We are getting very excited as the days are growing closer, but also a bit overwhelmed by all that still needs to be done!
Yesterday we got another ultrasound:
Why did we get another ultrasound, you ask? We had our normal weekly appointment yesterday and they were still concerned about my blood pressure so decided to run some extra tests to make sure the baby wasn't being affected in some way. The first test - a biophysical ultrasound - was a 30-minute ultrasound where the tech watched for 3 things: baby's movements, baby's breathing and amniotic fluid levels. We're waiting to hear back from our doctor this morning on those results. The next test was called an "FHR" (or something close to that) and they hooked me up to the fetal monitor where they watched my contractions (normal Braxton Hicks, don't worry!) and the baby's heartbeat to make sure the baby's heart rate wasn't going down during contractions - indicating "trauma", which could have resulted in an early birthday - we passed this test with flying colors and the nurse commented multiple times on the "happy and healthy baby in there". They also drew more blood and were thrilled with those results as well. So all in all, everything was good, but Mama (that's me) is committed to really, really taking it easy now as we want this little one to stay in there as long as it can and not come out early because big, bad Mom couldn't sit still!
Pics of mom during utrasound and during FHR:
Pics of mom during utrasound and during FHR:
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