Baby's coming earlier than expected

This past Tuesday G accompanied me to a GYNO & sono appointment. She got to watch the 'black and white baby movie'. It was sooo exciting! The little one was blinking, swallowing with obvious tongue movement, and moving and stretching. Baby gave us both profile and face forward views. It was the most clear sonogram I've seen. When they swallowed we got to watch the liquid enter the mouth proceed down to the stomach. Crazy strange :) The tech said my abnormally high amounts of water made it much easier to see.

After that I shared with the nurse what I've been experiencing: occasional  intense heartburn, frequent pressure and groin pain, fatigue... She took the standard tests and measurements of blood pressure, weight, and urine. She made notes for the doctor and then I waited.

Lastly, I saw the doc. We listened to peanuts heartbeat. Then she explained that my increased discomfort was related to my low placenta and growing baby applying pressure. And further explained that we have shifted from being early in pregnancy - watching the placenta and hoping for upward movement TO preparing for no positive change thus scheduling a c-section. So when I ask. She said at 38 weeks. My inner voice screemed WHAT - YIKES, but I said Oooooookay?! She explained that they   do NOT want labor to start, that they want to avoid hemridging and birth complications. Also that I should be taking it easy! Don't make me put you on bed rest, she added. So we are now considered 'high risk' though both baby and I are currently healthy and growing on target. That darn placenta >:( wish my body was cooporating as well this time as the last two pregnancies. I'm frustrated, disappointed, sad, and scared. Oh, not to mention really anxious.

To sum up: baby growing on target with advanced moving and responses, I have high water levels and a low placenta, at this point in pregnancy (33 weeks) c-section is the plan (for 38 weeks), due date was stated as 5/31 (vs 6/2), so  c-section is trying to be scheduled for Friday 5/16 or Thursday 5/15, and lastly I'm still stuck in my emotional reaction.

Watermelon!

Adelaide wanted more but I told her she needed to wait a few minutes until I'm done on the computer. 

'Don't worry mom, I got this' - pics

Proud of papa

We are sooooo happy for daddy and proud of his hard work and dedication! His course work is complete, now we have to figure out his graduation. I assume it will be very soon :)

April 11th, Facebook Post from Rick:
Got the notification this afternoon that my final college (or collage, I always mess that up) paper passed. After three and a half years, my school work is done, and I am about to own a BS as well as spew it. My wife and kids have let me hibernate nightly, been patient when I missed dinner, and miss out on all sorts of play time. I thank them for their patience and support, and now I will be around more often (might not be a good thing, I am pretty annoying). Oh, and I am going to get a bunch of beer somewhere tonight, so if you want to hang out with a hippie at a bar, drop me a line.

Up to my ears in heartburn!

After an active day of a photo shoot, extra swim class for G, a bit of cleaning, and lots of play yesterday, I battled contractions/soreness and heartburn today. Through the day the soreness decreased as the heartburn, possible acid reflux, increased. So much so my chest, neck, ears, head and even my

back hurt/throbbed/burned. Ugh, I really don't like heartburn!!! I know, I know - who does :/

Low energy...

...Most likely due to a dip in iron. After almost a week of exhaustion and daily naps (different from sugar crashes that I've dealt with), I consulted my doctor and searched the web. I was relieved it didn't sound more serious! I checked my pregnancy vitamins and behold - 0% iron. I was taking the gummie over the counter ones since they didn't bother my sensitive (to vitimins/suppliments) stomach. So I switched to a liquid with iron and shifted my diet. Feeling better but still tire easily as well as get winded. Bending over and lifting is getting harder. I think being home with my girls makes this my most active pregnancy; Even with all Rick's and my moms help. Overall, I think the baby and I are back on track with being 31-ish weeks along.

At the last check-up, dr encouraged me to stick with the more robust vitimin and the better/more varied foods. The baby's heartbeat and activity is excellent. I'm not swelling or having any bleeding. We are healthy. The only thing we still are watching is the placement of the placenta. Next appointment will be another sonogram. We are hoping for continued movement - to have full clearance for baby's path. More updates to come. :)