Pregnancy Weight: Um, I need to start paying attention to this better. Not sure what the number was. Maybe up 1 or 2 pounds? I’ll keep a better lookout at my next appointment.
Blood Pressure: 98/56
The nurse said that my blood pressure was “great”. I don’t know much about blood pressure, but I do know that the “normal” is 120/80. I also know that my blood pressure is not high, clearly, but it seems like the bottom number is extremely low. I need to make a note to look this up so that I don’t work myself up over something stupid that has no real meaning.
Baby’s Heartbeat: In the 150s. He was bouncing all around today!
Baby’s Position: OB thinks that the baby is still head down (yay!). I feel him more on my right side, so he is probably pivots back and forth from the left side to the right. His butt (we think) is right under my right boob and his feet are angled downward. I think he’ll be really tall, especially since Tarzan is. The baby also kicked the OB’s hand and I got a giggle out of that.
Problem with baby’s position: Not a one.
Baby’s Momma: I’m starting to feel like I’m in slow motion a lot, especially when I have to go to the bathroom. Tarzan and I were out running errands after my appointment today and he even commented that I’ve gotten a lot slower. Tis normal, I suppose.
My pregnancy anxiety is still there, but I’ve been doing my best to deal with it. Benadryl helps me sleep at night, which really takes the edge off.
I’m also getting really excited to meet my little boy. I hope that I don’t meet him too soon, but the excitement is building up a lot and I’m starting to believe the whole slow third trimester thing.
Stretch Marks: None to report and hopefully it stays that way. (Keeping my fingers crossed!)
Next appointment: June 26th. Not looking forward to this appointment. It will be my first internal and I’ve heard that it’s not the most comfortable thing. I even asked my OB about it today and she said that there is a lot of pressure, but it only lasts 3-4 seconds. Surely I can handle 3-4 seconds, right?!
I also think that an ultrasound might be done to verify the baby’s position. Not sure on that though.
Big milestones this week: The nursery is thisclose to being finished. Just waiting on a few other items that I am pretty sure I’ll get at my baby shower this weekend. (Yes, while I’m usually quite fond of surprises, I did check my registry a few days ago and found out that a couple of big items were purchased for us. Of course I’m thrilled and realize that I’m completely lame for “cheating”.)
My questions:
1. Can you have an epidural when you have a lower back tattoo?
This does not apply to me, but I was talking to one of my friends (who has never had a child or been pregnant) and she insisted that a person could not have an epidural if they have a lower back tattoo. I told her she was ridiculous and she told me she was right. I told her that I would check with my OB at my next appointment and tada… I’m the winner.
2. Can I keep my contacts on during labor?
I’ve been reading that it is recommended that you wear your glasses instead of wearing contacts, so I was worried about this. I do not want to have to wear my glasses, especially for pictures. (I know, I know.) Anyways, my OB said that I could definitely wear my glasses, but to bring drops in case they get dry. She said that if a c-section is involved, they will probably make me take them out, even though she wore hers during all her c-sections.
3. It’s normal that he isn’t kicking like he was before, right? It’s more like he is rolling around in there and trying to push through my stomach instead.
Completely normal.
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I wouldn't worry about your blood pressure since "normal" is a realitive term, 120/80 may be normal for one person, but not for some one else. I have low blood pressure normally, so 120/80 would actually be high for me. Plus it also depends on the person taking the blood pressure, on more than one occasion I've had the assistant place the stethoscope on my forearm, which is the complete wrong placement .... anywho don't sweat the small stuff and try to enjoy the last few weeks bc the big day will be here before you know it, and you might find yourself missing that baby belly :)
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