33w2d

Dr's appointment today went good. I gained 4 lbs. and brings us to 171 lbs!!! Oh my! Thats pretty close to the weight I had weighed with Lukas (180 lbs.). But I also weighed 140 lbs. starting with him. And this time around they have me starting at 148 lbs. So that brings my total weight gain to 23 lbs. so far. I sure hope I dont gain 40 lbs. That would mean 188 lbs. total!! Yikes! Thats scary to hear for me. All I can do is look forward to losing it all after the baby. I sure hope that works out! LOL!

Heart beat was good, and actually baby measures a week ahead of dates. So Brady must have had a growth spurt these last two weeks. Which Dr. says it can fluctuate +/- a week, here and there.

My blood pressure was good, actually lower than normal. 105/60.

I have been starting to have swelling in my hands and feet wuite frequently during the day now. I took of my wedding ring set about 3 weeks ago and put on my grandmother's engagement ring. This ring once was too big for me to ever wear, but is now just right for size on my sausage fingers and is even a little snug in getting it off. It has been nice though being able to wear her ring. Its very beautiful and a great reminder of her whenever I look at it.

Dr. continues to remind me to drink plenty of water in this heat and to make sure I don't have more than 4-5 contractions an hour. I usually now only get about 1 an hour, sometimes 2.

We continue to have hiccups on th elower right side and have also begun to see large lumps sticking out the side for a couple seconds and then go away. Its realy been neat to see the belly swishing around with his movements. And he gets pretty active when he gets going too.

Getting things ready

We pulled down all the clothes from the attic this past week. I started sorting through them to see what I want to reuse from Lukas and what Im putting in our garage sale next weekend. I was able to wash 2 of the loads so far too. Still have probably 2 more loads to do. Lots of blankets, crib sheets, and all that fun stuff.

I also need to get out there and get a few things still. I still need to shop around and look for a sling. Give me your suggestions if you have one that you love. I think I have decided to get the Diaper Champ by Baby Trend. We had the Odorless Diaper Pail by Safety 1st with Lukas and as soon as e was done with diapers, it was in the trash. It didn't keep anything odorless for crap! Im hoping to have more success with this one.

I need to get down all the bottles and milk supplies to see what I needs. Although I won't be going to work for 6 week after he is born, I am going to be pumping here and there to get a supply ready for when I do go back to work. Im hoping that breast-feeding goes as well with Brady as it did with Lukas.

Im just so excited overall for all this to come. As I went through the clothes and blankets and all, thats when I realize how much Lukas has grown up and it will be nice to have a baby in the house again.

I want to remember this week to get out the first scrapbook I did of Lukas' life. Just to see that baby face again and see his cute little outfits. Just like I posted pics on my regular blog a couple weeks ago. I just love the baby days. Well except for when I lose sleep. LOL! But at least this time Ill only be working 3 shifts a week and not 5-6 like before. So I should be able to nap more during the day when Brady naps. keyword : should.

A peek at my boy.

I was able to get a peak at my little boy tonight. Although he is already head down and was face towards my back, therefore I didn't get to see his face. And not sure that I'll be able to see his face in 3D as I was able to with Lukas. We don't have the 3D probe here at work anymore. My doctors office does do 3D in the office, but all of my ultrasounds have to be done here at the hospital because of insurance reasons. But I might have ask Cassie next time I see her at the office if she can get me in for a 3D.

I was able to get a picture of the back of his spine tonight and his foot in the upper left corner, by my ribs. Now I know whats been poking me there the last couple days. I would feel this push up there and see a huge lump sticking out. Well that was his foot! LOL!

I also go to measure him up and see how close to dates we are. And would you believe that he measured RIGHT ON! Good job Brady! Or good job to me, for feeding this growing boy! :P

And his estimated weight with those measurements is: 4lb. 8oz.

We are only 3 weeks away from 36 weeks. Thats when the baby will start to gain .5 lb a week! So I figure the last 4 weeks he will gain his last 2 lbs. And whatever he will gain in the next 3 weeks, looks like he will probably be pretty close to Lukas' weight of 6lb. 13oz.

So make sure to get those polls in if you haven't already. Lots of guesses so far! :)

31 weeks OB appt.

We had a routine appointment today that went fine.

• Currently at 164 lbs.
• Measuring at 30 weeks instead of 31. Which is hopeful for an induction if I go overdue again.
• Heartbeat was good. Even Lukas got to hold the doppler and feel it vibrate as the heart was beating.