34 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 34 Weeks (+4 days at time of photo)

Size of baby: Baby is the size of a Cantaloupe.  Weights almost 4.5lbs and almost 18" long. 

Maternity Clothes: Regular long shirts are getting a bit short, might be time to bust out a few maternity tops. LOL  

Gender: Sweet baby girl.  

Movement: ALL THE TIME, she is so very active ALL the time.  

Sleep: Meh, overrated

What I miss: Bending over with ease

Cravings:  Halos. Those tiny tangerine fruits. I eat about 5 at a time. LOL 

Symptoms: Tiredness, and hip discomfort. 

Best Moment: Baby reacting to mommy and daddys voice just about on command

Baby Update:

We had a little drama with baby girl a week ago.  As I have mentioned before I have a low lying placenta (Placenta Previa).  Last Wednesday at work I started to have bleeding, and cramping while in the office.  Although not the wisest decision ever, I drove myself to the ER where I was showing signs of Pre-Term Labor (PTL).   My contractions were very strong, and coming every 5 minutes or less.  They quickly started me on terbutaline to stop those contractions.  3 injections later they had slowed way down, and my bleeding had stopped.  My doctor thought it would be best if I spent the night in observation just to be safe.  They transported me via ambulance (ugh), to Baptist where my OB has privileges, and she could keep a close eye on me, and baby.   Once I arrived at Baptist, they decided to start me on corticosteroids just in case baby decided to come early (this is for lung development).  This bought me a two night stay in the hospital (boo).  By Friday I was feeling good, and the baby was doing great so they sent me home on modified bed rest to take it easy until baby arrives.  Thank you to EVERYONE who has offered to bring meals, who have brought meals, washed clothes, taken care of Loralei, etc.  You have been a huge blessing and help to us. It is hard to take it easy during such a busy time of the year.  :)

My roommates on my last night at the hospital. 

Super cute hospital dinner date!