34 Weeks

Another day and another appointment. I have a feeling that these weekly appointments are going to make the last few weeks fly by! Today we went in and I was told every week I will come in before my appointments and have Non Stress Tests (NST). The midwife had mentioned the possibility of having these at last weeks appointment, but we didn't get the confirmation until today. The purpose of the tests is just to make sure she's moving around like she supposed to. The beginning of the test she was sleeping, so they had me drink some water and she woke up and did what she was supposed to! Jared did freak out when her heart rate jumped into the 190s and he told me to relax so she would! Well the nurse was happy to tell him that it was totally normal! She explained that when Olivia is sleeping or just chilling, her heart rate is in the 150-160s. When she wakes up, her heart rate increases and that's what they want. She reassured Jared that Olivia is doing what she's supposed to.

After being hooked up for 30 minutes we went into another room for measurements and to check her position and fluids. Fluids are really good and it's looking like Olivia is weighing in at 5lbs 11oz. Currently her head is down, so we're praying she stays that way. She is measuring two days ahead of her due date, so it's anyone's guess when this little girl is going to come. We did ask the doctor how much she thought Olivia would weigh at birth and she is thinking 7-7 1/2lbs. Let's hope she's right. Jared was over 7lbs and I was over 6lbs so I'd be happy with a 6 or 7lb baby! We will have a quick ultrasound at every appointment just to make sure she doesn't flip and to monitor fluids, weight, and length. Hearing that was a nice surprise we weren't expecting.

So all in all things are going well. We've started packing our hospital bag, we finish labor and delivery classes tomorrow night, and we pre-register at the hospital on Friday! Busy, busy, busy!!

Until next time!
-AKL