29 Weeks and 5 Days

Thankfully this pregnancy has been absolutely perfect so far but my regular OB has me see the specialist (Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor) every 6-8 weeks or so.  It's no big deal, and I am sure I will get more into why eventually.  Just with genetic history and our personal history we drive the two hours to Wichita for those appointments.

If the drive wasn't such a pain in the butt, not to mention absolutely boring, (not kidding... there is hardly anything but plains in between Independence and Wichita), I would love going there.  The MFM's office is wonderful and advanced, the nurses and staff are so nice, and it is right next to a Jimmy John's.  Need I say more?

Today I had an appointment there.  They called me into the back where they do the ultrasounds on a giant 52" LCD screen (it's as awesome as it sounds!), and told me their system was down.  While they were waiting they would do my weight and blood pressure.  It was taking longer to re-boot than expected but they kept me patient by feeding me cookies and drinks.  Not just cookies that somebody brought from home, although I would not have turned those away, these were the fancy bakery sugar cookies!  Then staff didn't leave me alone for a second, but I didn't feel it was because they weren't allowed or anything.  We just talked and joked, ate cookies, and talked some more.  I actually really enjoyed myself.

Finally they were able to start the ultrasound.  Baby Girl was balled up tight but was cooperative enough to allow all the measurements to be taken that were needed.  However, when it was time to take the fun pictures of her face and hands, she refused.  We couldn't get a single shot of even her profile.  What a little stinker!!  She weighs in at a whopping 3 lb. 6 ounces!!  She is up a whole pound and a half from just 3 weeks ago.  Plus, she is measuring a whole week ahead of schedule.  Even 3 weeks ago, and all the ultrasounds prior to today, she was measuring almost a week behind.  Apparently she really benefited from my Thanksgiving gluttony!

I have had 3 people tell me in the past week or so that by the looks of my suddenly protruding stomach, Baby Girl has had a growth spurt.  Today confirms that she really has.

This is the only picture worth showing today. (picture of a picture...how lame am I?)  She showed her foot and that is about it.  I normally get an image cd of the pictures and videos from the ultrasound but there wasn't any point today to burn one when her foot is the only thing recognizable.  Regardless....it sure is a cute foot, right?

And what is a pregnancy update without a picture of the protruding belly I spoke of?  This was tonight before dinner with my other two ladies!  They sure are excited to have a new baby soon.

This picture is taken at the funkiest angle.