35 1/2 weeks: Slight Scare....

Oh Boy...lots has happened this week.

We finished our Labor and Delivery classes on Monday...yeah! We teased about the fact we graduated from the class and now are "ready" to go. Little did we know that statement could have become reality!

On Thursday after a physical day of work, I came home and went to the bathroom. To my surprise I found that I was bleeding. I had no major contractions that day...just tired and back pain. I called the doctor and was told to take it easy that night. I was to call if I had any more bleeding or contractions. Luckily I had no more bleeding that night, but bad back pain all night long. I already had an appointment scheduled the next day so that eased my mind some.

We took a belly shot just in case this "stinker" decided to come early

We went to our 35 week checkup with a little anxiety. I was found to be measuring close to normal, my blood pressure was fine, and the baby had been moving all night and morning (whew!). The heartbeat had dropped however to 130 bpm. That was the lowest it has ever been. I of course was worried, but the doctor assured me that can be completely normal. However, he did want us to have another ultrasound (oh shucks!) to make sure the baby is growing and the placenta is normal. It was such a cool surprise!!!

35 wk Ultrasound

(top of the head is to the right)

Can you see the chubby cheeks and pointy chin?

Lips and nose

Baby Blackmore looked "perfect" according to the ultrasound tech. She really helped ease our fears..or rather mine. Josh is so cool and calm when it comes to these things...thank GOD! The baby is in the 61st percentile, weighs approximately 5 lb 12 oz, heartbeat ranged 128-140 bpm, and has chubby cheeks/pointy chin/ and hair! It was so special and I felt so much better about things. SO, they never could figure out why I was bleeding. I am now to take it easy and not do too much. Easy to say, but going to be very hard to do considering I am in complete nesting mode!

Bedding has finally arrived

I picked up our bedding today! It turned out great and now we can start decorating the walls. I am now more than ever ready to get the room done so everything is in place in case this "stinker" decides to come early. I have a baby shower tomorrow and will post more then!