Tuesday, February 2, 2016

34 weeks

We are in the homestretch, 34 1/2 weeks.  3 more to go! Eli came at 36 weeks, so really anything is possible.  I am getting excited to meet our little girl.

1) 150 heart rate.  This has been pretty consistent the entire time.
2) We have an ultrasound every week to give her a Bio-physical exam.  They test 4 things, and she has to do everything twice before we leave, scoring an 8 out of 8.  If one of these movements or breathing actions does not happen, this implies a sign of distress.  She has been a straight A student, and continues to impress the sonotechs with all of her movement.
          a. Limb movement or opening and closing of hands
          b. Full body Trunk Movement
          c. Breathing with her lungs
          d. Breathing through her mouth/nose and monitoring the amniotic fluid.
3) Speaking of movement - SHE DOES NOT STOP!!! Seriously, this girl is on the move.  Her feet are down by her head, along with her little hands under her chin.  So every time I sit down I feel like I am squishing her, and she definitely lets me know. But lets not under estimate her bottom right in my upper ribs....
4) Has a ton of hair already.  It was very visible and long in the ultrasound.
5) Now this stat is AMAZING! She grew 2 lbs in 1 month and is now about 5lbs 8oz!!  She normally only gains about 1lb/month.  I really attribute this to the Daniel fast.  I was a little hesitant at first doing this while I was pregnant because you read all of these things; however, the Daniel fast is all about fueling your body with what God intended your body to use.  We cut out all sugar, preservatives, dairy and meat ... so essentially just fruits, veggies, nuts, and legumes.  I am still amazed at God's work when we are obedient.  The other crazy thing is that I lost weight while my baby gained double the amount she was supposed to.  When does that ever happen in your third trimester!?!?  Once again, we are just in awe of his work and his hands all over this pregnancy!

 34 week baby bump pic.  Love that Eli wanted to be a part of it ... or really just want his mom.  I'll take it though!



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