Our dr appointment went really well on Friday. Colton was wide awake and moving around like crazy during the sonogram. He was doing that practice breathing thing like crazy. (Remember last time he wouldn't wake enough to do it.) I think he was just showing off and being very onry. Every time the sonogram tech would try to clock his heart rate, he would push on the wand, lol. She was like oh my goodness, he is a wild thing. We just laughed and said yup, thats our boy. He finally settled down and let her get it. It was strong as usual and my fluid levels were normal which was great news. He was measuring a full week a head in all his measurements and in the 53rd percentile for a 33 week 5 day baby; but we were actually only 32 weeks 4 days on Friday. She said that he has a big head. Just what a person who is fearful of the delivery process needs to hear, lol. I guess that is what I get for eating a lot of Omega 3 (DHA) things lately. I'm that weirdo that has been eating things that are good for whatever has been developing in his little body. These last few weeks I read that it's a major brain development time for him so that is why I've been eating the Omega 3 (DHA) things and have been reading to him like crazy. He's been getting a daily bible lesson, lol. I've just started adding alot of extra vitamin C and antioxidants because his immune system is suppose to be in a serious building mode now too. I'm a weirdo I know. Apparently all I'm doing is making a big a baby, haha.
He is estimated to weigh 4 lbs 13 oz which is just right under 5 lbs. So he gained roughly a pound these last two weeks and I gained 2 pounds. He is still breach but is sitting really low. So all the pressure I've been feeling is from his little butt. Dr said that they will give him till 36 weeks to turn before we talk about doing a c-section and are aiming for inducing at 38 weeks. Heck at the rate he is growing, I am so glad we are being induced and not quite sure I want him to turn, lol. If he is going to be as big as it's sounding, I'm A-OK with a c-section. I've had enough knee surgeries that I just don't get worried or stressed over surgical procedures but the idea of pushing scares the tar out of me. Weird, right?! I'm sure our little onry boy will turn at the last minute and make me face this pushing fear. Oh well, I will survive. She said that the reason why I've probably had a lot of back pain this last week is because he was in middle of a big growth spurt. She said it'll probably calm down a while and then be bad again as he has more spurts. Oh the joys. I've just gotta make it 5 more weeks. Let the countdown begin - first week in May, here we come!
Saturday was my CPR training class. They taught us the proper procedures on adults, children, infants, & babies. We also learned the proper ways to handle choking on all the ages and when to start CPR if needed. I'm glad I did it and feel more prepared and ready for our little guys arrival. Hopefully I'll never have to put this training to work but I feel better having it in my back pocket! All we have left to do now is pack the hospital bags and I've already made the checklist for that. I'm not sure what I am going to do with myself now that I've got everything done. Sitting back and waiting isn't my style.
I will tell you that I'm not a fan of this third trimester business. I think it has definitely been the worst of the three. Sleeping is impossible, bad backaches, carpal tunnel thats getting worse, and occasional migraine like headaches. Oh and I had my first charley horse in my left calf muscle the other night. That was fun - not!! And to top it off, I still have NO cravings. ARG!! But I guess it could be a lot worse. I'm just thankful to have a healthy growing boy on our hands!
Stay tuned for more. These last 5 weeks are bound to interesting!!
xoxoxoxo
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