

I had my 37 week doctor's visit last Friday and WE HAVE PROGRESS! It isn't much, but it's better than what I thought it would be.

Dialated: 1cm
Effaced: 50%
Station: -1

So our baby girl is head down and has dropped.

I'm still feeling pretty good except for this stupid cold my students gave me. So now I am off to read in front of the fire and rest up for this baby girl (and a week's worth of conferences+Halloween party)! Hopefully, she'll hold out for a week or two more, but you never know!

35 Weeks Down...35 Days to Go....

...or something like that.



How far along?: 35 Weeks
How big is baby?: She should be about 5ish pounds, but we don't know. I feel MUCH bigger every day.
Weight gain?: 30 pounds...gasp! It's hard for me to admit that, but I guess there's nothing to be ashamed of. My dr. said I am doing great. :) Gotta love those doctors!
Stretch marks?: some tiny ones on my hips...I am sure more are coming...gee thanks, Sprout
Maternity clothes: of course, but Steve's fleece pants and t-shirts are my favorite
Sleep?: Most of the time, I sleep really well, but acid reflux kept me up all night Sunday night. It was probably the worst night of my whole pregnancy. Steve had to go downstairs and steal Tums out of Moose's medicine basket.
Best moment this week?: Seeing everyone at my New Castle baby shower
Food Cravings?: It changes moment to moment. I do love food.
Gender?: She BETTER be a girl (or we are in serious trouble)!
Movement?: Oh yeah. Steve and I were cuddling on the couch the other night and she started to kick him. :)
What I miss?: I love being pregnant, but sometimes I do wonder what it was like to not be so big. It's getting hard to fit in places. Today, I couldn't sit at a table because I couldn't fit. How embarassing!
Belly button: Still in and no signs of coming out...woohoo! I can't believe it!
What I'm looking forward to?: I have one more baby shower at work next week, and then the real nesting begins!