Wittle People Wednesday: A last peek!

We had, what I'm going to assume, is our last peek of lil' miss before her arrival. I received ultrasounds almost weekly to check fluid levels and other things during the month in the hospital, but they don't give you any pictures there. Being almost 37 weeks, it was extremely hard to get some good pictures because she is so squished in there. It was so cute to see that she had some CHUBBY cheeks, legs and arms. Exactly like her big brother and sister. During the ultrasound she was opening and closing her mouth, sucking on her finger, pursing her lips and yawning. The tech pointed out the large amounts of hair that she already had.  I wished I could have been able to get video of this last ultrasound, but the tech wasn't wanting to record this time. All in all, I was happy to see her.

It's a reminder that things are getting so close now. Though I contract pretty regularly, things are progressing slow. I'm okay with that, as I know she will come when SHE is ready. Since I took some time when I came back home from bed rest to make her a Halloween outfit, I sure hope she does arrive by then.

Baby stats via u/s:

EDD: 11.2.12
U/S EDD: 10.29.12
Estimated weight: 7lbs 8oz (80th percentile)
The tech says the estimated weight can be +/- 1lb 2 oz though



I labeled the parts, as it's pretty tough to see what is what.


Even though this is only an arm, I love seeing how chunky it is. Her little thighs were also nice and chunky.


 
I love this one because really shows her chubby little cheeks.

36 week pregnancy update!

Finally done bed rest and there is no chance of returning!! Wednesday Oct 3rd, I was officially released from hospital bed rest. Friday of the same week, I was able to stop all the contraction medications.

How far along: 36weeks 3days

Weight gain: 21 lbs total

Movement: Eliana will randomly push at my stomach with her foot, knee, hand or elbow. It's interesting to feel a tiny little bump pushing out. Completely freaks out Nolan though. I've also been feeling her practice breathing. That is really awesome to feel.







Symptoms: A little bit of indigestion/heartburn, up all night to pee and just general pregnancy aches and pains.

Labor: I'm currently contracting every 3-5 minutes, regularly. This has been happening since I stopped taking the Procardia. The contractions aren't doing anything to change my cervix, but they are painful. Since they aren't changing my cervix there is nothing I can do but grin and bear it.


I'm currently 3cm dilated, 75% effaced, and baby is at a -2 station.


Sleep: I'm up all the time peeing. It hurts to switch from side to side and trying to sleep through contractions isn't easy.

Best Moment this Week: We made it to 36 weeks! What a milestone that is for us.

Belly Button in or out: In, and I'm pretty sure it's staying that way.

Feet Swelling: When I'm up and around too much I notice my feet starting to swell.



Wedding rings on or off: I keep them off for the most part. I usually wear three rings on a regular basis. One completely doesn't fit. My actual wedding ring does fit, but after a bit starts leaving marks in my finger. The third ring, my engagement ring, fits good, but it seems out of place without the other two. I just put them on my necklace when I want to wear them.

What I am looking forward to:  At this point the only thing to look forward to is holding our little girl soon!

Next appointment: October 10th for a growth ultrasound.