34 Weeks and Counting

Today at my OB visit, I gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks.  The baby's heart rate was within the normal range.  My belly was measuring appropriately, and the doctor said that my feet and ankles look very good considering how hot it has been.  I do not really have any swelling.  With Nathan, my feet were hugely inflated and my fingertips were numb at this point.  I am very pleased to be feeling better with this pregnancy, and I hope it continues for the next 4 weeks.  Being at home now, I am able to remain stress-free and also to eat better than I would were I working.

The doc said to come back in 2 weeks.  I am glad she did not ask me to come back in a week because I really do not enjoy going in so frequently.  Unfortunately, she told me that I would have to undergo an exam in 2 weeks.  I am not happy to hear this, but I guess that it is inevitable.  I used to think that because I am planned for a c-section that I would entirely avoid any uncomfortable exams at the end of my pregnancy.  Well, I just have to do this one. . .

A labor and delivery nurse confirmed that the hospital would not do any exams like that upon my arrival because I am a planned c-section.  I am happy about that!  I will have to be on a table naked from the waste down in front of a whole lot of people though - more than a regular delivery would entail.  I need to stop comparing these 2 types of deliveries and accept that the c-section is for me.

So, I have an appointment just after the 4th of July.  Then, I will begin seeing my OB weekly.  At that point, I will only have 1.5 weeks left.  So, I probably only have 2 more office visits left before the big day!