I spent the majority of last week on bed rest. It was difficult to sit around and not do anything, but I was pretty good about it. I had to repeat some tests this week, including a blood test, 24 hour urine collection, non-stress test, and a biophysical ultrasound, and got all of the results back by Friday. They were all within the normal range, which pleased my midwife enough to allow me to go back to work on Monday - with the restriction of 4-hour shifts with a 15 minute break. So after 9 days, I'm off house arrest! My midwife also checked me on Wednesday, and said that my cervix is soft and 50% effaced - off to a good start!
My friend Shandra came over this week and helped to install our carseat - one step closer to being ready! I love seeing his carseat in my car when I drive - I can't wait until he's in there! We picked up the rest of the things we needed from Target, and also washed all of Zane's newborn and 0-3 clothes, as well as his blankets, hats, and socks. I made a baby-safe detergent, which I found online. The only ingredients are Kirk's Castile Soap and Washing Soda. I can now say that we are very ready for Zane's arrival!
I decided to go ahead and get the whooping cough vaccine this week - it's something I've been going back and forth about, due to possible complications with the pregnancy, but with Steve working at a childcare, I knew the benefits outweighed the risks in this case. I didn't get a sore arm afterwards at all, which surprised me. Steve burned his hand at work this week, and had to go to the ER. While there, they gave him a tetanus shot, which includes the whooping cough vaccine. It was then that I remembered that last spring, after my car accident, I got a tetanus shot, which means I already had the whooping cough vaccine, and didn't need to get another one! Oy vay!
We met with our doula Saturday morning - we went over my birth plan again, as well as some labor positions. Then Sunday, we met up with my sister, Alisa, who did a mini-maternity photoshoot for us in downtown Lewiston. We then went to Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary and did another mini-session with our birth photographer, Carly Murray. I absolutely love all of them! Here are some previews from our sessions:
Adorn Photography
Adorn Photography
Zane should weigh at least 6.5 pounds this week (though from his last ultrasound, it's likely more!), and measure about 19 inches long. He's practicing his skills this week - inhaling, exhaling, sucking, blinking, and gripping. He's also busy practicing his breathing, which is why I feel him hiccup so often!
Here's me at 37 weeks:
How far along? 37 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes
Total Weight Gain: Stayed the same this week, 4 pounds above pre-pregnancy weight
Sleep: I spend most of the night trying to stay comfortable
Best moment this week: Seeing Zane again at the ultrasound, and doing our maternity photos!
Miss Anything? Feeling normal
Movement: I feel him at least a few times a day, and he's been getting the hiccups A LOT lately!
Food cravings: Anything sweet!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really
Any other symptoms? Heartburn, hip and pelvis pain, swelling in my hands
Have you started to show yet: Yup
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: Some braxton hicks contractions - not as much as last week because of the bed rest
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? Off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Looking forward to: Being a week closer to seeing our baby!
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