Baby Hobgood: 34 weeks!

In my last post, I talked about our appointment where my blood pressure was high and they found protein in my urine. We got moved to weekly appointments to watch my BP. Every appointment for the last three weeks, I have had high BP but no protein in my urine which is a BLESSING and more. We haven't had to run labs again, but we did start non-stress tests weekly to be safe! Today, we had our first non-stress test and everything looked good. The only thing they were concerned about was I was having contractions closer together than they were comfortable with. So they checked my cervix and ran a test to make sure I wasn't in preterm labor. My cervix was okay in the ultrasound and I haven't heard about the test. Fortunately, I have some the greatest nurses and OB ever and relieved me of any worry I might have about it.

Every appointment can be overwhelming for me knowing he could be coming at anytime. I just know I want him to be healthy and closer we get to 37 weeks the better I will feel! Just prayers the non-stress tests go well and my BP will stay "normal" high and preeclampsia doesn't develop. We would love to make it to term! Although my OB did comfort me in saying the steroid shots should ease all my worry in the case of him coming earlier than planned! I really feel so comfortable and blessed to have a doctor that is honest, real and who listens when you are concerned. I mean, I wouldn't be against a Christmas baby. ;-) Although, he would probably hate us later in life if that happened.

We have really had a good busy 3 weeks...they have flown by. I shot my last wedding in DFW, worked on the nursery, had our first snow, celebrated Thanksgiving and just enjoyed any downtime we have. I know the rest of this pregnancy will over before we know it. Tomorrow we are down to at the most 6 weeks. (Which it will probably be sooner!) Oh my gosh! What an exciting thing. I know that I am definitely feeling pregnant and don't think my belly can grow anymore. My skin feels stretched to its end and Griffin feels cramped and out of room. We shall see how much bigger I get! 

31 weeks!

The start of nursery decor!

32 weeks!

33 weeks!

A little bit more of the nursery!

My love and I on Thanksgiving!

This week, baby is the size of a: head of lettuce! (19 in, 4,9 lbs!)

Due date: January 17th, 2014

How far along: 34 weeks!

Next appointment: Monday, December 9th

Gender: ITS A BOY!!!!

Total weight gain/loss: I am at about 30 pounds. It has gone up and down the past few weeks. 

Stretch marks: None yet!

Swelling: Yep. Totally in the face. and hands, duh. Waiting for the day my feet look like sausages.

Maternity clothes: Yes of course! If you're 34 weeks and not, there is something wrong. PLUS you're totally missing out.

Belly button: So I didn't lie that 33 weeks would be the week it was flat! Yep! Offically flat belly button.

Sleep: It is okay! I wake up early on a regular basis like before. Now my body just aches if I lay in one spot too long...then to flip over is the hardest part. Blegh!

Food cravings/aversions: Clementines! 

Movement: Holy. "Mom, excuse me, could you stretch your skin a little more, I am running out of room!!' Yeah...lots of movement. I feel like I could look at my bare belly and determine which of his extremities is trying to break out.

Wedding ring: Off :-( and replaced with a cheap-o diamond band from Dillards!

What I miss: Not feeling puffy and exhausted all the dang time? Haha!

What I'm loving: Everything. Although, for the first time this whole time...I feel 100% pregnant! Tired, achy, huge and hungry 99% of the time!

What I'm looking forward to: Monday morning we will have another ultrasound! Looking forward to see how big he is. I am guessing over 5 lbs 5 oz. Those steriod shots probably gave him a big boost in growth. 

Best moment this week: Since the last time I updated not a lot has happened besides weekly routine prenatal appointments and working on his nursery. I think the best thing that has happened is I finished shooting and am wrapping up editing for the year and Heath will be done with school next week! So proud and excited for him! Only a week and half until he graduates!  

Milestones: Well, we haven't delivered yet! Haha! My blood pressure being so high and the chance of preeclampsia possibly rearing it's ugly head, every appointment is up in the air and an accomplishment if I get to leave and come home!