We had our 34 week checkup today and Miss Brooke is right on track. I am measuring where I should be and her heartbeat is in the 140's still. No contractions yet, and we are totally okay with that! Dr. Adams asked me if I had any or not and thank goodness, no! We start weekly doctor visits now, so my next appt is Thursday. Still can't believe it!
Adam is in Orlando this weekend with his Dad getting my car all fixed up before she arrives. I wish he wasn't gone again, but we are so thankful for Bob to help with my car and save us literally thousands of dollars, since we can really use that when Brooke gets here and I am not working!
We started our childbirth classes this week. So far it is just a review of what I already know, but I think Adam learned a little bit! Next class is Monday.
Mood: Our birthing classes are making me anxious because it is a reality check of what is coming VERY SOON!
Energy: The smallest things make me out of breath. Not sleeping well isn't helping either!
Cravings: I'm running out of room in my stomach, so food isn't quite as exciting now-a-days. :-)
Nausea: Figured out that I am having heartburn. I've never had it before, so I didn't even know what it was! HAHA!
Total Weight Gain: 23 pounds
BEW this week (per BabyCenter):
Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.
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