Tuesday, December 21, 2004
35 Week MW Appointment
Ahh -- it was nice, and non-stressful!! I'm measuring right-on at 35 cm; I'm actually down 2 pounds (I SWEAR I'm eating!! AND with all the cookies I've been eating, I should have been up 2 pounds in 2 weeks!!); my diastolic was slightly up, but still ok (??/80); and my iron level is 35 (perfect -- actually unchanged from each time they check). I had to do the GBS swab this time, and I had to do it myself -- it was confusing!!
My midwife was telling me that just this Sunday, she attended her 10th VBAC this year!! It is so exciting to hear of each success (knowing that the numbers are so low because of how VBAC is discouraged) and knowing that with each additional one she does, it looks better and better for me. AND on top of all that, my local friend is coming in to see her at noon today for her initial consult!! She's about 8/9 weeks pregnant, and I'm thrilled for her!!
Parker was ADORABLE - he went up to Jane when we first saw her and told her we were here to listen to Sprout, and the feel the baby. We all just grinned!! When we got into the room, he wanted me immediately up on the table and a chair puleld over so he could listen. Then he was fine playing with the toys. The midwife told me that it would be fine if Parker were there for the birth, as long as we had someone who could mind him/take him out if he needed it, so we wouldn't be dealing with that. I'm so glad to hear that!! I haven't decided whether or not I want Parker there, but having the option open is awesome!! OH! AND baby is LOA (best position for labor/birth) and still vertex (I'd thought twice this week that s/he might have moved to breech). I'm sooo excited!! My midwife keeps talking too like I'll go early -- she has a "feeling". That really makes me nervous, but I know that she isn't precognisant or anything, so I'm not believing it -- still an nice thought!!
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