Today I had my 34 week check-up and Maddie and I are doing great! My belly measured right on track and my blood pressure was good too (no pre-eclampsia signs which is always a good thing!). I also gained 4 lbs in the last two weeks, bringing me up to 164 lbs (32 lb gain overall). It was more than I hoped for, but I know that over the last two weeks I haven't been able to eat as healthy as I had wanted, so hopefully next week's appointment won't be so much! The doctors weren't worried about it though and said to just try and keep things to a total weight gain of 40 lbs.
Maddie was doing great too! Her heartbeat sounded good and she's been moving all over the place! The doctor confirmed that she is head down and has her back along the right side of my belly, with her feet wrapping around to the left side. I can't wait to see this little one!
My next appointment is a week from today, February 19th. Starting with that appointment, I'll also be getting an internal exam each time I go. I'm sure they're not the most comfortable thing, but it'll be interesting to see how my body is changing to get ready for the delivery.
We're working to get a lot of things done over the next few weeks too, so that we can just relax in March and wait for Maddie's debut! We're picking up the final baby things we need from the stores this weekend and will be doing a ton of laundry to get it all ready for when we bring Maddie home.
Our maternity classes have been going really well too! We took an infant CPR/first aid course on the 1st and then a breastfeeding class on the 3rd. Both were very good and informative, and were taught by really nice nurses. I am hoping we never have to use what we learned in the CPR/first aid class, but I'm really glad we went! This past Tuesday (2/10) we went to the first part of our babycare basics class and we're going to finish that class up this Tuesday (2/17). This last week we learned how to do sponge baths, change a diaper and swaddle a baby. It's been a fun class so far and I'm anxious to learn more next week.
Can you believe that we're only about 5 weeks away from our due date?! We are getting so excited!
Lots of love,
Nile & David
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OMG...5 weeks away?!?!?!?! Thats so close... I cant believe it...I just cant wait to meet her.
oh my my. I cant believe it's so close! what a continued blessing that everything keeps checking out perfectly and you and miss maddie are doing so great! love you guys so much!! cant wait to meet her! :)
was neat to hear how well prepared you and david are for maddie's grand appearance. only 2 weeks left in february and then it's march - and we all know what march means. we are excited for you. love you bunches, papa bob
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