Growth Scan and 32 Week Baby Bump

Yesterday Michael and I headed back to Johns Hopkins for yet another growth scan to see how Baby Girl is doing. Everything looks good, she is now measuring in the 19th percentile which is much better than the 2 previous scans (11th and 7th). The Dr. is guesstimating that she weighs about 3 pounds. Hopkins doesn't like to see babies go below the 15th percentile, and she is close to that line so the Dr. wants me to come back in for another scan in one month. Overall it was one of our better scans and gave us some hope that she won't be as small when she arrives.

Here is my 32 week baby bump picture. It is hard to believe I have only gained a few pounds, I feel like HUGE!!

Wordless Wednesday- Bed Head

Week 32

Week 32

At 32 weeks, baby’s birth still seems kind of far away, but you and baby are physically ready in a lot of ways, just in case there’s an early arrival. Baby may have turned so she’s in the head-down position by now, poised for her trip down the birth canal. Still growing, your baby weighs in at about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches.

Weight gain/loss: My Dr. was very happy to see that I have finally gained some weight, only 2 pounds but a gain is a gain.

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks?

No new ones

Sleep? Still getting up 1-2 times a night.

Best moment this week? I had my bi-weekly Dr.'s appt this morning and everything looks good. I am still measuring 1-2 weeks behind, but they aren't too concerned. The baby's heartbeat was strong at 156 BPM, and she is no longer breech.

Food cravings? Fresh fruit and sweets

Gender: Little girl!!!

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

Yep, all the time.

What I miss?

Being able to pick up Austin and carry him around.

What I'm looking forward to: I have another growth scan at Hopkins this Wednesday to see if the baby has gone up in the weight percentile. Our fingers are always crossed that she will eventually have a growth spurt, no luck so far.

Milestones: 32 weeks down, only 8 weeks to go!!!

Thomas Bubbles

Austin is seriously obsessed with bubbles. Last week I bought him a new Thomas the Train bubble blower and he has played with it every.single.day since! Well worth the $3.99 I paid for it.

Wordless Wednesday- 31 Week Bump

Week 31

Ok, so I officially suck at blogging these days, my apologies. The weather here has been perfect, so I would much rather spend my time outside with Austin enjoying these last few weeks, just the 2 of us.

Week 31

She's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month. She's getting so big, she's probably crowding your lungs. She's going through major brain and nerve development.Eye development, too. Her iries now react to light! All five of her senses are in working order.

How far along? 31 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Back up to pre-pregnant weight finally.

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks?

No new ones

Sleep? Still getting up 1-2 times a night.

Best moment this week? Michael and I are finally starting to talk about names.

Food cravings? Salads

Gender: Little girl!!!

Belly button in or out?

In

Movement?

Yep, all the time.

What I miss?

Being able to pick up Austin and carry him around.

What I'm looking forward to: Dr. appt tomorrow

Milestones: 31 weeks down, only 9 weeks to go!!!

Quick Update

I just talked to my Dr. and he wants me to start coming in weekly (every Monday) to get bio-physical profiles done of the baby. The Dr. has decided not to change my due date b/c he feels it isn't worth the risk. So we are now back to monitoring the baby's size to make sure she doesn't drop anymore.