All still on track.
Our obstetrician's first words to us today were "you're viable now".
Our baby nearly weighs 700g, with 500g being average. It has a very fat stomach that is nearly 2 weeks above average (in the 88th percentile), our obstetrician checked it's internal organs and everything is fine. She said it's better to be bigger than smaller, and that the stomach size is a sign I have a good placenta.
She checked the veins supplying blood to the uterus, which she said was very normal and good. Apparently if they are low then there is a high chance of preeclampsia and premature labour.
She also told me that from now on it's a good idea to always be close to a hospital that you would be happy to deliver a baby in. So that means no weekends away to our holiday house.
It was nice to see baby's movements in the ultrasound. Yesterday I didn't feel much movement, so last night I phoned the midwife who told me to come in for a scan with the Doppler. It was late, so I had to go into the delivery ward. Of course the heart beat was immediately picked up and everything normal. The midwife said that sometimes the baby turns in the uterus and directs their kicks at the spine.
Seems strange, but the closer we get to achieving a birth, the more upset I feel. I guess there is more to loose with everyday.
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