Baby Update

This week marks 32 weeks into this pregnancy. Although I feel it has flown by these last several months, it is now starting to feel like it is dragging on a bit as we are nearing the end! Here are some tidbits about the baby and this pregnancy:

• According to our growth ultrasound yesterday, he is weighing in at 4 lbs, 10 oz (approximation of course) - up from 3 lbs, 5 oz just three weeks ago!
• The sonographer told us to bring a brush to the hospital because he has a full head of hair! It's so amazing that they can see those things via ultrasound.
• He was very active during yesterday's appointment, so we got lots of great pictures. We watched in amazement as he was drinking fluid and sticking his tongue out! After he had a little "snack", he started chomping on his little fingers.
• I've been feeling pretty good lately, despite the over 100 degree temps we've been having here every day. This baby, however, sits a lot higher than Riley ever did so I find that I get out of breath easier and cannot sit for long periods of time without having to get up for a breather.
• This baby has been moving a ton lately! I feel like he is so much more active than Riley was, and of course it's always reassuring feeling him move.
• Today marked my 16th weekly progesterone shot (taken to prevent pre-term labor). When I started these at 16 weeks and was told I would be given 20 total, it seemed as though it would be forever before reaching that number 20 (at 36 weeks). Now there are only 4 left!!
• Baby boy's room is finally painted (no more lavender) and the bedding is all set up! I just need to find some decorative pieces to fill the room.


• Oh, and baby boy now has an official name...Braden Edward!!