Baby update...

Yesterday I had an ultrasound and an OB appointment. My U/S appointment was in the morning and it was to see how big baby was/is. Everything looked good with baby's home, he's head down still, and the tech estimated that he weighs about 6.4 lbs. Basically, right on track, not too big, not too small. According to his weight, I'm only measuring 2 days ahead with an EDD of August 12. But man is baby big. She gave me a tour of his body and she went from his head all the way around to the other side of my stomach to his feet. I was a little freaked by that, and it all made it seem so real. Ack. I've been having little freak out moments. I can't believe that he'll be here soon. So, everything looked good with baby. Yay! After that, Jess and I headed to lunch at Chili's. Yum. One of my favorite spots. And then off to the post office to send off baby shower "Thank you" cards.

My OB appt was later in the afternoon, so I rested 'til it was time to go. Napping and such. For my OB appt, I took an entourage. This time my sister joined me and Jesse. During this appt I had a vag exam and the strep B exam. I was also ordered to get more blood work done, but specifically for this rash that I have all over my belly. According to my very scientific Internet research, it's PUPPs. A rash that appears on the belly first and spreads to legs, arms, butt, and can be caused by baby boy's DNA which can be a skin irritant. Crazy, huh? Also, there's a more serious rash that can be very dangerous to mom and baby called Cholestasis, this has to do with the liver. So, doctor is checking for this. I was very nervous about yesterday. I know that things can go from good to bad in an instant and I thank God that everything is still looking good, and I could possibly have a vaginal birth, if I "can handle it," as my doctor had said yesterday since he thinks my baby will be an 8 or 9 lber! Thanks, doc!

Baby J @ 35w5d...