Daily Archives: May 18, 2012
9 Month Update!
Today I am 36 weeks and 3 days!!! I cannot believe I have reached the 9 month mark! By the way, I count months by counting 4 weeks to 1 month. I know there’s an extra 2-3 days added to a total month, but it’s just easier this way! =) So last Friday we had another growth ultrasound, most likely the last ultrasound before our Lily pad is here! She’s now in the 35th percentile, she’s getting bigger, still small, but growing, so yay! Also, the ultrasound specialist pointed out she’s growing more hair on her head as well, woohoo! She’s facing head down as well, ready to go, and as of Friday, she weighed in at approximately 5lbs 10 oz! She’s bigger than me than when I was born (5lbs 5oz), but then again, I was a twin haha. Her heart beat also measured at a fast pace of 153 beats per minute! Overall, things are looking great! Here’s her beautiful profile and close up of her little button nose and plump lips from the ultrasound!
I had my baby check up appointment this week to confirm things are moving along smoothly. Her heart beat measured at 134 beats per minute (I guess she’s not an active morning person…haha), that could be a good thing for us! I gained 1 pound since my last appointment, putting me at a gain of 12 pounds total now. My belly measures at 33cm and the doctor measured my cervix for the first time and I am excited to say I am 1cm dilated and my cervix is starting to thin out! This doesn’t mean our dragon lily will pop out any minute, it just means the process has started! It can take a couple weeks, a few days, who knows! It’s exciting nonetheless!
So how am I feeling now that I’m 9 months in? Well thanks for asking! I’ve started to feel some Braxton Hicks Contractions, and it’s a little confusing because sometimes I’m not sure if it’s just her moving really strongly that made me uncomfortable, or if it’s the contractions. As for my belly button update, it’s nearly flat as a pancake now! I knew it was bound to happen, but it’s better than popping out into an outtie I guess, although I’m still waiting for that to possibly happen. Also, no stretch marks yet (that I know of) woohoo!! I sure feel lucky!! I feel great, but now and then, the contractions creep up and my belly sides feel really tight and uncomfortable. I tend to get a lot of back aches too when I’m working at my desk or driving in the car, so luckily when I’m work, I can just get up and walk around. Today is my last day working at work, then I get to work from home till she’s here! I have lots of trouble sleeping at night. I often have to sleep sitting up so that I don’t get acid reflux, and I wake up in the middle of the night a lot because I have to pee. I forgot what it’s like to sleep through the night, I guess that’s my body’s way of preparing me for what’s to come!! Other than that though, we are just super excited for what’s to come in a few weeks so these little back aches and pains will totally be more than worth it!
Here is my monthly photo taken yesterday when I was 36 weeks and 1 day! Special shout out to my sister, Jennifer, for capturing me at my best!
