Definitely Still A Boy!

Good morning, world! I can't sleep, so I thought I would update you all on my prenatal appointment yesterday. There's not too much to say other than it went well, easy and quick (once we actually got in there). It usually does. I am so lucky in this pregnancy. I can only imagine that my next one will be the pregnancy from hell, just to get back at me for having such a good go at it this time around.

Anywho, I will start by saying that I really felt for Dr. Yacoub yesterday. He must have been making up for lost time because when we walked in the waiting room was packed and we all seemed to be booked for the same time. I'm sure I counted four of us, at least, who were supposed to be there for 10:30. Well, 10:30 passed and by the time 11:30 came around I still hadn't seen Dr. Yacoub. I'm definitely not complaining. I understand that he has certain priorities and you never know what he has been dealing with that morning. I think emergency situations and women in labour take precedence over me. Besides, we weren't really in any rush to be anywhere. However, I will complain that the waiting room was incredibly warm and dry. Being pregnant, I always feel very warm lately, so this was just very uncomfortable.

Once we were in, things were smooth, as per usual. I will say, he gawked at my weight gain in these past three weeks. "Five pounds?!?!" What could I do but shrug and give him a sheepish smile? At least it was better than I had expected (I was sure I was going to be eight pounds up). However, he isn't too concerned. Five pounds is pretty normal for a three week period. The shock was mostly because I haven't gained a lot of weight and now all of a sudden I've gained so much. He isn't concerned, so I'm trying not to be either.

He always asks how I am doing and how baby is doing. I feel kind of silly sometimes because I really have nothing to say. I mean, other than the typical aches and pains of pregnancy, I don't have any problems. My biggest issue so far has been the pelvic pain; speaking of which, I am happy to say that it is perfectly fine for me to go for walks as long as I am comfortable with it! Most appointments, however, our conversations go something like this:

"How are you feeling?"

"Good. Great."

"Any problems/concerns?"

"Nope."

"And how's baby?"

"VERY active!"

"Very good, let's take a look."

(The Reader's Digest version, but you get the idea.)

So, let's take a look at baby!

Baby was very active this appointment! His heart rate was at 153 and very strong. Last time he was a bit sleepy, I guess, because his heart rate was only in the 138-140 range. He also kicked the ultrasound wand very hard, which made Dr. Yacoub laugh.

He is head down, too. I am always relieved and glad to hear this because I am always paranoid that he has turned in to a breech position yet again. I was positive just Monday that he was breech, so either he turned again at the last minute, or I'm crazy. But Dr. Yacoub says that he is head is well down and he doubts there is any chance baby will be able to turn again between now and birth. I'm still hesitant to let my guard down. If any baby will manage to turn despite the lack of room, it's this little one. But my fingers are crossed and I'm happy that for now he is head down.

I am also happy to announce that little man is definitely still a little man! We got a very clear view of the boy parts on the ultrasound and I am very relieved. One of my biggest fears is that he will come out and, SURPRISE, it's a girl! I've been hearing too many stories of people who had been told they were having one thing and it came out another. I was even going to ask the ultrasound tech to double check at my next ultrasound appointment on the 28th. So, I was very relieved when Dr. Yacoub confirmed it for me a week early.

And more happy/relieving news. I am measuring 34 weeks, which is exactly where I am supposed to be! I've been so terrified that this is a giant baby and considering my weight gain, I was positive that I would be measuring two or three weeks ahead. Nope. I am right on schedule and I am very happy about that.

So, a very positive 34 week appointment! I have one more appointment in two weeks, and then after that it is once a week for me! Holy wow, I'm getting close!