35th Week

After Kamille's exciting first day at Kindergarten, Kyo and Kamille accompanied me to my OBGYN, Dr. O' for my 35th week prenatal checkup. We had to wait a few more minutes because apparently she was at the hospital across the street attending to a patient giving birth. While waiting for Dr. O', her assistant took my blood pressure (normal), my weight (gained 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks!) and had me empty my bladder in a small cup (the sugar patrol was on high alert!). Dr. O' arrived and measured my tummy and then we listened to the baby's heartbeat. I also had a quick ultrasound to make sure that the baby was already positioned for birth, which thankfully she is.  

Around this time of the pregnancy, we are checked for bacterial growth called Group B Streptococci (GBS). It is usually harmless in adults but for babies it can cause complications if you have it and pass it on during labor and birth. I'll probably get a call from them later next week to find out the results. I hope I don't have it!

I'll have another checkup in two weeks then every week after that until I give birth. Can't believe it's almost over. I still have a lot of things to do before the big day. In a few weeks or so, we will be welcoming our new daughter - Kathleen Alyssa and we're all very excited to see her.  

Comments

[Ruth]

OMG, you're onto baby #2 na! congratulations and have a hassle-free homestretch! :)