Latest Belly Shots

Here's what we look like NOW at 8 months (33 weeks and 2 days to be specific). I know I'm slowing down and feeling more pregnant, but it's crazy to see how much bigger my belly has gotten. I'll try to keep pictures posted each week from here on out. Next doctor visit is just right around the corner, February 28th. We'll be heading home after that so I'll make a post about my visit and the latest about Bryce next weekend some time.

Dr. Visit: February 13th

I went to the doctor Wednesday and everything is still looking great. My tummy (Bryce) measured 33cm, which should correlate with about how far along I am. He's a little ahead but not by much...I turn 32 weeks Friday (2/15). I weighed 137 and his heartbeat was strong! Doc is still talking about taking him early but we've decided to see if he comes on his own first. If he hasn't arrived by 39 weeks then they'll definitely take him.

My next appointment is Feb. 28th. I go for the Non-Stress Test to make sure he's still getting all the nutrients and not under any kind of distress. They'll monitor him for about 30 minutes and then I'll have my regular check-up.

I'll keep you guys posted!

The Next Step...Bryce's Letters on the Wall

Here are the letters...we have some more decor to get for his room and we plan to hang the curtains soon. Other than that we're good to go!

Still A Work in Progress...And Updates on the Latest Doctor Visit

So far we have finished putting together all of his furniture (not pictured: the changing/dresser combo) and we have cleaned and put on all of his bedding. The teddy bear you see in his bed is a "womb sounds bear". It plays a recording of what the baby hears in the womb...this should make him go to sleep a little easier. We're still not finished. We have the letters of his name to hang on the wall above his bed and some more decor to get, but other than that we're doing good. I'm glad we're this far along since the doctor informed me that he'll probably want to take him around 38-39 weeks instead of waiting until 40. I'm hoping that Bryce just comes on his own around that time instead of having to be induced. Not that I don't want to be induced but I would like to go into labor naturally. Whatever the doctor feels is the best way to go about it, when the time comes, is what we'll be ready for. I can't believe it's getting so close! The reasoning behind the doctor wanting to take him early is because of the affect that gestational diabetes/insulin has on the placenta...it makes it age quicker. Since the placenta is only supposed to be around for 9 months it could cause complications near the end if Bryce hasn't been born yet. My belly is currently measuring 30 weeks which is right on and his heartbeat is great! My next appointment is February 13th so I'll update you some more then.

BYE!!