Saturday, October 24, 2009

31 weeks

Another week down! Every week is such a huge milestone for me and I have to say that I finally find myself becoming a teensy bit excited as the weeks start to go by. I am trying so hard to realize that this pregnancy is different and there is no reason why anything would go wrong at this point. It's still a process though. So I had an appointment on Friday and have lots to share. First, I did get a growth ultrasound (possibly my last one!) and this guy is now 3lbs. 9oz! I can't believe he's so big. Well, I guess that's not really too big but all I can picture are my little 1lb babies. He's measuring a week ahead and is looking great. We got a front view face picture and he finally doesn't look like a scary skeleton since he's got some meat on his bones. He also has the hugest cheeks ever, which definitely comes from me. I also got my last cervical ultrasound and have been officially discharged from the peri's office. My cervical length has actually decreased quite a bit (from 4.5 to 3.2) but anything above 3 is still considered normal, so I'm on the low end of normal. I'm trying not to worry about it since I'm so far along now and I know that the cervix will start to shorten the closer I get.

My Braxton Hicks are definitely coming more frequently now and I would say I'm getting 15-20 a day. They are also getting much stronger and sometimes are really uncomfortable. As I've mentioned before, I'm still working full time from the couch, which is starting to do a number on my back, since I'm lounging back on the couch with a laptop on my legs all day. Due to all of this, by OB decided it was time for me to stop working. I'm actually a little relieved, just because it's so uncomfortable for me to work in that position, not to mention that my left side (hip to knee) now goes numb after about 20 minutes of sitting on the couch, I'm guessing from the pressure on my veins? Anyway, I am now officially on disability. I feel bad for leaving work early but my manager is really awesome and has been telling me for weeks that if I need to go out, not to worry about work in the least. I'm trying not to stress about money, but I will say that I'm very lucky and between my work and the state disability, everything prior to delivery will be paid at 100% of my salary, which is so amazing. After delivery, I'll be able to take 3 months off and will get about half of my pay, which I know is much better than most people get, so I won't complain at all.


10 comments:

  1. Happy 31 weeks :) You're doing good girl. Yay for no work!

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  2. Congrats! Another week closer! He's a great size. Keep hanging in there!

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  3. Man, nothing but good news! I'm so happy for you. Keep taking care of yourself. =)

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  4. =D Big smiles & a huge yay for chubby cheeks!! Hang in there, it can get so uncomfortable at the end. Especially when they measure on the big side (although that's GREAT!). SO excited things are going well, can't wait to see you guys! XO

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  5. YEAH JENELL! Once you get past 32 weeks, it's all gravy! I can't wait to see your little Christmas Elf!

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  6. Here comes baby, here comes baby, in just 9 more weeks (sung like Here comes Santa Clause)! LOL! Can you believe you're in the single digits now. You're just a little excited, I'm am doing flips. You are doing amazing Mommy. Keep up the great work. Can't wait for the good news report next week.

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  7. Wonderful! Hang in there! Praying for you and that little boy. :)

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  8. Chubby cheeks huh? Very adorable. My 9 month old grandson has been practicing his lion's roar so when I first see him I get a big "ROAR" from him. BOYS are so fun! Full of curiosty and adventure! I caught my 18 month old son finishing off a snail in our backyard while I was weeding one day. Lovely snail shell all over his lips! Get ready! Debbie Jones

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  9. I am so happy for you!! :) It sounds like things are going great and I'm happy that you're finished with work for a little while. You deserve a break. Praying for you,

    Jamie

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