Almost 40 weeks....

Just got back from my doctor appointment and everything is going GREAT!!! The baby's heartbeat is very strong and I am gaining just the right amount of weight... I have gained only a total of 24 lbs.

I have GOOD NEWS.... I already 2 to 3 cm dilated so I guess any day now Felipe Ignacio could make his grand arrival.

I will post more updates as they become available.... Also once the baby is born I will be creating a website for Felipe so I can constantly upload pictures for your viewing pleasure. I will be emailing the link to the site once it is up and running.

Still Waiting for Felipe Ignacio

Just got back from my doctor appointment... Everything is going OK. The baby has apparently dropped a bit but there is still no sign that he will be making his grand arrival any time soon.

They did a sonogram and they estimate his current weight to be 6lbs 13oz. The tech said that Felipe can be born anywhere between 1lb more or less than his current estimated weight.

I am hoping for a 7lb baby... I rather he grow once he is on the outside.

Sorry there are no pictures but he is too big to get a good ultrasound photo and I just haven't taken any of myself lately...

3 more weeks to go....

I just got back from the doctor's office and she told me that everything seems to be right on schedule. As of right now my due date still stands so I am REALLY SORRY to those that guessed I would be having the baby this week....

I will keep you posted on any changes as they occur.

The Finish Line is getting closer

I had a doctor's appointment today and that is what the DR told me... I am currently 35 weeks so that means that in about 5 - 6 weeks I should have my little bundle of joy in my arms.

Everything is going well and from now on I have an appointment EVERY week. I guess they do this to keep a closer track on the progress.

Yesterday I sent out an email stating that I am doing a baby pool... The winner will receive a prize. If you would like to participate and haven't sent me your guess yet, just post a comment or send me an email so that you can be included.

The information being requested for the Baby Pool is:

Date of Birth:
Time of Birth:
Length (inches):
Weight (?? lbs ?? oz):
Your Name:

I know it seems like a lot of information but the program that I am using to track the responses asks for all this information.

I will continue to post updates as they happen.

Latest OB Appt

I just got to the office after spending all morning in doctor's offices...

I just got my 33 week checkup and the outcome was not satisfactory for the doctor because I have lost 4 lbs in the last 2 weeks and my belly hasn't grown. She referred me to get a ultrasound just to make sure that I wasn't losing amniotic fluid and that the baby was OK.

I waited for about 2 hours at the Kendall Regional Office for the ultrasound but when it was done everything was OK... Maybe my weight loss was due to the fact that I was sick a few weeks ago and also I did alot of walking on Sunday during my baby shower.

The ultrasound tech took all the necessary measurements and the report stated that Felipe Ignacio is within the 59 percentile of growth, he is larger than he should be, which is good. He is currently at 5lbs 2ozs and his heartbeat was 132bpm.

Glucose Test Results...

I just got back from the doctor's office and everything is going great with the baby. My Fundal measurement is 28" which is perfect because I am 29 weeks. The measurements should be give or take 2 inches from the amount of weeks you are pregnant.

I have gained a total of 17 lbs up-to-date but the bad news is that my glucose test results were UNSATISFACTORY!!! They referred me to a specialist because since diabetes runs in my family they want to rule that out before they send me to do the 3 hour glucose test. I have my fingers crossed that it was just something I ate yesterday.

I will keep everyone posted on the results...

Everything is going great

I had my doctor appointment today and everything is going great. This little boy is moving around like if he is in an olympic-size pool. The doctor said the heartbeat sounded great.

Next month I have my glucose test.... I hate that test. I can't eat breakfast and then at the dr's office they give you a REALLY SWEET liquid. But I guess if it is for the good of the baby and my health I will do anything.

I have gained 3 pounds since last month so for those that are keeping a tally I have gained a total of 12 pounds. YAY for me!!! I am hoping that I won't gain much weight by the end of this pregnancy.

That is all for now!!!

18 week Check-Up

Well... Unfortunately the baby was not cooperating today so I could not find out the sex of this little peanut. It decided it wanted to curl up into a ball... eventhough the tech poked and probed it didn't budge.

I did get my AFP blood test done so we will await the results of that... The heartbeat sounded great and I haven't gained any weight since last month... I guess eating healthier is helping with my weight.

I have a full sonogram at the end of this week so lets hope the baby cooperates at that appointment.

I will keep you posted on the progress of the sex determination.

I've entered my Second Trimester

I just got back from the doctor. Everything is going good. They did an ultrasound to hear the baby's heartbeat because the doctor could not get a reading with the handheld doppler. I am happy to say the .... It is beating strongly.

I don't have any pictures today but next month when I go to my appointment I will hopefully have more than a picture... I will be far enough along that I might be able to find out the sex of the baby.

I will keep you posted.

9 1/2 weeks and counting

Today I went to my second doctors appointment. Everything is OK. They did an ultrasound just to make sure that the baby was developing right on schedule. I also got to hear the heartbeat is was 165 beats. It is such a cool experience to hear your baby's heartbeat for the first time.

I have another appointment in 4 weeks. I will keep you posted.