32 Weeks

Hi all!

I am a little late about updating (since I will be 33 weeks tomorrow) but we have had a pretty busy time of it as of late!! :)

Last Wednesday, I had an ultrasound and what is called a Biophysical profile. They checked the baby's size, muscle tone, movement, and breathing (though at this stage they are not really breathing, more like practicing to breathe, or so they told me), and the levels of the amniotic fluid. They give the baby 30 minutes to complete each thing they are looking for a certain number of times...Baby Boy Maller passed his first test in 5 minutes, with a perfect score! We return tomorrow for another Biophysical profile/ultrasound. I do have to admit that it was really neat to be able to see him and to actually be able to make out some of his features (as much as you can in black and white) See photo...

Last Friday, the kids and I went in for my non stress test, which was supposed to only take 30 minutes, but ended up taking 1 hour and 30 minutes. The kids got a little stressed at the end, which is understandable since they did not get to nap, but they behaved well for kids who were stuck in a room for 1 1/2 hours! Baby boy was very active and moved so much that we had a hard time keeping his heartbeat on the monitor! My doctor kept me extra long because she wanted to be sure that the baby was ok and she said he is. I return for that test and a doctor visit this Friday.

On Saturday, Christopher had his two year pictures taken and wasn't the most cooperative, but at least we got one for ourselves! We did some grocery shopping and in the afternoon had a visit from our good friends the Hagers (Jeff, Jeanne, Joey, and Julia). They are expecting a baby in June as well. It was good for Jeff and Brad to have some time to talk, as Jeff as been having a hard time lately. Just recently his mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer of the liver and the prognosis does not look good. He is very close to his mom, so is taking it hard. (Not that I can blame him, to lose a parent is hard). It is so frustrating to watch another wonderful person who would do anything for anyone have to suffer like this and then people like someone we all know (who I won't mention) complains about how terrible her life is, how badly she has been treated, how she has been abused, and how selfish she is because everything is about her, gets to live forever and ever...or so it seems. It just makes me mad. Linda (Jeff's mom) deserves to be here watching her grandchildren grow, and being able to show them her love...I'll step off of my soapbox now!

On Sunday, we took the kids to the Minnesota Childrens Museum. Boy did they love it!! :) We had a great time...Sydney didn't want to leave. I will post photos soon

Have a good rest of the week all!