I had a doctor's appt. this morning and everything checked out just fine. I passed my glucose tolerance test, so no gestational diabetes! yeah! My weight is right on track and she is growing just fine. Her heart rate today was 135. The doctor mentioned induction of labor around 37-39 weeks if things are favorable....we'll see, I don't want to rush anything! I can't believe we are almost through the second trimester! I start seeing the doctor now every 2 weeks for check ups and will have another ultrasound at 36 weeks.
I went by and ordered her crib today and it should be here in about 3-4 weeks....I am hoping to start painting the furniture we are "repurposing" in the next couple of weeks, just waiting for the sample from the furniture store..it's all starting to come together!
Here's what's going on this week:This week she weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14.4 inches long with her legs extended. She can now open and close her eyes, and she sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. She may suck her fingers, and although her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with assistance — if she were to be born prematurely. But we don't want any of that!
Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. She has definitely had hiccups! Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to her, so enjoy the tickle. With more brain tissue developing, her brain is very active now. Wonder what she's thinking?
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