Praying for a Rainbow

Wow, 30 weeks (as of yesterday) has flown by in a lot of ways. I can't believe we are so close to meeting our baby boy. I had two good appointments this week. At my growth scan on Wednesday, he measured 2 lbs 15 oz, and the tech could even see that he has hair. His heart rate is in the 150s, and he is still very active. I absolutely love feeling and seeing him move. I did find out that my doctors want to induce labor at 38-39 weeks to reduce the risk of another stillbirth. I'd rather not have to be induced, but if it is best/safest for baby boy, that's okay. I also like knowing that he is coming sooner rather than later. Oh, and we decided to announce his name. Introducing...Ryan Joseph :) This shot is looking straight at his face: We had the nursery painted this week, and DH got the crib assembled with the help of our friend, so the nursery is coming along! Here is the crib: We don't have a mattress yet (waiting to see if we get it from our registry), but he w...

I can't believe I have made it to 3rd trimester (28 weeks). I definitely feel like I look like it now. I can't hide the baby bump! Since last time I wrote, we made two trips to OB triage for frequent BH contractions. The first time was the Friday before Christmas, and we had to go back the following Sunday. They monitored me and baby, did urine and fFN tests and an ultrasound and did not see any signs of PTL, thank goodness. I still have a lot BH, but I'm trying not worry about it. My doctor said I don't need to go in unless they are regularly several minutes apart and uncomfortable. I'm just trying to rest when I can and stay hydrated. My last u/s was on Dec. 28. At 26w5d, baby boy was measuring a little bit ahead at 2 lbs 5 oz (61st percentile). In the picture, that is his foot up against his forehead. You'll have to turn your screen sideways...I can't get it to post the right way: And a bump pic from Friday (27w5d):