Our Last Ultrasound

So today was our last ultrasound, happy anniversary to us! Trevor is adorable. I know that's hard to say via ultrasound, but even the midwife kept saying he's beautiful. She probably tells every mom that, but I still believe it ;) I just love him so much already. What did we find out?

He's big. I was under the impression he was small (despite taking up every inch of my torso) but she thinks he will be average to slightly over average. She measured his belly to be big and showed us where he was at on the chart. Hello, little chunker. She couldn't get a head measurement since he is so low. She kept trying, but his head is pretty well into my pelvis (which she confirmed was where the cramps were from). Even with his head that low, he still has feet in my ribs. No lightening for me :( she said I'm small and I was carrying a big baby and must be in pain, and I'd have to say, she's right. I think it could be far worse though and I would certainly go through worse for him. Lastly, she informed us that I am measuring a week ahead, so hopefully he will also be coming at least a week early. She said he's good to go, and he's perfectly healthy and since he's not tiny, will be able to take the contractions well making birth better for him.

My next appointment is in two weeks to check me up. I'll be full term and at that point will see them weekly until he decides to make his debut. Any takers on dates? I've got a few guesses already!

It's really hitting me that I'm going to be a mom soon.

Belated Update.

So much has happened and I just have been putting off posting, mostly because I'm too tired and lazy to do so. Shoot me. First of all, I'll be 34 weeks on Thursday. Secondly, I finally had my baby shower that was thrown by the lovely Julia Reiniche! She did such an amazing job and I am forever grateful. We had TONS of food considering the large amount of people whom RSVPed. Unfortunately, many cancelled or didn't show very last minute after Julia had already bought the food and everything, so we had a surplus. I know she was stressing out about that, but she must know that I had a wonderful time with those who came and I was so glad to not run out of pizza rolls ;) Thank you so much to those who came to celebrate with me and I appreciate all the generous gifts. I'm working on the Thank Yous and will be sending them out shortly! I'll be throwing Julia's baby shower January 4 at 404 so don't miss it! :)

I have also had several ultrasounds since my last post. Three, I believe. Trevor is doing wonderfully. Mommy, on the other hand, has what we think to be kidney stones. I had severe pain a few days ago and went into Iris. After a urine sample, she concluded that I had kidney stones or even just one. I haven't had pain since, well that was related to that. Pain in General has been a big part of my day to day life. Like today, I had cramps in my pelvis and my back as well as pressure. Then I had a few contractions while shopping with Sharon. Thankfully, I had an appt at 1145 so I told the midwife everything. Turns out the cramping is because he's so low into my pelvis and the contractions are because I'm not taking it easy. I was hardly even walking an hour, so I don't see how that is. She told me again that I'm short and basically I'm going to get my ass kicked whether I like it or not. I can deal with that as long as she's sure Trevor is not trying to come out. I still don't think he's going to stay in there until 40 weeks, but I may be surprised! She also estimated him to be 6.5 lbs at birth, which is in the range of baby Erik and Courtney, so I'm not surprised. I hope that is the case because I'm not really wanting a 10 pounder. I have one last ultrasound December 23 (also my 4 year wedding anniversary) and then a check up every week until I go into labor. Wow. We are really getting close!

I was also informed that my dad is flying out for a week for my Christmas present! Although it won't be until March. Trevor will still be a newborn and I'm thankful my dad can experience that. I wish my mom could come out too and Erik's as well, but they will meet him soon enough!

How far along? 33 weeks & 4 days 

Total weight gain: 25 pounds

Stretch marks? Yes. Just yes.

Sleep? It's getting harder and harder.

Best moment this week: seeing my little man today on the ultrasound.

Miss Anything? Laying on my stomach. Doing HITT workouts. Standing up on my own. Breathing normally. Putting on shoes. Wearing my jackets.

Movement? Often. I found out (which I had already thought) that he is very forward to the surface of my belly, so I feel EVERYTHING and sometimes very hard. I love it, even the ones that hurt.

Food craving: Cheese. Fruit (grapes and peaches especially). Pizza products. Bread. Smoothies as of recently.

Anything making you queasy or sick? No.

Labor signs: experienced Braxton Hicks again and some cramping with pressure, but no labor.

Symptoms: started to get pretty tired again. I also have a lot of tightening and heaviness because Trevor is so low, which makes it uncomfortable to stand or walk sometimes. I'm ALWAYS hungry. My back pain can flare up sometimes and that's no fun. My boobs (sorry for TMI) are achy and leaky which is new for me.

Belly Button in or out? Barely in. Ana was poking it today haha.

Looking forward to: having this baby!!

Our Baby in Veggie/Fruit/Food Term? No idea lol. But he is about 4.5 lbs and about the length he will be at birth.