What's happening in our lives today :-): 36, 37, Hospital Visits and 3D ultrasound pictures

Well well well, we are down to 17 days until D-day and I feel like things are going haywire. The Friday before the shower I went to the hospital for two blurry vision headaches. Spent about 1.5 hours getting tested and watched, they were very confident that I didn't have preeclampsia. Things were going well until this past Sunday and I had another blurry vision headache and then 2 more on Monday. I mentioned as much to my Dr. at my normal appointment, she ordered blood tests and urine tests. I got a call on Tuesday night that she wanted me to come in first thing Wednesday morning for a follow up. When I got there she explained that my urine was still not showing any protein, my blood pressure was normal but there was elevated levels of PIH in my liver results. Dr. sent me to the hospital to have the tests run again, I was there for 3 hours hooked up to non stress test monitors and heart beat monitor. Baby was moving like crazy and the heart beat was great, my blood pressure was excellent. Blood tests from that visit indicated that my liver PIH levels were returning to normal but the Dr. ordered me to do a 24 hour urine collection just to verify. I had just enough time to do the collection before it was baby shower time at work.

What a special day that was, so many generous gifts and words of wisdom and love from my co-workers. They went with a book theme, so the nursery is stocked full with some lovely reading materials. I should be getting pictures from the shower this week and I'll share when I get them.

Friday morning Kyle and I went to the ultrasound location and baby and I under went another non stress test. During this test they wanted to be sure baby did two big movements over 20 minutes. The tech came back into my room at 10 minutes and said baby had been jumping around, way more than the minimum needed movements but they had to finish the test. Then Kyle got to join me in the ultrasound room where baby was measured for growth. Boy oh boy does baby have some chubby cheeks, not hurting for nutrients in my tummy. They said that baby was growing right on track and that everything looked beautiful, as of Friday they estimated weight right now at 6 lbs 11 oz. Said they would expect 0.5-1lb more of growth before baby is delivered, that would put us just under 8 pounds and I would be more than happy with that.

I went back to my normal Dr. appointment this afternoon, she did her normal exam and said she would put money on me going past my due date. She said baby was moving around like crazy but it was one of the most stubborn she had seen in a long time. Baby has not dropped and it would be nearly impossible to induce me if the need should arise. So, for now baby is comfortable (mommy less and less comfortable each and every day). I say to little baby, you have a couple more weeks and then I think it about time to show this Dr. what we are made of. I had more blood work run this afternoon and will go back from more on Thursday before another ultrasound and non stress test Friday morning. I'm told I will be doing this routine weekly until baby has arrived.

We did get both cars outfitted for the carseats and I have my bag contents ready just need to put them in a bag. I feel like I have more bathroom and toiletries than I need but they take up so little room I would rather have them than not. If anyone has a personal "must" have item please feel free to let me know. I don't feel like I'll need all that much and to be honest the hospital is like 2 minutes from a mall and not all that far from home should I need to send Kyle out. Our diaper bags have basic stuff in them and are ready for when we are brave enough to venture out.

I think that is enough for now, just wanted to give everyone an update on what has been going on with me. I feel awesome and yoga is my friend, I can't wait to go again this week. I very much look forward to a deep tissue massage after baby has come, my back and shoulders and hip flexors could use a good deep rub.