32 1/2 weeks!

So now that I am high-risk and have pregnancy induced hypertension (that seems to have gotten under control with the meds I am taking)- I get to see the OB twice a week. On Monday's I get to go for something call a NST- a non stress test, they strap these 2 monitors to my big belly, one monitors contractions, the other monitors baby's heartrate. They are looking for kicks and movement that raises then lowers the heartrate by a certain amount. It doesn't hurt at all and you get to see your baby's heartbeart (well hear) for 30 mins while it records all the goings on.

So my child never kicks when they want him too- it doesn't mean there is something wrong, they just want to make sure he can do everything and kicks appropriately and the baby responds correctly. So he doesn't kick like they want him too, he's just not a big kicker- I don't know what to do abt that- he just doesn't. So then they make me come back for a biophysical which is also called an ultrasound. SO they did one this morning and I am measuring at 35 weeks, 1 day and they think the baby weighs 5lbs, 5oz!!! I have a little man in my belly!!!!

I was happy to hear that, I rather be larger than smaller- he's following after mama's footsteps. But he always passes the biophysical and he is faced down (meaning not breeched) and who knows- he could be getting ready to be born! The thing is even though he might be a bit larger (94 percentile for his age group), he still needs to grow internally at the right pace- nervous system, lung functioning, brain, etc... So we want him to stay still for a bit longer- another month or so, and then I would be more comfy if he wanted to come out.

My mid-wife said that if the baby grows to like 9 1/2 lbs they would offer me a c-section (also the ultrasound tech was like "your baby has a big head!")... and really, I don't know how I feel about it. I mean I would miss most of labor (presuming I don't labor naturally before due date) and it would be so much quicker, but I don't want to have surgery if I don't need to.. And it would be scheduled, so things could be much more planned for.

But as of this moment, no changes have been made, just a big baby- which makes me very happy- good, hearty stock!! After all both the donor father and I are of russian heritage- which makes for good strong people! Hehe!

&&&& I bought my bassinet yesterday and we are gonna make great progress on nursery this weekend! Woohooooooo :) :) :) :)