Madden is approximately the size of a mini-watermelon!
(according to his weight)
A lot has gone on since last week! Monday, we attended Infant Care Class. The only thing I really learned was the appropriate way to bath a baby. It was fun to dress up our pretend baby and change his diaper and everything. Wednesday, I had to take my first trip to Triage. I had a little bit of bleeding, but everything checked out just fine. Friday, we had our 34 week sonogram. Madden is BIG and BEAUTIFUL! He weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces. He also has a full-head of hair. He is off the charts and above the 100th percentile now...oh my goodness! I have an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, so I am not allowed to workout anymore and I have to limit all other activities, or I could go into labor. Last night, we went to Infant Safety Class. The most valuable thing we learned was infant CPR. I would highly recommend this class to everyone. It has been the most beneficial class we have taken by far. Today, we saw doctor Greve for our 35 week check-up. All is well and I have officially gained 7 pounds total. I measured at 38 weeks today; which didn't surprise me. I am so excited, because Dr. Greve is going to schedule my C-section date on Monday!!!!!!!!! I'm anxious to see what day he picks! Yes, it's been confirmed that I will have to have a C-section. He said I'm not built to deliver a 8 pound baby. I'm OK with a C-section now, I'm just not looking forward to recovering from it. Tonight, we are going to Breastfeeding Class. Then, We have another sonogram on Friday. I can't wait to see Madden again in a few days!
A lot has gone on since last week! Monday, we attended Infant Care Class. The only thing I really learned was the appropriate way to bath a baby. It was fun to dress up our pretend baby and change his diaper and everything. Wednesday, I had to take my first trip to Triage. I had a little bit of bleeding, but everything checked out just fine. Friday, we had our 34 week sonogram. Madden is BIG and BEAUTIFUL! He weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces. He also has a full-head of hair. He is off the charts and above the 100th percentile now...oh my goodness! I have an excessive amount of amniotic fluid, so I am not allowed to workout anymore and I have to limit all other activities, or I could go into labor. Last night, we went to Infant Safety Class. The most valuable thing we learned was infant CPR. I would highly recommend this class to everyone. It has been the most beneficial class we have taken by far. Today, we saw doctor Greve for our 35 week check-up. All is well and I have officially gained 7 pounds total. I measured at 38 weeks today; which didn't surprise me. I am so excited, because Dr. Greve is going to schedule my C-section date on Monday!!!!!!!!! I'm anxious to see what day he picks! Yes, it's been confirmed that I will have to have a C-section. He said I'm not built to deliver a 8 pound baby. I'm OK with a C-section now, I'm just not looking forward to recovering from it. Tonight, we are going to Breastfeeding Class. Then, We have another sonogram on Friday. I can't wait to see Madden again in a few days! Here's the last pregnant pic I have taken. This is me and my wonderful friend, Becky, at her shower last weekend. She is due 9/18...Logan Brent. It has been so much fun being pregnant together. That's it for now:) Lots of Love!!!!!!!!!! 
C-sections aren't that bad to recover from. Just start walking and moving around as much as possible, that really helped me. Plus you have pain medicine, too! Just knowing the end result of a section will make it all worth while. We can't wait to meet Madden and have a new cousin to play with.
ReplyDeleteWow girl! What a whole bunch of exciting news-except for going to triage. I can't believe you are going to know Monday exactly when Madden is going to be here! I can't wait to see him, especially with a full head of hair! How awesome! Love the pic of us! It has been fun being preggers together :) Love you girl!
ReplyDeleteBecky
ASHLEY!!!! OMG, I am so excited for you! I can't believe he's almost here!!! Before you know it you will be sending out invites to his first bday party! Seriously...it happens so fast!
ReplyDeleteOK, text me when you can cuz we gotta talk!