34 weeks.... 5 weeks to go!

Not a whole lot happened this week. My non stress test went great yesterday. I must say that Baby Ricky was much more well behaved than last week. He was moving all over the place and the test went fairly quick for once. Dr. Grace, the head OB at Unity, came in again and talked to me about the ultrasound next week. Next Friday we have an ultrasound scheduled to check on the baby's kidneys. At 21 weeks they were slightly enlarged so this is just a follow up to see if they are still enlarged or normal. The doctor seemed very confident that they would be fine next week and we shouldn't worry. I also talked to him about what we would have to do if they were in fact enlarged. He said that they wouldn't do anything until he was a few months old and they would monitor him for the most part. So I was happy with all that news. One of my biggest fears is Ricky having to go to the Strong NICU for some reason and me being stuck at Unity. I pray that doesn't happen and Dr. Grace said that shouldn't be a concern because of the kidneys. I will make sure to fill you in next week. Also next week hopefully we can get some 3D pictures without his hands covering his face for once!!! So far he has kept his hands over his face/head for both ultrasounds, once again being a pill already LOL.

Besides that everything with me is good. My blood pressure was 109/68. My only complaint lately is the very annoying gestational carpal tunnel I have developed over the last few weeks. I can barely feel my finger tips or bend them for that matter!!! Both my hands and fingers are pretty swollen. It definitely makes me feel bad for those with arthritis!!! At least mine should go away after pregnancy.

I am starting to get that "nesting" syndrome and want to get EVERYTHING done and ready now. Rick, on the other hand, I think is getting pretty annoyed with all my lists and requests to get things done right this second LOL Poor guy! I must say he has been awesome with cleaning the house, doing laundry and doing most of the house chores for me. Coming home from work to a clean house everyday is so nice and relaxing!!! I love him for that!

Lastly, over the last week Baby Ricky has been having a blast kicking the crap out of my ribs and stomach. It is so fun to see my stomach moving so much!! Eventhough I can't breathe at times because it feels like he is sitting on my lungs, I am loving every minute! Rick says I need to put him in his place now so he doesn't learn to walk all over me already LOL. If it was only that easy!