32W, NST and Growth Ultrasound today...

BabyBird · #1 July 2nd, 2009, 02:33 PM

I had my first of many NST's (will be doing them twice a week from now on) and a growth u/s today. First was the u/s and Haylea was measuring perfectly. She was asleep most of the time and I think we annoyed her because all of a sudden she kicked at us. She is measuring right on and is in the 65th percentile for weight and her approximate weight right now is 4 lb 4 oz. And the best news is....she flipped!!! I knew in the last week or so she felt different but I had no idea where she was. Last week at my appt my OB said she thought she felt her head low but I wasn't going to believe it until I saw it. And I did!!! Good girl Haylea! I was so convinced she wouldn't flip because she was in the exact same position for about 10 weeks straight. I thought she was too comfy and I was mentally preparing myself for a c/s. Now that I know there is a chance for a normal vag delivery I am so excited. I am much less worried about being on heparin too close to delivery because now (as long as she stays put) I don't *have* to have an epidural...I am sure I will want one but it won't keep me from being awake during the birth like it would if I had a c/s. If I have a c/s and it hadn't been at least 12 hours from my last shot I would have to be put under general aneasthesia because I wouldn't be able to have anything in my spine. I have been worrying about that for a while and I wanted to be sure I had a scheduled c/s so that I knew when to stop my heparin...but now I can relax and know that I can go anytime (after 36w of course) and be awake to hear my baby's first cry.

Here is her newest profile pic

After the u/s I had my NST. She did great. It is amazing to just sit there in a big comfy chair for 30 min just listening to my baby's heartbeat. So relaxing. It is also so funny when she kicks to hear it and feel it (and sometimes see it too) all at the same time.

Then I saw the OB...not much to report there. She looked over the u/s, fluid is good, growth is good, cervix is still good. I am at a total of 8lbs which is ok because Haylea is growing well. BP is still great and no protein or sugar in my urine! All good.

And last but not least my 32w preggo belly

Lauren S · #2 July 2nd, 2009, 02:37 PM

Sounds like a great appointment! That's wonderful news about Haylea turning and hopefully avoiding a c-section.

You're looking fab too. Only 8 pounds?

BabyBird · #3 July 2nd, 2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauren S

Sounds like a great appointment! That's wonderful news about Haylea turning and hopefully avoiding a c-section.

You're looking fab too. Only 8 pounds?

Yep..only 8! No one ever believes me when I say how little I have gained!

ChristinaR · #4 July 2nd, 2009, 03:03 PM

Great appt!!! I can't believe you've only gained 8 pounds. I've gained that already and I'm not even 20 weeks. You go girl, you look great!!!

Em2528 · #5 July 2nd, 2009, 03:36 PM

Im so glad everything looked good and Haylea flipped! You look fantastic by the way, too cute...when Haylea is born, can you pass that belly along to me, I WANT ONE! lol

BabyBird · #6 July 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Em2528

Im so glad everything looked good and Haylea flipped! You look fantastic by the way, too cute...when Haylea is born, can you pass that belly along to me, I WANT ONE! lol

You are going to have such a cute little basketball belly one day!!

~April04~ · #7 July 2nd, 2009, 03:47 PM

Sounds like a great appt April! You look wonderful!

Banned-Jaylas_Mommy · #8 July 2nd, 2009, 03:50 PM

you look great and sound like you had a great appt.!

Oreobaby · #9 July 2nd, 2009, 04:41 PM

I'm so glad she flipped...sounds like an amazing appointment!!!

And I have to agree with the other girls...you look amazing!!!

~*Jackie*~ · #10 July 2nd, 2009, 04:53 PM

Hooray for the good news!! And you are GLOWING, April!!! Just beautiful!

KCMomma · #11 July 2nd, 2009, 05:37 PM

That's awesome news April!!! I'm so happy that you just may get the birth you wanted afterall!!! You look so cute - and definitely glowing!!!

Boo · #12 July 2nd, 2009, 05:53 PM

Yay!!! I'm so glad everything went well, is looking good, and she flipped!

snsgirl336 · #13 July 2nd, 2009, 06:20 PM

It sounds like a great appointment! I'm so glad for you! You look awesome!!!

courtneytcu98 · #14 July 2nd, 2009, 07:53 PM

Woohoo for Haylea flipping! You are truly glowing, April. Pregnancy definitely agrees with you.

LindsLuvsSi · #15 July 2nd, 2009, 08:07 PM

Yay for flippage!!!

and a good appt!! Not much longer!!

stlgirl · #16 July 3rd, 2009, 06:07 AM

Fantastic news! So glad you and baby are both doing so well!!

polarbearmama · #17 July 3rd, 2009, 06:53 AM

Sounds like you had fantastic appointment!!!

downunderchick · #18 July 3rd, 2009, 07:34 AM

great to hear she has flipped and she sounds like she is growing well. i cant believe its nearly our turn AHHH!!!

Etph007 · #19 July 3rd, 2009, 08:26 AM

What a GREAT report!! I'm so glad she flipped and now you have amuch better shot at a vaginal delivery! Everything sounds to be going wonderfully! Woohoo!!! Just a few short weeks and we'll be meeting Miss Haylea!

samspain · #20 July 3rd, 2009, 08:43 AM

So exciting!! Only 8lbs! how are you doing that? and Haylea is 4.4 of that!!
Everything sounds fine and its really not long now, however from 34 weeks it really does drag!