Week 34

The doctor's visit today was good, short, sweet and to the point. Heartbeat sounded good.  The baby is moving, really active for 2 or 3 days, then hardly at all comparatively the next 4.  He does move everyday, but that's been the pattern.  Today has been pretty quiet.  I go in next in two weeks, then we are down to weekly visits and November.  Crazy! It has gone by super fast this time.

In other news I am feeling better!  My iron number went up from 9 to 10.5 with doing the two iron pills a day.  That means about 31.5.  It is still not where they want it, but its going up, that's a good sign.  They like it about 34 minimum and 36 is where they are more comfortable having it at.  They will just have me keep taking the pills, and hope it will continue to increase.  This last week though, overall, I seriously have had more energy than I've had my entire pregnancy it seems!  There are days that I'm still pretty tired, but for the most part I can actually get more than one thing done, its wonderful!  Hopefully it continues to rise as I near the end of the pregnancy. 

That's all for now, we'll see you in two weeks!

32 weeks

We made it to 32 weeks.  Hurray :). Baby is doing well. Heartbeat about 136ish, which is normal for this time.  Measuring about right on, 31 1/2 weeks.  I am guessing this will be a bit bigger baby than Matthew, who was a week late, but small.  He has always been small...he is almost 30 lbs now though!  Yes, still in the third percentile for weight. It has not changed.

So I have still been super tired. I wasn't sure if it was just because I was getting further a long in pregnancy, which I know defiantly has an affect.  Last time they said they would check my iron again.  I had to ask them, as they did not bring it up. They checked it.   It was at a 9 (so 27) and below a 11 is anemic.  They asked if I was taking the iron pills, which I have been every night.  They asked how I was taking them (best is on an empty stomach with vitamin c not with any calcium near time taking pill). I have been taking them right.  They said I need to double up on the pills. Now it will be one at night, one in the morning. I guess they will check next time and we will go from there.  I am just glad I am not below 6. If you are below 6 that could start causing issues for the baby, including higher risk for stillborn. 

I am down to the 2 week appointments for the next couple times and then down to weekly appointments. I can't believe it.  It has gone super fast compared to last time.  Last time I was super nervous for the little one to get here in general. This time I am still nervous to go through post patrum again. We are trying to make plans in case that happens.  However, even still, I would go through anything to have a little friend for Matthew and another little one in our home. Even if I go through it again, I am very greatful for this miracle.