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Update 12/06/11

How far along: 39 weeks, 7 days to go!
Size of baby: I have reached the size of a watermelon!
Maternity Clothes: Nothing new. Hopefully I can pack these up soon!
Gender: Baby Girl!
Movement: Less and less.
What I miss: My energy, being able to sleep through the night.
Cravings: I'm not really craving much of anything.
Symptoms: Severe swelling and heartburn and just sick all over :(

Doctor's appointment was ok today. Her heart rate today was 134. No exam today because I haven't had any contractions or anything. I am stuck at home today, though. Once again, my blood pressure was higher than normal and there was protein in my urine. The doctor is worried about preeclampsia again.

So, today I am stuck at home peeing in a jug every time I have to go, which is a lot! In 24 hours I go back to the lab to get some blood work done so they can test for the preeclampsia. If it comes back positive, Little Miss has to come out! I don't know how long it will take for them to get the results back but I would assume it's pretty quickly since this is pretty serious.

It makes me nervous to think that something might be wrong but I might have this little baby this week so that's a good thing! At least the nursery is done and ready for her! I'm hoping that we can get the kitchen done before she comes but if not, oh well.

Oh a happier note, my Christmas shopping is just about done. I only have a few more items to buy and them it's time to wrap! I love to wrap Christmas presents. I love the cool wrapping paper and decorating with bows. And I love having presents under the tree! I decided to buy one or two higher priced items for everyone this year rather than a bunch of small things.

Baby Bump photo of the week:


That's all I have for now. We have another appointment scheduled for next Wednesday as long as we make it until then.

Comments

  1. LMKDecember 6, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    you need to wait 10 more days! or let me guess again...

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Good look! Wishing you the best!

    ReplyDelete

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