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February 29, 2012

33 weeks

Well I officially feel pregnant...and it has only taken 33 weeks. I am going to the bathroom ALL OF THE TIME...no matter what time of the day or night. Luckily, my classroom is joined to another classroom, and the teacher can stand between the classes so I can use the restroom :-)

I am having to sit A LOT more at work too...being on my feet all day is killer! My body lets me know when I need to sit by giving a nice Braxton Hick. I can count on them almost every day at around 3. And getting out of bed is a sight to see...I basically side two arm push myself up and swing my legs over the side at the same time and hope I get out. I can only imagine what the next 6 weeks will be (since I am 34 weeks tomorrow!)

Baby H is moving a ton, and  one of our favorite things to do is stare at my stomach and watch her move. I literally start to laugh almost every time she moves from one side of my stomach to the other. It is just so funny/weird/awesome to feel and see. Besides moving a lot, she hiccups at least 3 times a day. Her hiccups really started hard at 31 weeks, but as she gets bigger her hiccups get stronger. I can always count on her to hiccup after dinner and then again before bed. She definitely LOVES all food, and after I eat I feel her move the most. Bill thinks she is going to love food as much as me...we will wait and see :)

Bill and I have come up with a new name we like too. We have not completely thrown out the old name, but I am LOVING this new name and so is Bill. Originally I was set on Elizabeth (my middle name) as her middle name, but now I am throwing around other middle names too. We will see when she comes what name fits her ♥

It is hard to believe that she is going to be coming so soon. These past 33 weeks have gone by so quickly! I am really starting to feel ready for her...diapers are bought, her room is done, her bed for our room is bought, and most importantly we have her car seat!

These next few weeks are going to go by quickly with spring break coming up and company coming into town! March is going to fly by and April is going to be here before we know it :-)

♥ Meggan

February 25, 2012

Baby H's Room!

Well her room is almost finished! We have a few more things to add the shelves, but we need her here to finish it (her newborn pics and initials...which means we need a name for her!) We also need to hang curtains and get a lamp...And we are done! We have had so much fun doing her room...Now we are ready for her to come! Only 7ish weeks!!




♥ Meggan

February 21, 2012

Yes, I am small...

The comment I get from everyone...I mean everyone....is "you are so small! When are you do?"

Yes, I am small...I only measured at 29cm, but Baby H is very healthy. Her weight is excellent and so is her length. My blood flow to the placenta is great, and so is her breathing! I wish I could just put it on a shirt (it was my mom's idea!).

I went to the doctor again today, and Baby H exactly where she should be. Her heartbeat was lower 136bmp, but Dr. Deka said "as she matures her heartbeat will drop." I cannot believe that with all of the chocolate chip cookies I eat (they are my FAVORITE food right now), I only gained one pound. I wish I could eat like this forever!

This week has been a very eventful week. Bill and literally my entire class got sick. Bill got the flu Monday, and in my classroom I had strep throat, ear infections, colds, and the flu. And somehow, I made it through it all without getting very sick. I did get a little cold, but nothing I couldn't beat without liquid and sleep (no medicine for me!) Wednesday, Baby H welcomed her third friend Elin Isabella (Kate + David's baby girl)! When we announced we were pregnant some of our closest friends in Arizona were all pregnant too! And now we the last one had their baby, so we are next!

This weekend, we almost finished Baby H's room. We just need to hang two pictures and the chalkboard (we made) and we are done! Pictures will be posted soon.

♥ Meggan

February 15, 2012

the first of many times she will worry me...

31 weeks started out a little scary with my last doctor's appointment. I measured a little small (still within the "safety range" but still small).  I knew in my brain she was okay, but my heart kept worrying about our little girl. Why was I measuring small? Was it me? Was something wrong with Baby H?

I made the ultrasound appointment for Friday (2/10) morning, and of course Bill joined me. The appointment went really well! Baby H weighs about 3lbs 10 oz (which is a little bigger than books say she should be at 31 weeks!). My blood flow from the placenta and the umbilical cord looks good. And my amniotic fluid looks good too. The doctor will type a full report and give it my doctor, but everything was in the normal range.

Baby H at 31 weeks 1 day!
Also, on Friday I had my work baby shower! I am so blessed to work with so many amazing people :) We got so many wonderful gifts including a handmade blanket + hat, beautiful clothes, her Bumbo seat, and most importantly her car seat!

This week I continue to be in LOVE with chocolate chip cookies! That is my only real craving, which luckily is easy to satisfy :) I made cookies, put them in the freezer and enjoy them everyday (don't worry I made them small on purpose!)

♥ Meggan

February 7, 2012

29 and 30 weeks

So I just went to post on 30 weeks, and realized I forgot to post on 29 weeks...oops!

29 weeks was uneventful, so that may have been why :)

We have had a very busy 30 weeks! Saturday, we took our all day birthing class at the hospital. I was not sure what to expect with the class, but I will say I found it more informative than I thought. Our instructor was pretty entertaining too ( a 65 year old nurse...who would have thought!) We learned what labor "should/could" look like,  all about the epidural (which I will be getting...fyi), and all the ins and outs what it will be like at the hospital. For being a 7 hour class it went pretty fast.

Today was another doctor's appointment! My weight was where it should be...22 pounds :) And my blood pressure actually went down. Probably because this appointment did not include a sugar drink and blood being drawn. Baby H's heartbeat continues to be strong at 145, and she is moving like crazy. Last night she was rolling all about in my stomach, I literally asked her to stop so I could go to sleep. I measured a little small, but still within the the window...I was 28 1/4 cm. Since I am 30 weeks, I should be between 28 and 32 cm (2 cm each way is okay). We also had a a different doctor this week, so she may measure a little different than our regular doctor too.

We are getting another ultrasound next week, just to make sure everything is good to go with Baby H. The doctor is not worried since, I have measured right on track for my other appointments, and I am still in the okay area. But who does not want another ultra sound? I cannot wait to see our little girl :)

♥ Meggan