Arabella's two week check up

I know this is really late but better late than never?

Daddy stayed at home with Zach and Landon while Mommy and Arabella went to see the doctor.  Arabella did great. only issue with her is her little belly cord has fallen off but her belly button is still a little oozy.  Dr. C said it should heal up with in the next few weeks.  Doctor C said she has great color and is a healthy little girl!

My sweet sleeping Arabella at 2 weeks old

Here are her stats...

Weight: 8lbs 8oz  50-60%
Height: 20 1/2 inch 50-60%
Head Cir.: 28 cm 60%

36.5 week check up

37.5 weeks

My check up was quick.  We listened to the heart beat and I had my group B strep test.  Dr. Marichal didn't check my cervix this time because he won't stop labor at this point but didn't want to start anything by checking.  
I have another appointment this Friday (2/4).  There have been lots of signs that labor is coming and we are ready to meet baby.  I have woken up this past week 4 times at around 3-4 am with strong contractions/Braxton Hicks.  They keep increasing in intensity but go away about 9am which is about an hour after I get up.  I am still having contractions/Braxton Hicks during the day but nothing that stays regular for more than an hour. 

This time I have been having strong changes in my mood.  The last week or two I have gone from being in tears to angry to overly happy all for no reason in a matter of minutes.  Landon never did that to me.  It will be interesting to find out if it is just a different baby or if it has something possibly to do with the sex of the baby.  Only time will tell.  My wish is baby will come sooner than later but since I don't really get any say in the matter I will still keep waiting to meet my new little one. 

34 weeks

Landon and Josh were able to come with me to my January appointment.  I was good timing for Josh to come with us because we had to wait for 2 hours!  I think Landon or I would have lost it if it was just the two of us. It had only been taking 30 minutes for the whole appointment, and that included walking to and from the parking lot most times. 

Everything was good with Baby.  We were able to listen to the heart beat.  My blood pressure was back to normal! Dr. Marichal checked my cervix because I told him I have been having fairly painful and consistent Braxon Hicks.  As for now those practice contractions are just that because they have made my cervix dilated.  I am glad but at the same time I was surprise.  I never had anything like this with Landon until after I was induced. 

Now, I am on the 2 week appointment schedule so I will be updating soon on how things are going. 

32 weeks

At 32 weeks

I had my 30 week check up 2 weeks or so before Christmas.  I forgot to post about it with all the Christmas stuff going on.  This pregnancy has whizzed by. I can't believe how close my due date is.  At my appointment in Dec. I was measuring exactly where I was suppose to.  Landon came with me and he was so excited to listen to Baby Williams heart beat again.  The only concern which was a little one, was my blood pressure had gone up.  Normally my highest blood pressure is at 110/72 and it was 128/85.  (I think 85) The main reason why Dr. Marichal is concerned is because I had preeclampsia with Landon.  My blood pressure started to climb about a month before he was due.  So if my blood pressure didn't go down, this time the whole thing would be starting earlier.

Since I am so late on posted I can let you know, I took my blood pressure at a friend's a couple of weeks later, it was the same but at my last appointment (Jan 4) it was back to normal.  I really appreciate all the prayers from everyone. 

We are looking forward to meeting our new addition.  I am a little nervous too, being a mom of two is a tiny bit scary.  Josh is just excited.  He loves babies and can't wait to add more to the Williams family.  I am really just a worry wort and worry about it no matter what.  I am very excited to meet him or her and to see Landon become a big brother.  He will make a wonderful big brother.