Whoops, I forgot to post about my 32 week ultrasound and checkup and now it's been another two weeks and I just had a 34 week visit. I thought it seemed like it had been awhile...
The ultrasound at 32 weeks went well. It showed the baby was head down (even though kind of sideways) and helped me figure out what I've been feeling. She does this stretch move that really spreads my hips, which must be a back bend. And the little beats I feel on my left side are her feet, tapping away. Honestly, she does not move near as much as my first and her movements are slower and more about positioning--less about punching/kicking. The tech said she was nuzzled into my placenta (gag, haha), so let's hope she's a calm snuggler! She weighed about 4.5lbs. I was one day shy of 33 weeks--so my OB said she was a little ahead but measuring well. Yay!
My 34 week appointment was basically a handshake. There were no ultrasounds or tests. They took the heart tones and my belly measurement and asked how I was doing. I shared my main symptoms--Braxton Hicks, some discomfort, a little pelvic girdle pain, heartburn-- but all is normal/good. I go back in two weeks for another ultrasound (probably my last) and then the appointments start up weekly.
I was given a baby shower this past weekend which was so nice but that combined with my latest appointment seemed to wake me up. Wow, it's actually happening and getting close! I've shared before how this pregnancy has been pretty mentally challenging for me--from the fear, to the accepting, to the control aspects. Even though I'm experiencing the changes and feel the baby inside me, I'm still guarded. I feel like until she is out in the world and deemed healthy, I can't be totally comfortable. Well the clock is ticking and now I feel the pressure. I'm sure it's the nesting too but I need to get on the ball both personally and professionally. It's time to make some plans and get with the program.
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