Thursday we went in for one of the many check-up appointments to make sure everything is normal and baby is growing. My doctor said it felt like I was measuring around 27 weeks so he suggested an ultrasound the following day to check the growth of my uterus and baby just to make sure he was growing enough. We really weren't worried at all because I can tell he is getting bigger every day. He feels so much heavier just this week.
So we went in for a sonogram and were completely shocked to find out that not only is baby Barrett healthy and growing, but he is measuring at over 30 weeks! He is already 3.2 pounds! So it looks like we are going to have a larger than average baby. I feel so lucky to have a healthy and growing baby, but I have to say that knowing my baby's head is measuring at 31 weeks already and that his whole body is measuring over 30 weeks makes this first time momma super nervous about actually having him. It's starting to become real that he actually has to find a way out of me...I was hoping to just stay in pregnancy bliss and denial and keep pretending that the stork will somehow deliver him from my stomach to my arms in a cute little basket. I just have to keep telling myself it will be worth it once we are holding him in our arms! Only 11 weeks until the due date!
How far along? 29 weeks
How big is baby? 3.2 pounds! About the size of a butternut squash...this seems appropriate considering he is constantly squashing all my organs, specifically my bladder.
Total weight gain? 19 pounds! It is so weird to see the number on my scale now. I am having to try really hard to not let it get to me that my whole body is expanding.
Maternity clothes? Yep. Found some really cute pants from Express that aren't maternity and they are amazing! The waist band is smocked and they are light weight and so comfy!
Sleep? Sleeping good, but Barrett kicks me if I roll over a little too much.
Best moment of the week? Definitely watching our baby on the screen during the ultrasound. He kept opening and closing his mouth and moving his tongue around like he was tasting something. I had just had a peanut-butter and jelly sandwich, so I think he was enjoying that. It was adorable! My mom came too so she got to see her first ultrasound since she was pregnant with me!
Food cravings? Still sweets.
Food aversions? None.
Symptoms: Nothing really new. His kicks are so hard that they actually startle me. They will also hurt once in while now too.
Mood this week: Probably more on the grumpy side. I am feeling stressed about everything we haven't done and being in the third trimester is making me realize how soon he will be here. We have got to get to work on the nursery!
Movement: All the time. I have some good videos of my stomach jumping around with his movement but for some reason they won't load into this blog.
What I’m looking forward to: My baby shower on Saturday!!!
What I miss: I cannot wait to sleep on my stomach again.
Next appointment: Thursday, June 21st.
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