31 weeks

How your baby's growing:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.



So I have not been to work in 2 days. I have been up all night long for 2 nights with the worst low back/butt/hip pain and braxton hicks. My doctor had me come in today so she could check me and she did a test to see if I am going into preterm labor. I should know the results this afternoon. If it comes back positive I could go into labor in the next 2 weeks. If negitive, I am good for at least 2 more weeks. I am SO hoping that it is negitive. Apparently I am having back contractions and they SUCK. She gave me ambien to help me sleep and ordered me out of work for the whole freakin week. NOT good for the bank account. She asked me if there was any way I could stop working, and I was like ummmm no, not unless it is 100% mandatory. She said we will see what the test says and see how I am feeling at the end of the week and play it by ear. I am going to have to tell my boss that from now on the next 8 weeks are day to day...I may or may not be at work each day. That is going to suck big time. But I will do whatever I need to to keep this baby in for at least 4-5 more weeks!

My day has not been good. I am super stressed about this preterm labor possibility and some other personal stuff and work... and tired of being laid up in bed/on the couch. The good news is that I have gotten the thank you notes done from my last shower on Sunday! I can get Mikey to mail them tomorrow.
Another joyful event is that I have started lactating. OH Yippie. That is SO attractive. I am uncomfortable and tired. So I am not susie sunshine today! Sorry about the negative post! But keep your fingers crossed that Eric stays put for a few more weeks!

And I am not posting a picture this week. Trust me, you would thank me for that!

XOXO
Brittany