I had my monthly OB appointment yesterday, and so far, so good! The doctor measured my fundal height as a tad on the large size during my exam, so I got a surprise ultrasound to check on the growth of the baby. The little one is currently clocking in at 2 lbs. 7 oz., which puts him/her in the 68th percentile.... pretty much right on target! Though on the larger side of "normal", the measurement wasn't enough to affect my current estimated due date, so Shep has lovingly been referring to baby as "our little chubster" ever since. While I'm certainly not concerned about having a large baby at this point in time, this does help explain why my tummy has felt so gosh darn full for the past week or so. It always feels like I've just gulped down a gallon of water in that "a bit hard to breathe deeply" kind of way. In addition to the size, all of the baby's body parts looked good, the heart rate was strong, and we got another photo for our sonogram collection, so I'm a pretty happy camper!
In addition to my regular exam, I also took my 1-hour glucose tolerance test and had a blood draw to check my iron levels. I'm not sure exactly when the results will be back, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I passed with flying colors! :) And last but not least was the Tdap vaccine. Apparently this is given to women in their last trimester, to vaccinate against pertussis {a.k.a. whooping cough} in particular. The baby will get its own Tdap vaccine upon birth, but since whooping cough get be life-threatening to infants and the U.S. is currently experiencing an epidemic, it's best to receive the immunization during pregnancy. I'm all for vaccinations, but booooooy did this sucker hurt! 36 hours later my arm is still SO sore that it hurts to dress myself or really do anything that requires lifting my arm more than a few inches. I get the flu shot every year and am used to some soreness after that, but this Tdap soreness is a whole new meaning of sore! Ouchy mama! I hope it goes away soon!
I realized while looking at my calendar today that my due date is exactly 3 months from today {May 25th}, and my last day of work is exactly 2 months from today {April 25th}, so things are definitely "getting real", real quickly!
Here's a photo for anyone on bump watch! Any new or revised guesses as to whether baby will be wearing pink or blue once born?? :)
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Looking good, Nicole! Your bump is adorable...nice and round :-) I got the Tdap vaccine yesterday! My arm KILLS and I've got a low grade fever and feel a bit crummy overall, but I'd do anything to keep my baby safe :-) Hopefully we both have our arms back soon! You do have a little chunker! My baby measured 2lbs 10oz at 30 weeks! My dr has been saying he's measuring small all along. I'm so excited to see what these babies will look like! It's coming up so soon!
ReplyDeleteOh and I predict team pink for you :-)
Wasn't the TDAP pain crazy?!?! Mine finally started to subside enough that it was pretty bearable on the third night. Wow, that was so sore though! Hope your soreness or crummyness didn't last too much longer!
DeleteOh my goodness -- I am sure by 30 weeks that our little chunker will be 3 pounds already -- yikes!!! It's so funny to me how these little babies grow at different rates. As long as they're healthy though, the size doesn't matter!! :)
I'll mark you down for a Team Pink vote! This is getting fun -- I think between blog readers, family, co-workers, and random people on the street, it's about a 50/50 split!
Hmmmm...I was predicting boy but as I see your new bump picture and how high you are carrying your baby, I'm going to predict girl. I can't wait to find out!! Won't be too long now. YAY!
ReplyDeleteOK, Mel, I'll move you over from the Team Blue to Team Pink vote!!! Only time will tell! :)
DeleteSo jojocardosa says boy and Mel you say girl! Well, our little Chunkster McChubbkins will be one or the other, so one of you is right.
ReplyDeleteTeam pink... I think girl! :-)
DeleteMy hubby obviously can't read. Just kidding. I teased him about this and then saw your second post -- thanks for setting him straight! ;)
DeleteWell, I'm staying on Team Green....because I have no idea! Looking forward to the big reveal, lol! I'm so glad that everything went great at your appointment and your l'il one (er, I mean BIG one!) is growing on target and is healthy! You look great, too! I'm so excited for you....you're on the final 3 month countdown -- woohoo!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Allie!!! How are you feeling??
Deleterutabugas look like the funny screaming things off Harry Potter! i think they are also called a turnip! happy 3rd tri!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charlotte! Turnips I've definitely heard of.... though I don't understand this fruit/veggie business because in my mind a head of lettuce (Week 26) is much bigger than a turnip (Week 27)? Maybe I just haven't seen any really large turnips before. ;) Hope you're feeling good!!
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