An update on baby: My belly was measuring 3 weeks small as of my 32 week appointment so they set me up with weekly NST (Non-Stress Test) and BPP's (Biophysical Profile). The NST is just a test done in the hospital where they hook me up to the monitors and watch how often baby moves as well as her heart rate during these movements. They want to see at least 2 heart accelerations of at least 15bpm above her heart's resting rate in a 20 minute period. Little gymnast has passed the last 2 tests with flying colors. She's extremely active, and at yesterday's appointment she had the hiccups during the test and was kicking the monitors so hard the nurse had to turn the volume way down because it was so deafening! The Biophysical Profile is an ultrasound that basically checks for the same things. They want to watch and make sure the baby is practicing breathing (which she is!), check the veins and placenta and make sure everything is flowing well (which they are!), and they also measure the amniotic fluid (which has been fine!). This past Monday the doctor did a quick growth scan in the office and she measured 4lb 15oz, which puts her in the 40th percentile. At this late in the game ultrasounds can be off +/- 1lb, so really it's just an estimate. But, basically - she's a healthy baby that has small parents. I can't complain about all the tests though, since I get to peek at her once a week!
The nursery is pretty much finished, just dragging my feet on applying the vinyl wall quote because I'm scared to mess it up! Big sister Maddison is not-so-patiently awaiting her baby sister's arrival. We created a ring calendar a week ago so she is beginning to understand just how much longer we have to wait! Marc is getting a little anxious as well. He has 2 more weekends of work and then he's on "baby watch". He will be taking 2 weeks off of work to bond with baby so it will be really nice to have him home! I do have to say that I am the most impatient of all! I am definitely looking forward to meeting her and getting some comfortable sleep! It might not be a whole lot of sleep, but at least I'll be comfortable!
One more tid bit of good news that I just heard today is that my mom and James will be moving back to Phoenix!! At the very latest they will be here by next June, but if they can sell their house before then they will be here a lot sooner! So everyone pray they get a good offer on their house soon so they can finally make it back to the valley after being gone for 4 years!
Anyway, thats a quick update on what's been going on around here! I'll post the finished nursery as soon as I get up the courage to apply that quote!
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