"You Don't Look Malnourished"

Ok, now I am getting really excited. Not because I am 31 weeks along. 9 more weeks is still a long time. But because our little girl turned. She has been breech since before 20 weeks and each appointment they would tell me she is still head up. Last week her head was right up under my ribs and because she feels so big already I was starting to think she wasn't going to be able to turn even if she wanted to. I was a little worried. Like I mentioned before, I can't wait for when they lay her on my tummy for the first time and if I had a c-section that wouldn't happen. But she did it! She turned. And my doc said she is probably head down for good. What a relief. What an answer to prayer and what a blessing that God always takes care of me and my babies and pregnancies. More info from my appointment. Weight 171.8. I have almost gained 13 pounds total. Not much at all but I still have 9 weeks to go. My doctor said 13 pounds is not very much for being 31 weeks along but she isn't worried because I "don't look malnourished." She laughed. I laughed but actually didn't find it that funny. No pregnant woman wants to hear that joke about how she looks. But I know I am not a skinny girl. I never have been and that's ok. I enjoy eating and do plenty of it but just don't gain a ton of weight when I am pregnant. Now that is a blessing!

My blood pressure was great. Like 126/76. My tummy measured exactly 31 cm right on for a 31 week pregnancy. Our girl's heartrate was 143. It was strong and loud. I love hearing it. Wish I had one of those machine's where you can listen to it at home. My doctor said at this point we can start counting movements. Twice a day lay down and see if you can count 10 movements and how long it takes you to feel them. I don't feel the need to do this. "Jamie" moves all the time. Morning, noon and night, she is always moving. Maybe if she slows down I will pay more attention but for now I am positive she moves enough. :)

I had a couple questions for the doctor this week. One was how do we know how big she is? I had this question because she feels so much bigger than Pete did at this stage. I can hardly breathe and as soon as I eat something I can hardly move I am so stuffed. I figured she is large but have no idea. I mean, I have only gained 13 pounds. The doctor said she is not worried she is too big but we will see in a few weeks. I also asked my schedule of appointments from here on out. I go every 2 weeks from now until 36 weeks, then I go every week for the last 4. Getting down to the wire now!

So things are going great. Looking good. Getting close and getting exciting. I felt very blessed after my appointment. I left with a feeling of thankfulness for this pregnancy, this baby and the encouraging doctors appointment.

No pictures this time. Can you believe I haven't taken any since Wednesday? What is wrong with me? And no update on Pete. Just "Jamie" for today. I love you sweet little girl.