37 weeks

At my 36 week doctor's visit last Wednesday, I was 1cm dilated, 50% effaced and our little boy was head down at -2 station. The doctor also measured my fundal height to be 32cm, which should have been closer to 36cm. Because of the small measurement, we had an ultrasound the next day, Thursday, to make sure our little guy was growing ok. The u/s showed that his head and length were measuring normal, but his abdomen circumference was measuring small. His weight was estimated at 5lb 5oz (with 10% error). Everything has developed properly, and the amniotic fluid level was good. The doctor then ordered a non-stress test (NST) which was basically just 30 minutes of monitoring the baby's heart rate and movement. The doctor then told us that our little guy looks like he is doing fine, and she said that he is probably just a small baby. There doesn't seem to be any sign of fetal growth restriction, but we will be seeing the doctor twice a week now to keep an eye on him. I will go in for the NST twice a week, and one of the appointments will also include my typical prenatal appt where they will check my cervix. 


This morning I went in for my second NST and the little guy was doing fine. My next appointment will be on Thursday. I have now gained 38lbs! Yikes! I am retaining a lot of fluid lately, and my pubic symphasis/pelvic pain has gotten much worse. I am able to walk around though still, so I am doing okay. We are steadily checking things off our to-do list. Brandon did a lot of stuff around the house yesterday (hung blinds, put up door hooks, fixed things) and I worked on packing the hospital bag and finishing washing all our little guys clothes and blankets that he will be using in the first few months. We also did some furniture rearranging, so I guess we are both really nesting now!


Also, I just noticed that my baby timeline at the top of the blog is now on the very last image! Wow!