Baby on the Mind

To start off with, I passed the glucose test with flying colors!  I’m very happy that I don’t have gestational diabetes.  Whew!  One less thing to worry about.  Last Wednesday I had my fourth ultrasound.  It was great to see how much she has grown.  The 4D images are so much amazing now that she is bigger.  I really can “see” characteristics of my husband in her face!  I was so happy to hear all the organs are developing normally.  She is a little over 3 lbs., which is good.  She’s head down, so I’m happy about that.  I’m trying to sit on my birthing ball to keep her in the right position.  I also use a wedge pillow in the car.  I’m hoping it helps.  Yoga and walking seem to be good too.  

The only concern was that her belly seemed big to the doctors.  They asked me if I had taken the glucose test for gestational diabetes, and I told them that I had passed.  I asked them what would cause a “big belly,” and they said all babies are different.  I’m trying not to worry about it… or worry that I’ll have the infamous “big baby” scare later in the pregnancy.  I am really hoping for a natural birth without any unnecessary intervention like c-sections or being induced.  They want to see me again in 6 weeks for another ultrasound.  I didn’t expect to have another one.  At least I’ll get another look at her, and maybe will have the “big belly” thing all cleared up.  I would have pressed for more information from the doctor, but he didn’t have the best bedside manner.  I get my ultrasounds at a different place then my typically OB.  When I have my next prenatal visit I will ask the OB or midwife for more information.  On a happy note, a friend of my husband sent me a gift certificate to a spa!  I was so surprised that I cried.  I’ve been wanting to go to this spa, but I always thought of better ways to use the money.  He’s such a great friend!  I think I’ll make an appointment for sometime after 30 weeks to celebrate.  I can’t believe I’m 29 weeks already.  I found my first stretch marks- oh dear!  The time is going by so fast!