Week 37 Update

Just a quick update!

We went to the doctor today and had our normal weekly visit. After visiting with my doctor a little I told her that Audrey has her moments of high activity, where she is really rocking and rolling in there, and then moments where I really have to concentrate to feel her move. I have done the "kick count" tests and every time she passes, but sometimes it takes the whole time and the movements I get are really small. She said that everything is probably fine, but that she wanted to do a fetal monitoring test to make sure. So they wrapped two bands around my belly, gave me some apple juice, and hooked me up to the machine. I had to lay there for 30 minutes or so and push a button when I felt her kick. When the test was over she came in and told me that Audrey passed the test, and that she was good and active at the beginning, but slowed down a lot towards the end. (I think she fell asleep!) So she ordered an ultrasound to double check everything. The ultrasound went great! She saw the movements and muscle tone that she wanted to see, and the amniotic fluid level was good. So Audrey and I got the full work up and everything looks great! She is now weighing 6 lbs and 11 oz! Also, while I was hooked up to the fetal monitoring machine she said that I had three contractions. Who knew? I felt my belly tighten up, which I have felt before but always thought it was just her moving, so it looks like things are progressing. She also said that Audrey has dropped, but she still can not reach my cervix to tell how much I have dilated. Maybe at my next appointment on Tuesday!