36 week check up

I'm safe for a home birth! Yay!!! I'm officially 36 weeks and the baby's lungs should be mature enough. So relieved! Hoping that this little one stays put for at least 1 more week though. The longer they stay inside, the better they breastfeed.


I had my 36 week check up with Debbie and Lovesta today. Baby is growing great! Heartbeat sounded good, lots of fetal movement, my blood pressure is good, belly is measuring at 35cm,....everything looks swell. 


My test results for Group B Strep came back negative. Hooray! For the past week I've felt more pressure lower in my pelvis. The baby has definitely dropped lower. I suddenly have more room in my stomach and have had a roaring appetite. I can eat dairy again! I stocked up on Greek yogurt because it's loaded with protein; plus it's so delicious with granola and fruit :) The only problem now is that I have more indigestion. This is most likely from the baby now pressing on my digestive system. All normal, but sometimes uncomfortable. 


I had one item left on my home birth check list, and that was a hot water graded hose for the birthing pool. After the appt I went over to Ace Hardware and picked one up. We are now officially set to go!  


I'm so excited to be sooo close! I can't wait to meet my little girl. I'm day dreaming of her and Tucker being together. I think he'll be an excellent big brother. He loves babies and will be a great helper. I'm sure there will be an adjustment period for him. He will obviously not be the only child anymore...and hopefully less spoiled ;) He definitely needs a sibling to balance him out a bit! Ohh the terrible two's.....ahh!


Things I will miss about being pregnant: Most of all, the fetal movement. I feeling of life inside of me coming into being. It's simply a miracle of God. It takes like a billion things to come together perfectly to make a baby. I love my pregnant belly and all the attention from strangers marveling over it! Hehe. Why not enjoy it, right? It's so temporary and who knows if I'll be able to do it again. I love maternity clothes and showing off my belly :) I often day dream about my baby; what she'll look like, what her temperament will be like, her personality, the adorable dresses she'll be able to wear, picturing daddy with his little girl....etc. 


I'm so thankful to God that I've been given the gift to bear children. I've wanted to be a mom for as long as I can remember. I'm so thankful for having one perfectly healthy child and one that appears to be the same. I'm praying that we have another healthy baby and that the birth goes completely well with no complications. Please keep us in your prayers! I'm thankful for a wonderful husband. He is such a loving, supportive, and devoted husband and daddy. I couldn't ask for a better man. I'm thrilled to be sharing this experience with him. I'm also thankful for a loving and supportive family and friends. You've all been so self sacrificial and helpful throughout my entire pregnancy. I'M VERY BLESSED!


4 weeks to go! Or sooner....crossing my fingers ;)

Pregnancy Questionnaire
How far along? 36 weeks

Due date: Somewhere around August 30th, 2012
Baby #? 2nd child
Symptoms? Sensation of the baby's head low in my pelvis, Braxton Hicks contractions, VERY frequent urination, easily fatigued, sore feet and lower back, indigestion.
Fetal Movement? Yes, But as my midwife says, it's more like Tai Chi instead of Karate :)
Cravings? Meat! Fish, steak, cereal, Greek yogurt and granola.
Gender of baby: GIRL
Doctor or Midwife: A Certified Nurse Midwife(Debbie), a Certified Prof Midwife(Emma), and a CPM in training(Lovesta). Plus, a doula(Megan)!
Hospital or home birth? Planned home birth
Mood? Happy!
Looking forward to: Chilling out and watching the Olympics over the next couple weeks and of course the anticipation of  the birth!!!!