Today was our 32nd week ultrasound. This time my father got to come along which was great. Besides the fact that we had to wait 1.5 hours after our appointment time to get seen, the appointment went very well (at least we had more time to visit!). The very first thing we learned is that Baby Dep is already head down! That was awesome to hear, assuming he won't decide to move from that position. Laura, the ultrasound tech, mentioned it is unlikely that he will manage to move out of the head down position, but you never know. We don't really need to worry about his position until week 36, anyway. In fact he is very low down, near my pelvis. At first he was also facing my back, so I was afraid we weren't going to get to see his face.
(profile in all 3 images - not as easy to see due to his position)
We were able to get all of the measurements needed and he is measuring in the 30th percentile. According to our doctor, that is perfect. Yes, he is a little smaller, but he is nowhere near the percentile that we would need to worry. Plus, with him being a little smaller, my labor and delivery should be easier. Laura was also able to see that he is approximately four pounds! Considering my sister and I were both four pounds when we were born, I can picture what he looks like inside.
Of course he was kicking during the ultrasound and Laura felt him every time against her hand. She said he was a very strong little baby. You don't have to tell me that! He was actually moving around and not just kicking, so we did get to see his face after all! His hands were by his face and he was moving his mouth. So cute. Now that I think about it, with him being face down, no wonder why I always feel his hiccups very low near my pelvis. Also, maybe he is using my bladder as a pillow...
How far along? 32 Weeks
Size of Baby: Squash (16.5 inches long, 4 pounds)
Waist: 41 in.
Total weight gain: 22 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Looks like some are trying to form on my right hip now...urgh. I am trying some new oils and am being very vigilant in putting it on.
Sleep: Can be good, but mostly not. Still all the same reasons as the last few weeks. I hate waking up sore!
Best moment this week: Seeing baby today during our last ultrasound of the pregnancy. Can't believe the next time we see him will be when he is born!
Miss anything? Not being uncomfortable all of the time.
Movement: Movements are much more pronounced now! This is mainly due to the fact that he is bigger, and becuase of this, the amniotic fluid isn't as much of a buffer anymore. My whole belly moves when he moves, its actually fascinating to watch. He gets the hiccups pretty much everyday as well and I usually feel those very low near my pelvis. I found out why today!
Food cravings: Nothing to note.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No. I did get sick over the weekend though - I think it was a 24 hour bug that is being passed around.
Gender: Boy!
Labor signs: Braxton hicks contractions. Some days are worse than others.
Symptoms: I tell everyone that I am feeling the aches and pains of pregnancy now. I walk slower, pretty much do everything slower. I can hardly do anything without some noise coming out of my mouth. My tailbone is still healing, so some days it hurts more than others. I am trying to cut back the physical labor I do at work, because I definitely feel sore after very quickly.
Belly button in or out? Out entirely now.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, but I do get emotional much quicker.
Looking forward to: Our baby shower!
Fact: Most of his wrinkles are disappearing, especially on his face, as more fat is deposited under his skin. His hair is becoming thicker with each passing week, and you may even be able to see it on an ultrasound! (-Everyday Family)
(yucky stretch marks)
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