@Krikit that is so funny! The bakery was really doing some wishful thinking there
[name_f]Happy[/name_f] Halloween to those who celebrate! [name_f]Baby[/name_f] boy and I had our 32 week appointment today and all is going well. Very glad to report that my blood pressure was normal there and has been normal when I take it at home, too. I did feel like it was a fluke that the reading was high last time, but confirmation helps me not to worry about my BP in general.
Mr. Spooky Scary Skeleton had a growth ultrasound today too, and it looks like his growth has leveled out to where he’s no longer measuring large and is now in the average size range ~48th%. His weight today was 4lbs, 4 oz! And after him being breech or transverse most of the last couple weeks, it looks like he has finally turned himself head down. Fingers crossed he stays put until it’s time!
In talking with my OB, I guess I’ve been having [name_m]Braxton[/name_m] Hicks for the past few weeks on and off and not realized. I really thought it was just growing pains? But from what I described, she feels they’re practice contractions instead. I know there’s a good bit left to go, but it’s wild to think my body is already gearing up for labor.
The only downer I have to report is that I’ve been having some anxiety around baby boy’s name choice. Have any of you felt similarly? From what I’m hearing so far, it’s normal to feel that way as baby’s arrival looms, but I feel bad that I’ve second-guessed the name I chose at all. I think I’ll keep it as the front runner, but might prepare a back-up option just in case this feeling sticks.
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] you are all doing well!