32w 3d

I had my 32 week appointment today. It turned into a 2 hour appointment!!! I have started getting Non-Stress Tests (NST):

"The test involves attaching one belt to the mother’s abdomen to measure fetal heart rate and another belt to measure contractions. Movement, heart rate and “reactivity” of heart rate to movement is measured for 20-30 minutes."

Bean is still small so he wasn't as active as they need him to be, so I ended up being on the monitor for around 45 minutes. They had me eat a granola bar to wake him up. Everything looks totally normal though.

I also had a growth ultrasound today and he is measuring right on target and is in the 40-50% percentile. He was estimated to weigh around 4lb 10oz.

I even found out that I may have Lyme disease! I have a bulls eye mark on my rib cage, so I am on antibiotics for the next 3 weeks as a precaution. Never a dull moment!!!

29/30 weeks

Here are some 29 week bump photos.



I had a doctor visit yesterday at 30 weeks and I am measuring right on target (belly wise) and the Bean doesn't feel big - which they were worried about due to my diabetes. I was relieved to hear that! My induction date will be the week of July 5th. That is the 39 week mark, and they like to deliver diabetics about a week early so baby doesn't grow too big.

28 weeks

We went today to UConn for a follow up ultrasound (last time Bean had his arms crossed across his chest) to look at Bean's growth and his heart. Today he had one arm across his chest, but they were able to get all of the measurements they needed. The doctors said that everything looks great. He is weighing approx. 2lb 14oz which is pretty much on target for 28 weeks. His feet are still measuring large... good thing one of his grandfathers works for Converse haha!

We got a good look at his profile and we are in love. He looks so stinkin' cute! He also had hiccups for the first time during the ultrasound... it was such a neat feeling and it made the ultrasound tech laugh because she could feel them too.



We are still in contention about the name... but we have about 10 more weeks until go-time, so hopefully we will agree on something great!

(Almost) 26 Weeks!

My bump is growing rapidly! Shirts that I use to wear don't quite cover the bump anymore but I am enjoying showing now. People just seem to be nicer. They hold the door for me, let me get off of the elevator first, smile at me for no reason, and give up their parking spots.... technically the last one isn't because they can see the baby bump, but they must see my face glowing with pregnancy or something haha!

Eric and I put the crib together last weekend and I washed all of the bedding and Bean's room is starting to feel like a nursery! I also bought argyle vinyl wall decor from Uppercase Living that I can't wait to get in and put up!

Names have been the hot topic in the Milot household for the past few weeks. We have a list that we like but nothing is standing out to us. If you have any suggestions, we would LOVE to hear them, so comment away. We will be keeping the name a secret until Bean is born, so you will have to stay tuned.

I have also been told by my OB that if I do not go into labor by July 5th, I will be induced. With diabetic mamma's they like to induce about a week early so the baby doesn't get too big. I was told before that it would be July 11th, but I will take the 5th!!

I would also like to make a plea to my ankles... PLEASE STOP SWELLING... thank you!

Have a Happy Easter everyone!

Bean is A Movin'!

I started feeling little twinges or tickles about 4 weeks ago. In the past week I have been able to feel Bean moving around a lot! It feels like he is doing somersaults - it is the neatest feeling. Feeling Bean move around is a wonderful reminder that I have a growing baby inside my belly! Here is my 22 week bump photo (please don't mind my puffy face... oh pregnancy how I love thee!!)

The New Digs

Eric and I moved into our new home this past weekend with the help of many friends and family! We are so thankful for all of your help. We were even lucky enough to have some of the guys put together some of Bean's nursery furniture!

We are just about all unpacked now and Finn is enjoying his new home as well. He loves to just sniff around and he is even braving the cellar steps now!

Here are a few photos of the place (please don't mind the things scattered everywhere!)

Nursery Bedding

We waste no time... Eric and I already had in mind what we wanted to do for the nursery if it was a boy or a girl. Girl - paisley. Boy - argyle. So, we found the perfect bedding on Babies R Us and Target and wouldn't you know... they were all sold out. So, we ended up buying it from Baby Earth (which is a super cool website by the way).