29 Weeks

Big Baby. Big Mama. That's the diagnosis. I had my usual weekly checkup and also an ultrasound to see how baby is doing. They are making sure baby is growing and doesn't have IURG (Intrauterine Growth Retardation) which I think can occur when there's preeclampsia. Ironically this baby doesn't have IURG but is actually huge! He's in the 92nd percentile and his head is measuring large. When the dr. came in to see me she asked how big we both were at birth. I was 7 something and George was 9 lbs. He was with me on this visit and I wanted to say, look at his head, it's huge, he was big, he had a big head, he has a big head, he's 6'2"! Help me...I can't push this baby out!!! She's testing me again for diabetes next week to make sure that's not the cause for such a big baby. She did say that I could very well just be having a big baby, simple as that. I'm not that worried. I'm actually very happy he's healthy and growing. Every day I feel like I'd be ready for him to come out although I know the longer the better.
Most babies weigh just under 3 lbs. in the 29th week. Ours weighs 3 lbs. 10 oz!!! My doctor also said this baby could be large because I'm gaining so much weight and once again I got the lecture. Whatever. Who gains just 20 pounds in a pregnancy? If you did please don't tell me. :)

Anyway, he was as cute as button on the ultrasound screen. She couldn't get the best picture because he's getting squished in there. His head is down but I'm carrying him very high so his head, arms and feet are all around my belly button. That's why I get quite the show there!
He's moving all of the time. I think he likes music, jazz especially...he really wakes up when he hears it. All else looks good. Blood pressures have been the lowest they've been all pregnancy. I think I've completely relaxed at this point knowing that he could come out and be okay. My instinct tells me all will be okay and I've really learned to listen to my instinct.

In other news, I got a little inspired for his nursery with some things on sale on this website and this website. I can't wait to see how it looks. I love my sister, Emily, for telling me like it is and all of her motherly knowledge. She took one look at me and told me this baby could come out any day and I better wash some things. So, I've washed crib bedding, bassinet bedding, and two buntings. I have more to do but overall he doesn't have a whole lot. Sad, considering Magnolia has two closets and two dressers. It's a lot harder to find things I like for boys than it is for girls. Emily knit him the most beautiful baby hat, I adore it and can't wait for him to wear it. I thought about taking a picture of it but I'll wait until he arrives. The yarn she used is gorgeous.

This weekend we are finally going to buy the car seat, for some reason I've held off but it's time. We are going off the top 3 Consumer Reports recommends but if anyone has any recommendations, ones that they loved, please share!!! That goes for any other tips for a first time mom of a newborn!