30 Week Appointment

I just can't even believe we are already at the 30 week point in this pregnancy.  I can't even tell you where the time has gone.  I am actually closer to 31 weeks right now and that means single digit weeks are just around the corner.  Some days I think to myself that she will be here in NO TIME! Then other days I think the day will never come.  I really just can't wait to meet her.  Technically I'm already holding her but I want to hold her in my arms.  Once again, I remind myself, soon enough.  So let's get to appointment details shall we.

• We were supposed to have a 3D ultrasound done yesterday but when the technician started rolling the little probe thing around we realized we weren't going to get to see her precious face after all.  She was really low and head down, with her head facing my back so there was no way to even get a side view.  We did however get to see her body and she's a big girl! The last ultrasound seems like forever ago and the change in her size is crazy.  She's definitely running out of room in there.  Even though we didn't get the 3D picture we wanted, we still got to see her moving and kicking around in there and that's all that matters!


• I gained a total of 2 pounds in two weeks.  They say that a pound a week is about normal for the third trimester so I feel like I did ok.  However, my doctor still seems worried about my weight gain.  I'm up to 28 pounds total right now and I'm actually proud of that number.  I thought it would be much worse at this point.  He wants my goal to be under 35 and I'm all for that and will work my hardest but with 9 weeks left that may be a hard goal to meet.  We will see how it goes!


• Baby girls heartbeat was 153 bpm.  Still strong and doing great!


• My blood pressure was 102/60 which is really good.  Health wise I've done great.  No blood pressure, sugar, or cholesterol issues to speak of.  Yay!


• I got the all clear for travel at Thanksgiving, which means I will be able to visit Dustin's family in Virginia and attend the baby shower his mom is throwing us.  I was glad he said it was ok to go.  Just have to make sure and walk every 2 hours.


• I also got the all clear for some prenatal massages that my hubby so sweetly bought me.  I will be scheduling one for next week! So looking forward to it.


• As for me, I'm doing well.  I am losing energy daily but trying to still keep it around for as long as possible.  I am sleeping terrible at night.  I rotate sides at least 20 times a night and I'm pretty much miserable at night laying there.  I'm also swelling some most nights, hands and feet.  Thankfully it's just mainly at night though.  Other than that things are dandy.  Can't wait until January!