Today was our last ultrasound here in Abilene with Dr. Maberry. We absolutely love Dr. Maberry and are sad to be leaving, but we are really excited to be moving!
Sprout was as cooperative as always. We were able to get all the measurements we needed and everything looks great. At this point, they measure baby’s approximate length by the femur bone. Sprout is measuring about 31 weeks, so we are looking at having a tall baby since Sprout has measured ahead at all of the ultrasounds. Sprout’s heartbeat has been a strong and consistent 160 bpm this whole pregnancy. Strong and easily found each and every appointment. Makes it easy on Mommy’s anxiety. 😛
Dr. Maberry also measured all the fluid around Sprout and it is measuring right on target with Sprout’s stomach being full which means the organs are working like they should be. Sprout is estimated to be about 3 pounds 6 ounces right now. That might help account for the quicker weight gain at this point in time. I have been watching what I eat, (but still craving those sweets, just trying not to overdo them) and I am still gaining about 1.5 pounds a week for the last 5 weeks. Maybe the weight gain will slow down in the third trimester. I’m not overly worried as I am currently up 25 pounds from pre-pregnancy which is where I was when I delivered Pixel and I am only 1.5 weeks away from when I delivered him. My biggest problem with the weight gain is really the lack of exercise. I know it, but it is so hard to motivate yourself around here. I’m looking forward to Seattle and hopefully we will find a place near a nice walking path that we can go for walks later. We shall see. This move is probably not going to help for the time being. 🙂
Pictures from the ultrasound: Face:
Feet (since Sprout likes to stick the foot out in front of the camera each and every time):
The one on the left is when Sprout stuck the foot up between the camera and face. Sprout was playing with the foot the whole ultrasound.
So, that’s it. Sprout looks great and we have two more appointments here before we move. I have to get my records and then once we get up to Seattle, call the birthing center to set up an appointment with them. Then they will refer me to the MFM there. So it might be close to 4-6 more weeks before we see Sprout again. Luckily for us, one of our friends just brought us over her fetal heartbeat monitor she doesn’t need anymore, so during the move, we will be able to listen to Sprout whenever we want. The movement has been helpful, but hearing the heartbeat is a lot more reassuring. 🙂