33 weeks...

Hello everyone...We are at 33 weeks!! Went to the OB yesterday and all is looking good. I saw a different doctor in the practice and she was very nice. I go back to them in two weeks but then after that I start going every week. Although with my other appointments coming up I will be seen by someone every week now.


Friday (5/15) I start the Non-Stress tests. These are done weekly. Here is an explaination of what this is:

This simple, painless procedure is done during pregnancy to evaluate your baby's condition. During the test, your healthcare practitioner or a technician monitors your baby's heartbeat, first while the baby is resting and then while he's moving. Just as your heart beats faster when you're active, your baby's heart rate should go up while he's moving or kicking.This simple, painless procedure is done during pregnancy to evaluate your baby's condition. During the test, your healthcare practitioner or a technician monitors your baby's heartbeat, first while the baby is resting and then while he's moving. Just as your heart beats faster when you're active, your baby's heart rate should go up while he's moving or kicking.

Also on the the 15th we will be doing a tour of the hospital. I decided not to do a class but I did want to tour the maternity section to see where we will be. Plus this is FREE!!! :-)

Then on the 19th we will have another Ultrasound. :-) I am guessing the little ones are close to 5lbs at this appointment. Yes, that's 10lbs of babies!!!

I hope everyone is well...

Here is the weekly development report:

Fetal development in pregnancy week 33:fetus in eighth month For all the weight and bulk you’re lugging around these days, you’d think your little champ should weigh much more than a mere 5 lbs and measly 17 inches in height, but nope, that’s about the average size for a baby in its thirty-third week. In terms of appearances, they’re getting cuter and pudgier every minute as they pile on the baby fat for those adorable little wrist rolls and chubby toes. And as we’re sure you’ve already noticed they’re getting stronger with every passing day. Nowadays, it’s possible to observe a well-placed kick just by watching your belly—but you already knew that didn’t you? Although they’re getting stronger, your bigger-by-the-day baby is losing space to move around, so the actual rate of movement will drop off in the last few weeks, despite that powerful drop-kick they’ve been working on. Hey, did you know you’ll continue feeling their movements even during labor?