33 Week Update

Hi everyone! Wow, it has been a busy few weeks! Well, we finally went and picked up the baby bed from Babies R Us. They didn't have the dresser in stock, so we will have to wait a little it longer to get it. The bed wasn't too hard to put together and it looks great! We got the bedding washed and on the bed and it looks perfect in the room!

putting the bed together

getting the sheets on

ready for baby!

This past Saturday, we had our first baby shower. A big THANK YOU to all those who helped and came to the shower. I was slightly overwhelmed at first to have that many people in my house, but we had a good turn out and Tristan got a lot of really great stuff. He will definitely be one very well dressed little boy! When Justin got home from work that day, we got the bassinet and the stroller put together-we are getting pretty good at putting stuff together. Now I am just working on getting everything washed and put up. It has been fun going through all the baby stuff, but it is a little scary to think that it won't be much longer until he is here. We are definitely looking forward to it though!

What a cute cake!

a few of the wonderful gifts

only 10 squares of TP!

the stroller

the bassinet

me and my sister Jennifer

Hayleigh, Megan, Angela, me, Theresa, and Abby

I had another doctor's appointment yesterday. They did a biophysical profile, which is just an ultrasound where they look at several specific things, such as size, movement, fluid level, and breathing pattern. Tristan's estimated weight is 3 lbs and 14 ounces, and his heart rate was 123. The amniotic fluid level was fine. Although he is usually pretty active, he was sound asleep during the whole thing . We tried to wake him up, but it was no use. I think he was enjoying the fact that he could actually stretch out since I was laying flat on my back! But of course as soon as I was back sitting in the waiting area, he was kicking like crazy. He was head down but facing towards my front. It is easier for them to make their exit if they are facing the back, so hopefully he will turn around in the next few weeks. They say it is a more painful labor if they are facing front, but I have every intention of getting an epidural so I won't have to worry about it either way! My blood pressure was still fine and I've gained a few more pounds. Overall, the appointment went well, and I go back on Monday.

33 week belly

In other, non-baby related news, I took my Registered Nurse Certification exam on Monday, and passed! The RNC is a national certification based on a specific area of nursing (NICU for me). I had been telling myself for almost a year now that I was going to take it, but with Tristan almost here I figured it was now or never. I am just glad it is finally over!

31 Week Update

Hi everyone! Well, I just got back from my doctor's appointment, and everything went well. My blood pressure was fine, and my glucose levels have been fine too. Tristan's heart rate was good and he is still as active as ever. It is crazy how you can just see him moving around in my belly! I go back again in two weeks, and that's when they will start doing the non-stress test and biophysical profile (extra tests because of the gestational diabetes). But that is fine with me because it includes an ultrasound, which means I'll get to take another peek at him. So other than having a cold all last week, Tristan and I are doing great. Justin is doing fine, too. We did a lot of yard work yesterday-well, he did a lot of yard work. I did a little, and of course I had to supervise. It was hot outside, but it looks great, and I think the dogs appreciate it too. They can find their tennis balls a lot easier now!

31 Week Belly

Last Friday, I got to have my 4D ultrasound redone bacause there weren't any video clips on the cd. Tristan was a lot more active this time, and had his foot in his face to start with. Then he decided to put his hand in front of his face. But it was cute because he was opening his mouth and sucking on his fingers. It was also neat to see when he had the hiccups!

eating his hand

sucking his thumb

more hand in the face

video clip