3D/4D Ultrasound

Dustin and I had our 3D/4D ultrasound done today. My job has such wonderful perks! We were planning on having the ultrasound in the next 2 weeks (around 32 weeks), but the ultrasound techs were slow today so we had it done this afternoon. Graham was not in the best position, so we were told, but I think we got some incredible pictures. He would not move his hands from in front of his face, nor would he move up out of my pelvis to get the best face shots. They were able to get the entire ultrasound session on DVD! Everyone is welcome to come watch.

It is amazing how much he has grown since his 20 week ultrasound. It is also amazing what you can see with the 3D/4D ultrasounds! Graham is head down and measuring on the small size of normal. Both sound wonderful to me! He is measuring appropriately for his gestational age. They estimate his weight to be about 2.25 pounds. Of course, this estimate comes with the disclaimer that it could be off a pound either direction. So he weighs some where in between 1.5-3.5 pounds. His heartbeat is in the 140's. Apparently, the round hard area we have been feeling on the left side of my stomach is his bottom! We were also able to see him sucking. It is truly unbelievable that all of this is going on inside me right now. He has both his hands and feet up to his mouth, but we could not tell what he was sucking.

I also found out I passed my glucola test. Which is a good thing because we all know I am not giving up my sweets! Our next office visit should be in 2 more weeks.

29 Weeks

All of the Green's are still doing well. I have had no more cramping or contractions. My back is starting to hurt by the end of the day, but I have a feeling that is the way it is going to be for the next 11 weeks! My belly is still growing daily (and my belly button is almost completely flat). Graham is still moving and kicking like a wild man at night time. There is nothing better than feeling him kick and knowing he is safe and happy.

The nursery is coming along wonderfully. The rug arrived this week! It looks great in the room and Maggie loves it. Graham's room is starting to fill up with all of the goodies we have received from our showers.

The college girls hosted a dessert shower on Sunday. It was so fun to catch up with everyone. I was supposed to do my Glucola test on Monday, but decided to post pone it until Tuesday. Maybe if I had paced myself, and not had a WHOLE plate of chocolate goodies, I would have been better off. Oh well!

Dustin and I have decided to put our house on the market. I know it may be a crazy idea with Graham's due date only 11 weeks away, but it is also exciting. Dustin and I have found a house that we like in the Carilion. The neighborhood is in between Furman and Green Valley Country Club. The house is new and ready to be moved into. The neighborhood has a pool and lots of "green space" for playing. We are going to see what kind of interest we get on our house. If it sells, then we can move in (quickly) to the new house. If if doesn't, then we will stay put. Luckily, all the nursery stuff will look great in the new house!

We will continue to keep everyone updated!

28 Weeks- Third Trimester!

We are officially in the third trimester! Graham should weigh around 2.5 pounds and be 15 inches long. He still favors my left side, but he will be forced to fill out all areas as he continues to grow!

We had a little scare this week, but we are back on track now. I started having some cramping at work on Tuesday. I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions, but no true cramping up until this point. Work put me on the monitor to make sure Graham was ok to check for contractions. Graham was happy as could be. He was moving, and kicking, and his heart rate was in the 130's-140's. I had one true contraction in 30 minutes, which is fine, but I was also having irritability (not true contractions but some tightening of the uterus). Work sent me home to rest and prop my feet up for the day. As you all know, I am never one to pass up a nap! I took it easy for the rest of the day and was ready to go back to work today. No more cramping! I think I am going to have to slow down some, but I guess I am lucky to have kept my regular pace up until this point.

We also had our first baby shower last night. One of Dustin's co-workers and his wife hosted the party. It was all Bank of America friends. They were all very generous and we came home with some great gifts! Maggie snouted through each one of them when we got home!

27 Weeks

We are almost to the third trimester! I know I say it every week, but my stomach is continuing to grow at a fast rate. I am scheduled to do my glucola blood test next week, to check for gestational diabetes, but we are not going for our doctor's appointment until 29 weeks. Everyone is still doing well. I have started to have leg cramps during the night, but that is what happens when you are 27 weeks pregnant and standing on your feet all day long.

Dustin and I are having our deck painted and Maggie is having a hard time not sniffing and sticking her head through the railings. When I got home today Maggie had grey paint on her ears, whiskers, toenails, and other random spots on her body! I think she created a lot of extra work for the painter!

26 Weeks

26 weeks and growing! No real exciting new news to report for this week. Graham is becoming more active and filling up new areas of my stomach, although the left side seems to be his favorite spot. I was able to feel either a knee or an elbow (some joint) this week. He should weigh about 2 pounds and be around 14 inches long now.

Our next doctor's appointment will be at 28 weeks. We will do the usual measuring of my stomach and listening of the heartbeat, as well as the Glucose Tolerance Test. I will drink some sugar water and then have my blood drawn after one hour. This test is an indicator for gestational diabetes. We will have our next ultrasound around 32 weeks. This ultrasound will be the 3D/4D kind. I cannot wait to see how much Graham has changed since his 20 week ultrasound!