Ok, so last week I updated that I was due for my next checkup and growth ultrasound. Happy to say that after adjusting my due date to match the first ultrasound, baby is now measuring less than a week behind for his legs and head. His belly is actually a few days ahead. Estimated to be 2lbs 2oz in the 49th %ile. Fluid was good, placenta was good, everything was normal. โค๏ธ The only bit of anxiety for me is that he is currently breech. Or at least he was that day. Frank breech, just like Tru. Immediately after the ultrasound I called to schedule a chiropractor appointment, which I went to. I know we still have plenty of time but I’d expected him to be head down by now, so I was a bit thrown off guard.
The checkup part of my visit was super quick and nothing noteworthy there aside from the dr and I sharing our experiences with having breech babies previously. It didn’t make me feel better, unfortunately. I just really can’t let myself imagine a c section recovery with 5 kids, 7 and under to take care of. Instant tailspin of anxiety! I’m definitely doing whatever I can to help him turn in the meantime. The dr said she would maaaaaybe consider an ECV, even though it’s contraindicated in my situation (prior c section and anterior placenta) but we hopefully won’t need that.
I also had my glucose test that day, which I failed and had to return for the 3hr gtt a few days later. It.was.awful. (The 3hr test, I mean. The 1hr was fine.) Not going to sugarcoat it, pun intended, it was even worse than I remembered it being from when I was pregnant with Tru, which is the only other time I’ve done the 3hr test. By the end of it I thought I might actually pass out. I was shaky and queasy and got a horrible headache for the rest of the day. I couldn’t force myself to sit still no matter how hard I tried. My legs were absolutely crawling. Anyway, I passed and that’s all that matters. So bring on the Thanksgiving carb-fest!
So, what’s next?
- Um, guys, I just realized yesterday that I’m almost to the 3rd trimester! How is that even possible?? I pulled out my to-do list from last year before I had Quayd. Most stuff on there is necessary this year, plus a little more shuffling around of furniture and whatnot to make room for the little guy.
- I’m planning to get his clothes ready soon since that took me forever to get done last time.
- Definitely wanting to do some make ahead meals. Actually thinking about canning some instead of freezing everything. It’s just crazy to think that I’m already to the point where I need to do these things!
- I only have 1 more checkup and growth ultrasound before weekly appointments with NSTs start. ๐ฑ It’s been a little more challenging this time because I can’t take any of the kids with me to my appointments, so I have to get a babysitter every time. The kids are happy about that particular situation though. ๐
- Sleep is ok, I just really struggle to get comfortable. The restless legs are a bear and sometimes I end up falling asleep on the floor in the night, just trying to stretch them out. I wake up pretty early nowadays and can’t go back to sleep because, restless legs.
- I gained 9lbs in the last month. I’m scared to even weigh myself at home anymore.
- Baby is becoming a little kicking machine but he definitely has defined sleep patterns. He’s almost always up and active at 7am for about an hour.
- I started feeling hiccups during the first glucose test (he was going crazy in there) and feel them several times a day now.
- Pelvic pain is really bad and stiff in the morning but tends to ease off throughout the day.
- I forget when I started noticing Braxton Hicks but man, they’re strong! Thankfully only a few times a day but they certainly catch my attention. The dr told me when I was pregnant with Quayd that they basically get worse every time. Seems true in my case for sure.

I look absolutely atrocious but here we are.
Dear God, thank You for good test results and for the baby measuring well. Please help him to get into a good position for birth, as long as he can do so safely. In Jesus’ name, amen.