Baby Update Sept. 3rd

Today was my 34 week checkup. I was excited to find out how Ethan was doing. I was even MORE thrilled to find out that I had only gained 2 lbs. in the past 2 weeks, which is where they would like you to be gaining in the end. He actually told me good job for holding it down to 2 lbs! Hahahaha

Ethan is doing fantastic!!! He is still estimated measuring in at 4-4 1/2 lbs. which is a tiny guy to me. If we do the math which is what is normal for the end of the last month or so, it is common for the baby to gain 1/2 a pound a week. So, that would put him at 6 to 6 1/2 lbs. which is right where Zach was at 6 lbs 10 oz.

Also, he is head down, and in position at this time. His legs are half way up my stomach, and his head is laying up against the bottom of my stomach. The Dr. is going to do my Strep B test at my final 2 week appt. 2 weeks from now, just incase my water breaks. According to him, he would rather be safe than sorry if my water breaks, and even though I am having a C-section, if it breaks, and I do have Strep B- then it could be dangerous for Ethan. I didn't have Group B Strep with Zach, and I highly doubt I do with Ethan. But, I do not mind being safe.

I got my paperwork for my C Section today. It gives all the details of what is to come, and how things will work when I get in there. I feel so relieved, and prepared. It is such a different expierence already from the birth of Zach. Let's just cross our fingers a wrench doesn't get thrown into the mix. I guess the only thing I can do is be prepared for anything!! :)

Time to get my boy in bed... so, til next time---