Quick Rolando Update

We had a growth ultrasound today! I am 34 weeks and baby weighed 5 lbs and 9 ounces so he measured a little bit big at about 35 weeks gestation, which is expected because I have diabetes. I am grateful for the extra weight, because I will be induced early so I would rather him be bigger than smaller. He is between 17-18 inches long, and has a perfect, happy heartbeat of 152. My amniotic fluid is measuring completely normal...so we are looking very good. We didn't get any pictures today :( but maybe with the next ultrasound. We are looking forward to meeting our baby boy in a few weeks!

33 1/2 weeks

Here I am facing the final weeks of this pregnancy, and I am so antsy. I want it to be over already. I have had some minor setbacks in the past couple of weeks. First, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which has been ok, I have to prick my fingers several times a day, but I have had no problems, my blood sugar remains well controled with my diet. Then, I encountered another hic-up. My blood pressure was really high at my last Doctor's Appointment. So, as a precaution, I have been put on medication, and been ordered to bed! So, for the next 6 weeks, I can only go to the Dr and to the bathroom. It has been harder than I thought, but I will do whatever they tell me to do.

I have been focusing on the positives and so far they are:

-Because of this I will be induced early, tentativley October 1st. Which is great, because I can't wait to meet him.

-Also, I get to have Non Stress Tests twice a week, which doesn't sound like fun, but I get to hear his little heartbeat for a whole hour....and it sounds like music to my ears

-Ultrasounds, I get to have them once a week to check his weight, which is very exciting.

Ok....baby updates....as of August 5, he was about 17 inches long and weighed 3 lbs 9 oz. That was right on track for 31 weeks. My next ultrasound will be on Wednesday, he should weigh about 5 lbs and be around 18 1/2 inches long.....I will post when I know exactly. His heartrate is very good, between 145-155. At my last NST the nurse was very impressed at how great his heartrate was....ALSO, I got to hear his hic-ups on the monitor....it was very cool.

Luis and I have officially completeled the Childbirth Class offered at the hospital, and we learned a lot, maybe a little bit more, than we originally bargained for going in......(ie the delivery of the placenta was not pleasent to watch) but it was informative and I feel prepared if not ready for the big day. I don't know how anyone can actually be REALLY READY to experience that kind of mind blowing pain, but prepared....yes.

I feel this was a really long post, but well overdue. Here is my latest photo at 33 weeks

Nursery Volume 4.......THE FINISHED PRODUCT

It is done....officially. My mom came up to help and we finished the nursery. The sheets are washed, the clothes are in the closet...just 56 more days (+ or - a few) and there will be a tiny little guy in there......I can't wait. Here are the much awaited pictures

Baby Shower Pictures

My baby shower was last Saturday in Bartow. If you could make it, I am so glad that I got a chance to see and spend time with each of you. If you weren't able to make it, I missed you, but I hope to get to see you soon. Here are the pictures from the shower!!