Eric and I are enjoying a nice relaxing day with each other. We are hanging with the dogs, and going to the movies to see Four Christmases. It's nice to not have to travel, and instead just chill out with each other. We are going shopping in the morning to get our new TV, and we're both quite excited!
Shim had his 32 week checkup yesterday, and all looks great. I'll actually be 33 weeks tomorrow. I've gained 15 pounds total, so it looks like I have a chance of making the 25 lb goal. (I really didn't want to go over 25-30). His measurements and FHT were right on target, and I go back in 3 weeks for my group beta strep (GBS) test. Then its EVERY WEEK! I cannot believe I am that close. It's really kinda silly to go so often, especially since I'll refuse internal exams except at 35 and 40 weeks. They don't give much useful information, and they dramatically increase the risk of introducing bacteria and infection. Of course, I'll consent if there is something not right....but otherwise no exams for me. I'd rather not know I'm two cm dilated at 36 weeks......it means nothing and simply makes everyone around you nut-so thinking you'll go into labor soon.
If anyone finds it interesting that a woman can actually make her own choices when it comes to their own pregnancy health, feel free to read "A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth". It's a very research based book that I love, being in the research based healthcare field. Women need to do research on their health and choices, and not just take everything some healthcare provider says as the law. And not just women!!! Everyone should. Nothing wrong with a little education when it comes to our own bodies and health. I get so frustrated at work when pt's come in, not even sure of what exactly their surgery is. ARE YOU KIDDING? If someone was cutting me open, you'd better believe I'd have done my research. Okay, enough of that soapbox.....not even sure how I got on that one!
One more thing; it turns out Florence (the SC town I'm from) has a fabulous toy store! Lots of natural and wooden toys, and their plastic stuff is BPA/PVC/phthlates free. I'm so excited! It's not a problem for me to find that stuff in Charlotte, but now my mom can finally shop for Shim somewhere other than online. I'm so happy to see that even small southern cities are jumping on the bandwagon to provide safe options for our children.
Now, go eat some Turkey!!!
3 comments:
BEST BOOK FOR PREGNANCY HANDS DOWN! I LOVE IT AND READ IT A COUPLE TIMES!
I'm also not going to do that constant checks for no real reason. Hope you two/three have a happy turkey day! Gooble gooble!!
Nikki,
Sounds like you had a very nice Thanksgiving! So glad your pregnancy is progressing so nicely & that you are doing well! Here is a little update about Shim at this point (yes I am so stoked 4 you)!
Fetal Development:
Your baby is now 19.4 inches from head to toe and weighs about 4.4 pounds, and you are probably both very aware that it is getting more and more cramped in there. Your baby's adrenal glands have grown and are producing hormones that stimulate you to lactate. Are you thinking about food more in this home-stretch? Seafood can boost the development of your baby's brain, which will develop most during the ninth month. However, the FDA recommends you consume no more than one serving per month of shark and swordfish due to potentially higher levels of methyl mercury found in these fish.
Aren't you so excited? Tell Shim hello for me!
Kim :0)
Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are doing great! I too love that book... read it a couple times too!!! And I agree with you too about exams. None are neccessary until due date.
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