Swimming in a big pool

I love my husband. He can take any situation and find something about it to lighten the mood, even though his solution comment isn't always exactly on target or- ehmm- correct whatsoever. I'll explain.

Yesterday was our 32 week doctor's appointment. After last week's hospital scare, I was pretty nervous so I asked Hubs to go with me. Well that and we were having an ultrasound and I knew he'd want to see Peapod as much as I did. Thank goodness he was there. Looks like I'm not a whimp afterall- although I really sortof wish I was with this one. We found a reason for all the intense pain I've been having- but no explanation for the reason yet. During the ultrasound, the doctor saw lots of extra fluid in my uterus. This would explain a few things, like why my back has been hurting so much more recently and why my ribs have been stabbing pain. From what I understand, and obviously I'm not a doctor but I can google with the best of them (don't hate, Dr.T!), with all the extra fluid its been putting added pressure on me causing my uterus to rub/sit against my ribs. Now, why the extra amniotic fluid? We don't know. I am being scheduled to see a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician next week for tests and clearer ultrasounds. They will be looking at all her organs to make sure she is functioning correctly and to see if my fluid levels have raised or not. Let's pray hard not. At this point in pregnancy, most of the amniotic fluid is urine that she makes and swallows and processes out. This is how baby's learn to swallow. Oh the fascinating aspects of fetal development that I am learning daily. It could be that she is just not swallowing like she should be, thus the extra fluids in there with her. She is not under distress right now which is fantastic! I'm not even letting myself think that far into things yet. trust me, I could spin out of control, but I have a husband that momentarily lightens my mood with, "Don't worry. She's just swimming in a big pool right now!" Hmm thanks Hub for the light chuckle. Am I concerned? Ab.so.lute.ly. But do I have a sister who know ten times more than me about this situation and is very involved? Yes. Do I trust that God isn't harming my baby girl and he is protecting her? Double yes. Will I continue to read everything I can possibly find out about this "too much amniotic fluid" stuff to better educate myself? Of course... So in the mean time before my MFM appointment, I'll be taking it easy and thinking good thoughts. I'm also getting sent to an Internal Medicine physician to help relieve some of this pain. Couldn't be more excited about this one! Monday's appointment can't come soon enough!

I did get a few pictures from yesterday's ultrasound, but not great ones. She is now head down and in position, which is a relief. Hopefully she stays that way. I had just started reading up on odd positioned deliveries, just in case she was still laying oblique (across). I also just started watching live delivery videos, natural, pain med, and C-section. Not my best idea ever. I apparently prepare myself for the best and worst case scenarios, makes me feel more prepared, but unfortunately those images won't leave my mind now. But anyways, because she is head down and because the doctor was rightfully so more focused on getting amnio measurements, we couldn't get the best pictures. I've tried to label whats what of her face if you can't tell without it. I like 4D images much better! But I guess I will be seeing her again very shortly, yay! One plus about the MFM appointment.

Without labels. Anybody see her right off? She's got some cheeks for sure!

Oh, I forgot to post my week 32 picture from the other day. Not fantastic. Yet again, that is what happens when I disturb the Giant as he is watching his favorite show. I get three quick shots and that's it. Take 'em or leave 'em. Sadly, this is the best one...