34 weeks

I know I haven't added to this blog in a long time. I struggle over the fact that this is supposed to be for Elora and not my struggles. To catch everyone up:

We have made it further than our doctor though possible. Every week is a roller coaster, some almost putting me back into the hospital. I am at some test or checkup at least 3 times a week, more if she isn't cooperating which is most of the time. She is a VERY stubborn baby who does what she wants when she wants. She ignores the technicians attempts at getting her to increase her heartbeat (NST test) which shows that she is not stressed. One week we were at the hospital or doctor's office 6 days out of seven! My only sanity saver is that she is very active! I know she is healthy inside me despite her antics with the nurses and technicians. My specialist Dr Bruce even had a hard time chasing her around in order to get a good Doppler on her umbilical cord. He eventually gave up and diagnosed her healthy if only based on her movements.

Each Monday we have our dreaded "growth" appointment where they takes every measurement possible to she how she is growing. I stopped reading the measurements on the screen because it is too stressful, I just wait to see my doctor's face when he comes in, he is either smiling or grimacing. As of 4 days ago she was measuring around 3lb 7 oz. She is still really behind on her stomach measurements so Dr Bruce recommended I gain some weight, which turned out easier said than done. It's funny, when I am not pregnant I can look at food and gain weight, but when I actually try it is hard!

So in 2 days we go in for another growth check. Ric and I always go in figuring this will be it, it will be time for the C-section only to be pleasantly surprised when we are sent on our way again.

Thank you for following me on this long journey and I promise to post more often.