I was back with my normal OB for a checkup this week. I realized just how much I LOVE her approach to prenatal care, she always puts me so at ease and is very laid back. My blood pressure was back to normal 102/60, making my little bit higher BP from a couple weeks ago negligible. Joe came with me to the appointment because we got to have a little peek at Baby L during the fetal growth ultrasound. My OB said these ultrasound measurements are much more accurate than the anatomy scan at 20 weeks since everything is larger/easier to measure and are therefore not as easily skewed. I am now officially carrying a completely average sized baby in the 45-50th percentile. My belly is measuring right at 33 weeks. She is estimating Baby L's weight to be somewhere in the range of 4 lb. 6 oz. to 4 lb. 14 oz. The HR is 153 BPM. My amniotic fluid levels are normal and baby is head down. Everything is checking out completely normal so unless something changes there will be no reason to do another ultrasound or induce me before my due date. This was all GREAT news since I want things to be as natural as possible, and especially since I had my first real pregnancy scare over the weekend. I started experiencing some light bleeding Friday evening that didn't go away until Monday. I called the OB office on Saturday morning and was so thankful when my own OB was the one on call. After she asked lots of questions she assured me over the phone everything was fine, and left me with the simple instructions to try to kick my feet up a lil bit more. Anyone who knows me knows I do not like to sit still. I earned myself a bonus cervical exam at this checkup because of the bleeding. The good news is everything looked completely fine and my cervix is still closed. This was a huge relief. I want baby to stay in mama's belly cooking awhile longer, the last thing I want to do is put myself into early labor. I was apparently one of 3 women that called with bleeding over the weekend, all of which had been putting up Christmas decorations/cleaning/overdoing it. So from here on out everything in moderation, no lifting heavy objects, and I need to be kick counting twice a day. The OB was having fun with the ultrasound because Baby L was kicking/moving like crazy as she was moving the wand around. She also asked us one more time if we wanted to know the sex of the baby. But after waiting 33 weeks, there is no way we would want to ruin the surprise. And even if we had wanted to know Baby L was all curled up in the fetal position not willing to share the secret anyway!
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| Baby L's face is to the left of the image. The nose is the bright spot in the middle, and the lil hands are both curled up in a ball underneath the chin (one top right, the other bottom right). |
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| HR 153 BPM. Heart looks great! |
Our friends Laura and Callie planned a baby shower for us in Columbus! We actually decided to have the shower at our house, which worked out perfectly so we had more time to visit with friends and family from out of town and we didn't even need to transport gifts (Huge help with the whole kicking my feet up thing, not to mention my friends left the house spotless!). Joe was also excited because everyone was able to see all of his hard work in the nursery. The theme for the shower was "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder What You Are..."
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| Callie's brother designed the invitations, they were so cute! |
The ladies all did such a great job decorating/planning (my Mom and sisters helped), and everything nicely
matched my Christmas decor (it is that time of the year!). We also had
quite the spread of food.
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| The Favors |
All of the guests had to guess whether Baby L is a boy or girl, and the response was overwhelmingly BOY. Callie also made a list of old wives tales which I had to answer. The old wives tales pointed in favor of GIRL 10-5. Everyone also filled out cards with guesses and advice which will be so much fun to look back on when Baby L arrives. My sister Nicole guessed the largest baby, but I have no plans to steal the big baby award from her if I can help it!
Baby L received so many wonderful gifts. We are so blessed. We had a great day celebrating with all of our friends and family, and even got spoiled with another gorgeous Ohio winter day! It was especially fun having all of the little ones around. Our stairs and swing set (oh and doggy tennis balls) were a big hit with the kiddos, and I can't wait for Baby L to join in the mix!
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| The Grandmas loving on Scarlet's baby, Jordyn. I guess they are ready for another lil one! |
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| I love this onesie, thanks Krista! My friends know me too well :) |
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| Callie, Laura, and I. Thanks for all of your hard work ladies! |
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| Joe, Linda (Grandma Lude!), and I |
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| Sarah and I. Thanks for taking so many pictures at my baby showers! Baby L, don't worry Auntie Sarah will make sure you are always well photographed :) |
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| Nicole, Callie, and I |
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| Sisters! Auntie Nicole and Auntie Renee are so excited to meet Baby L! |
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| College girlfriends. Oh how life has changed! |
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| Hubbies joined in for a pic. (All the guys grabbed lunch and drinks during the shower). |
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| My family. |
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| Lude Family |
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| Mommy and Daddy To Be being silly. |
Joe (a.k.a. Clark Griswold) finished hanging Christmas lights outside. I told him to take it easy this year but I guess he just couldn't help himself. We are so excited to start our own family Christmas traditions with Baby L next year.
I spent a little time in the nursery organizing some of our baby shower gifts this week. It is still a work in progress, but I did get all of the books on the bookshelf. What a great collection I got at the baby shower!! The dogs and I took a break to read a couple books to Baby L together. I have a feeling we'll be doing a lot of this in the future. The fur babies have gotten extra clingy with me over the last few weeks, they barely leave my side. I think they know something very big is going on!
We wrapped up the week with a Labor and Delivery Tour at OSUMC. To be honest since we work at OSU we could have probably skipped this, but I guess it was still good to see the rooms. We also got to see a really cute baby in the nursery which made us really excited to hold our own little one. What I do know is the beds and pillows look extremely uncomfortable. I need to bring a pillow! I am sure we will appreciate all of the help in the hospital but will be ready to get home after we have Baby L.
Baby is the Size of a Durian (or Pineapple)
New for baby this week? Eyes are open while awake, bones are hardening, major brain developments, antibodies being passed to baby as their immune system continues to develops
Total weight gain/loss? About 29 lbs
Best moment this week? Baby Shower
Movement? Baby likes to jump on Mama's bladder. Still very large movements. I often feel the butt right under my ribs.
Food cravings? Sweets. Laura's chocolate chip cookies.
Labor Signs? I had probably a few too many Braxton Hicks over the weekend but that has slowed down
How is mama feeling? Back to normal and relieved now that I know everything is on on track. Still a lil harder to breath with baby smashing my diaphragm.
Looking forward to? A 65 degree weekend (in Mid December?!). Work Christmas Party.
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