We had our monthly checkup at the doctor's office this morning so I thought I would post an update. We also had an ultrasound (our first in about 6-7 weeks so I was tickled to see my precious boy). The sonographer was able to do a few 4-D pictures which I LOVE b/c you can see more features than just the 2-D.

I’m 26 weeks, 4 days and baby is perfectly healthy. He even has some hair! The sonographer confirmed he is STILL a boy which made Daddy happy. He weighs 2 lbs and 5 oz already!! She said is in the 57th percentile (right on target) and measuring just right for my due date - August 23. Overall, everything looks great is going very well! I go back at 30 weeks (in about a month) for another ultrasound and checkup. So far, I’ve only gained 4 ½ pounds according to their records.

In leiu of the glucose test (orange drink), they did a fasting blood test. As most of us know, that is the ONLY thing my surgeon said NOT to do b/c of the high volume of sugar. Sometimes eating ice cream makes me dump so I'm SO glad my OB went along with it--from reading this board I know not all of them do! Anyway, my fasting glucose was 75 so perfect and no sign of gestational diabetes! YAY!

The one kind of issue (not really but a tiny bit) is the baby is breech RIGHT NOW. Both the doc and the sonographer said NOT to worry at all though since it is still so early. She said if I was 36 weeks (instead of 26) then they would be concerned... Nothing to worry about NOW though and as much as I feel this bugger moving, hopefully we'll be ok.

So that is my update! I still can't believe that in about 3 months or so I'll be holding our precious little boy!

Thanks for listening to me ramble on!!!

Congrats on a VERY successful appointment Mindy!

I go for my 30 week U/S next week. My doctor normally doesn't do them until 32 weeks but I begged him because I haven't had one in 12 weeks and I'm anxious to get a GOOD picture since my last set was pretty craptastic. Plus I just want to make sure Drew is still Drew and not Audrina - my SO keeps having dreams that he comes a girl - so we need to set his mind at ease.

Isn't it amazing how fast time goes by? I want him here sooo bad but at the same time I want to have the vajayjay sewn up so I can feel his kicks everyday for the rest of my life (the backpain and not being able to sleep comfortably can hit the road though!)

oh congrats!!!! Are you going to be able to post the US pics?? I'd love to see them if you can!

Great news on all fronts!

Liz

I'll try to post some links to Photobucket. I can't figure out how to get them to show in the message. Any ideas?

ETA some pics:

He had his feet and arms up by his head... our little guy is SO flexible! We were able to sneek in and get a few though. :)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/ECUMindy06/Face.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/ECUMindy06/Foot.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/ECUMindy06/DSC05001.j pg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h312/ECUMindy06/DSC04991.j pg

I can't do it here at work because we have firefox and it is a pain but you should just be able to right click on them and copy and paste them in the message!

Thos are awesome! Thanks for sharing!!!

I just posted the links--easier... Glad you liked them. I am SO HAPPY!

I am so happy your appointment went well. I bet seeing him just made your day!!

YAY!  I just LOVE happy OB visits!!

Sandy

Happy news!  Good for you!  I know everytime I got an u/s, I always asked if she was still a girl.  haha...  Try not to give the breech thing another thought.  It would actually be weirder if he was not breech at this point I think. 
Hugs and keep on updating.

Yeah, most babies go breech around 24 weeks up to about 30/32, then they flip.  Caitlin was breech until 37 weeks, 6 days.  She FLIPPED the night before the u/s to determine when we were going to schedule the c-section.  And now, she doesn't want to come out, of course.  

Congrats on the great appointment!

Hi Sweetie!

I sure do miss you, but was delighted to see your post on my dashboard. I'm so very glad to hear that you and the baby are doing so well. I'm sure that you and James must be beyond delighted. 

As the tech. don't worry about the current breach presentation. At this point, they are little gymnasts, swinging from rib to rib. I'm sure he'll settle down soon... and even if he did end up breach, they can handle it. My son Michael was a transverse breach and he walks and talks and everything ;-)

Wishing you continued blessings as your pregnancy progresses.

Love,

Thanks Barb!

I'm sorry I don't keep up with the NC board as much--just feel I don't have as much to share there anymore being so far out. I am planning to come tot he meetup on June 6 though-- are you and Ben going to be able to make it?

Thanks for the good info. Did you ever get a Facebook account? PM me your address and I'll add you if you did.

Love ya and hope to see you soon!
Melinda

Sounds super duper great!!!

Thanks everyone!!!!