Baby Update: 35 Weeks

Size of Baby:  On the way to 6 lbs, if you recall a week ago Baby H was 5 lbs 6oz (around the size of a large honeydew melon).  About 18" long at this point.
Baby Movement:  Intensity and frequency increases as the day gets later.  Sometimes I wonder if people notice my belly rolling all around before their eyes.
Position of Baby:  Head down facing to my right side or straight forward, her spine either along my spine or turned towards my left side.  Legs/feet up by my ribs.  Hands usually around her little face.
Changes in Baby:  During this week's ultrasound, she had begun practicing her breathing.  Her little chest was going at it, haha.  So special to see that for the first time. 153 bpm- heartrate during ultrasound this morning- strong!
Changes in Mama:  Pinched ureter pain comes and goes; hasn't been too terrible.
Changes in Daddy:  VERY excited to hold our little baby for himself!  Working hard to get his class done.
Cravings:  Water!  Brown Sugar Oatmeal (probably because the fiber helps me go to the bathroom), Iced Chai Tea
Aversions:  Nothing lately
Current Symptoms:  Intense heartburn if I don't take Zantac before I start eating.  Mild back pains.  Frequent trips to the bathroom.  Really warm most of the time- thank goodness for sleeping in a frigid basement bedroom, *sigh*
Sleep?:  Moved around all my pillows and FINALLY found that perfect little island of comfort :-)
Funny Tidbit:  The doc's office that is performing my weekly ultrasounds scheduled my last appointment for Sept. 14 (that's AFTER my due date! sillies!)- all fixed now.  I asked Dr. Hayes about it and he said, in his stoic manner, "We're all human and make mistakes...you can come in then and it will be easier to check on baby's health.  We'll just look at her on table and say, yup! baby is healthy!"  Then he laughed. 
Nesting:  All of our baby paraphenilia has to be in the same area and organized :-)  Bought white wooden letters that spell "Holly" to decorate her nursery someday.
Exciting News:  Blood tests from last week came back negative, which proves Baby H doesn't have an infection (could've been cause for excess amniotic fluid).  Doc said baby is fine, no issues causing excess fluid, yay!
Looking Forward to...: VA certification being approved so we can move forward in buying a house.
Next Appt: Thurs Aug 11. (ultrasound in GB)

Fundal Height

Typically, fundal height coincides with your pregnancy week.  According to my due date, I should be measuring 30-34 at this point.  At my appointment this morning, my measurement was 36.5-37.  Holy mama!  Doctor still doesn't seem too worried, but she did order me to have an ultrasound at the next available date, Monday July 25.  And then I have an appointment the following Monday August 1.  Baby Holm might be coming sooner rather than later, so get ready (...I say to myself, haha)!  I wouldn't put it past her because if she's anything like her mama, she's most likely impatient.  What can I say?  Like mother like daughter....already. ;-)   

Prenatal Check up

   Yesterday we had our 5th appointment- everything is looking good so far.  I have my next appointment in 4 weeks, and then I will start going in every two weeks.  After talking to our baby doctor, she is going to try to re-submit (based on the fact that Zach's grandma had a heart defect) our ultrasound so insurance will cover the costs (whew!).  I can say I am VERY relieved to hear that.  We were able to talk a little more about labor and delivery in regards to what is important to me.  Feels good to be on the same page.
   The funniest thing happened when the nurse was getting Baby Holm's heartbeat...apparently Baby didn't like the wand pushing down because it got punched 3 times!  Hilarious!  I think we have a feisty little bugger on our hands :-)  Stubborn like Mama and full of energy like Daddy.  Only 16 weeks left until we get to meet our little sea monkey :-)  Max time would be 17 weeks, because the docs won't let us go more than a week past our due date (which apparently is Sept. 9 or something now).  Sometime mid-Sept. :-)
   Results of the ultrasound were great, by the way.  Nothing abnormal, all healthy.  Great news!!  

Need.....water....

     I am sooooooo thirsty these past couple weeks. I can honestly down a whole 24 oz and fill it up, just to drink the whole thing again a few minutes later.  And Repeat. I don't know if it's because I started doing an hour of easy exercise a few times a week, or if baby is just draining me.  Hmmm, maybe a good question to ask the doc at my next appointment in 3+ weeks!!!!!!!  Yay!  I am just so excited about finally getting an ultrasound.  I know I should be happy that I haven't gotten one thsu far, because that means I wasn't high risk or potentially carrying multiples or anything out of the ordinary.  I've read and been told that 20 weeks is pretty standard for the first ultrasound with a normal pregnancy. 
   Last night I overheard Zach talking to his mom about our appointments and the scheduled U.S.  and he seemed sooooooo excited!  I can tell he's very ecstatic about the whole thing.  I can't wait to see our baby on the screen- it will be such a different feeling, especially for Zach.  He hasn't been able to experience any of the bodily changes that I have, so it's super-exciting for him to hear our baby's heartbeat and will be even more exciting to actually see our baby.  Just wait til he holds our baby for the first time; he's not a cry-er, but I guarantee the tears will flow :-)