35 Week visit

Went in for my 35 week appt. Doctor said I'm 1 cm dilated but that's common if you've had a baby before. She felt Kate's head still way up high and I haven't thinned out either so we'll have to wait another couple of weeks to see any progress. No blood work this time. Blood pressure is good, but found some protein in my urine so I'll need to bring in a 24 hour urine sample on my next visit (which will be weekly from now on) to rule out preeclampsia. I'll also be getting a 20 minute non-stress test during my appts. I'm almost at the home stretch.

Got an ultrasound of Kate and she looks wonderful. She's at the 50%, weighing approx. 5 pounds and is expected to gain another 2 and a half pounds by her due date. The lab tech. said she's got lots of hair (my dominant genes)! Every time I laughed, we could see Kate's hair floating about up and down. It was pretty funny.

She got a great profile shot of her as well and I have to say, she looks pretty darn cute. She's got pouty lips and one wonderful nose, but I have to say it was difficult getting that shot. Kate refused to move her hands away from her face so I had to lay on my left side so she'd move her arms. The trick worked, but as soon as I went on my back, her hands were back in her face. I'll have to get Ellie's profile shot and compare the two.

So strange, I know exactly where her feet and head are. I've always suspected, but after looking at the ultrasound, I know for sure. I could have sworn I felt her tiny feet push up against my hand the other day. Her feet are so small, yet she's so strong.

Anyways, pictures to follow.