Prenatal Check Up for Baby P

This afternoon, I had another prenatal check up for Baby P with Dr. Hulsen.  My blood results came back great and I am not diabetic, even after I ingested a ton of sugar on the day my blood was drawn.  Dr. Hulsen said my pregnancy is coming along great!!  Dr. Hulsen's famous words, "You're so Normal!!" My blood pressure is perfect and I'm still gaining weight at a healthy rate.  Dr. Hulsen wasn't able to tell whether the baby's head is up or down at this time, but he said he isn't worried.  He will be more thorough as I near 36 weeks.  If he still cannot determine the position of the baby's head at 36 weeks by external palpation, an ultrasound will be completed to determine the position of the baby.

I have officially entered my 8th month!!  Time is flying by.....  I am more and more uncomfortable by the day and I have insomnia at night!!  I was up until 1am last night cleaning the house because I couldn't sleep.  I couldn't sleep because I was having contractions/Braxton Hicks contractions, Charlie Horses in my calves, and shortness of breath.  Dr. Hulsen told me to monitor my contractions and if I have more than 4 in an hour he wants me to call him.  I will now start seeing Dr. Hulsen every 2 weeks for prenatal visits.

 32 weeks and 1 day

Nolan was in bed before the monthly pictures were taken, so I didn't want to wake him up.  He is starting to understand the word, "baby."  I don't necessarily think he understands I have a baby in my belly though.  I bought a sleeper the other day at Old Navy and put it on my belly to show Nolan.  He ran to the sleeper hugged it tight and said, "baby."  Let's hope he has the same reaction when he sees his new sibling for the first time! :)