I just got back from my doctor's visit and wanted to let everyone know that Abby and I are doing great!! Abby's heartbeat was around 145 beats per minute which is healthy and strong!! I've been experiencing some pain in my lower back. The doctor explained to me that there is a joint there that can often cause pain and that if it's bothering me now it will only get worse. Hopefully with more walking and the heat pad I won't need any physical therapy. So far my weight gain is on the lower end of the spectrum but no cause for alarm. And the last thing they checked was my blood pressure which is "wonderful" or so I'm told.
Our next visit is June 12th. At this visit I have my Glucose Screening. This tests to make sure that I don't have Gestational Diabetes. I have to drink an orange drink and then an hour later have my blood drawn (not my favorite thing in the world). So this whole process takes about an hour then for the fun stuff. We get to have our 3D/4D ultrasound that day!! We get to see Abby up close and personal for a full 30 minutes. This could possibly be the last time we see her until September 15th. We get a DVD so I hope I'm able to post it here on the blog for everyone to see!!
Week 22
Oh my lovely baby bump!! I remember the first time Josh realized that my belly was getting bigger. I think this may have been the day where I "popped". I was sitting on the front porch swing waiting for him to get home. I was wearing a sundress and he came strolling up the steps and looked at me and said "You have something under that" as he pointed to my dress. I sat there and smiled and said "No. Just a baby." His response to me was "Well it wasn't there when I left this morning." It was then that I knew there was no hiding the belly bump. I might as well embrace it.
She's kicking much harder these days. I think she has her nights and days mixed up already. Abby loves to kick and move as I curl up to go to bed. Josh has been able to feel her move along with my friend Tracy and my mom. They keep reminding me that she's not a toy that I can keep poking at but it's so great feeling her kick!! It's just a little reminder that she's there and she's healthy.
Last but not least...Abigayle's room is coming along very smoothly!! We have all the pieces of furniture put together, the walls painted and the sheets and comforter on the bed!! We're getting new carpet installed and have to put something on the walls. I've posted a few pictures of her furniture. We put the crib together within 30 minutes. On Sunday I figured that if the crib was that easy I can do the dresser and armoire all by myself. I did...it just took four hours for me to have both pieces together. It was fun and it felt very productive.
Really that's all we have to report today. I'm sorry it has been so long since we last posted. There really hasn't been that much going on. We hope that you are all doing well.
2 comments:
Kristen you look absolutely beautiful. You do have quite a bump going there. I love the name that you all have picked out, it just seems to fit. You all done a wonderful job on the room, it looks great. I am so happy for you two, and can't wait for the new grandbaby to get here. Keep the pictures coming and all the new updates.
Love you both,
Sue
I Love it! The room is adorable and so is the baby bump! Can't wait til your belly is so big you cant see you feet. ha ha But you will be so cute! Take care of your back too... I love you guys, your sister!
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