Quick Update – 26 Weeks 2 Days

Today I’m 26 weeks 2 days and only 5 days away from starting my third trimester! I can’t believe it! We had another OB appointment today and all was perfect 🙂 Little man is still measuring ahead and starting to get some super cute, chubby cheeks that we can actually see on the regular non 3D ultrasound. In fact he’s got quite a lot of cute baby fat everywhere now and is measuring almost a full 2 weeks ahead. It’s no wonder I’m looking and feeling so huge these days. I feel like I have to hold onto my belly while I’m doing my prenatal exercises because it’s starting to get heavy! I can’t imagine how big I’m going to be after these last 3 months!

The other major thing that happened today is we booked our tentative c-section date. As of right now, it’s scheduled for Dec 30th. For some reason, my doctor’s office goes by the LMP for dating even though my ultrasounds have all been showing baby consistently ahead and they even told me my due date changed to January 3rd at one of my early appointments so that’s what I’ve been going with. And now, as of today, he’s almost 2 weeks ahead of schedule, so I find it pretty weird that they’re going by my LMP. However, Based on my LMP of April 1st, my due date is Jan 6th, and therefore Dec 30th will bring me to exactly 39 weeks according to these dates. I asked if this was a good idea since Dr. S herself told me it’s dangerous for me to even go into labor because of the type of internal incision I have from my first c-section. Thankfully, she addressed my concern and basically said that in California, they cannot schedule a planned c-section before full term which I guess they classify as 39 weeks not 38, but she agrees with me that this little-big guy is probably going to be ready to come sooner then later, given his size. So the plan is that she will be monitoring me like crazy in those last few weeks leading up to Dec 30th, and if my BP climbs up at all or if I have even one weird cramp, she’ll be changing that date. I guess we won’t know until we get closer to the date and thankfully my BP has been really good so far, but I would bet money on it that our little man will be ready to come before the 30th.  I want him to stay in there as long as possible if that’s what is best for him, but I would be lying if I wasn’t a little worried that I’ll go into sudden labor a few days before the 30th and have to rush to the hospital and hope my internal incision doesn’t tear!

The great news is that as of today, I’m now starting to go in every 2 weeks for my check ups through to mid November and every week after that, and then even sooner once we reach the mid Dec point. Also Dr. S isn’t going away for the holidays this year, so she’ll be around if I suddenly go into labor and have to rush to the hospital, so I’m sure we’ll be okay.

The other topic of discussion for today was about the weird pain I’m still having in my upper abdomen area. It feels so strange. It is definitely not the same pain I had when I had HELLP 4 years ago. I am certain of this because that was unbearable. Whereas, this is more of a burning sensation on a more musculature level, and it’s very localized to one area. It’s on my upper right tummy and only affecting about 2 inches or so of space in diameter. It feels fine in the AM after I have been laying on my left side all night, but then it gradually starts to ache as the day goes on, especially if I’m sitting up in front of the computer for long hours at a time. I also get these weird sharp twinge like pains in the area if I bend the wrong way. Dr. S, sent me for more blood work today to rule out any organ issues that could be associated with HELLP and thankfully all of these tests came back normal again. She also checked the area with the ultrasound and nothing unusual is going on. She said it is likely muscle tearing in that area due to my abdomen increasing in size which makes sense I guess. Unfortunately, she said it will likely only get worse at this point not better, but at least it’s bearable and nothing more serious to worry about. It’s actually curious that I haven’t gotten a singe stretch mark yet if my muscles are tearing, but I am definitely not complaining!

So now we just wait for my next appointment in 2 weeks. I will have my glucose test to screen for gestational diabetes that day. I have to admit, I’m a little nervous about it. I have been eating well and exercising 5 days a week, but for some reason, I’m scared of this test. I think it’s because little man is measuring so big. They say, babies tend to be larger when the mom has GD so I’m a little scared that I will end up having GD. I guess if I do have it, it won’t be the end of the world, I’ll just have to get rid of my chocolate and ice cream indulgences 🙁

So that’s basically it for today. I’ll post my complete progress report on the weekend at the 27 week point to celebrate making it officially into the 3rd trimester and being only one week away from being the most pregnant ever 🙂

MapleCandyBefore I sign off, I just have to send a special shout out and a very big thank you to My Perfect Breakdown for sending me a wonderful gift in the mail today. She knows I’m feeling a little home sick for my family and friends in Canada, and that I love maple candy, so she sent me some! She said it was a little something to thank me for helping her redesign her blog, but she really did not have to do that! So thank you My Perfect Breakdown for your very thoughtful gift. And if it turns out I do have gestational diabetes, it could be the last sweet thing I have for a while, so I am really going to enjoy it 🙂 Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers this week. She has a couple of appointments this week that could be very stressful, but will hopefully help her finally get some answers to why she has had so many losses. I’m praying she gets some real answers and some solutions moving forward that will help her have a sticky little bean and bring her her long awaited miracle baby.

 

 

 

45 thoughts on “Quick Update – 26 Weeks 2 Days

  1. What an uplifting update! I am so relieved and confident for you hearing that all is looking good with little man.

    Growing up in maple syrup country (there was a maple forest and sugar shack just across the road from one of the places I lived in as a kid in ON), I have a serious weakness for real maple syrup and things made from it (and a dislike of fake maple flav). So sweet (literally) of MPB to send you those treats!

    I continue to send positive wishes and prayers your way. My not-so-secret hope is that your tiny sir decides to give you the world’s best gift for Christmas and show up in time to see Santa this year. 😉

    1. 🙂 I hate fake maple flavored things too. I has to be the real thing!

      I keep thinking he’s going to arrive on on Christmas Day too. How amazing that would be! Who knows… My dr said he’s still not overly huge or anything and with me being 5’8″ and my hubby being 6’3″, it’s not surprising that he’s measuring ahead don’t guess we’ll see 🙂

  2. Mmmmmm maple candy! I think I’ll have my hubs pick some up next time he flies through Toronto–I like chocolate covered maple candy!
    I would be nervous too, with the babes measuring ahead, but I’m glad your doctor is going to diligently monitor you and “override the system” if need-be. That sounds like a good plan–even better than just scheduling earlier because you’ll be studied in great detail.
    Chubby cheeks are the best! So pleased for you! XOXO

    1. It’s so good isn’t it?

      I’m nervous, but really trust my doctor and yes, the extra monitoring will be really good for my peace of mind the closer we get to full term 🙂 I’m so excited to meet him, but also want him to stay in there as long as he can too so I like this approach.

      So incredibly happy for you too hon. I can’t wait to hear more updates from you in the coming weeks and months 🙂

  3. What a bunch of great news, so happy for you! I hope the upper abdomen pain doesn’t get too much worse, and good luck with your upcoming GD test!

    1. Thanks hon! I hope so too. It isn’t overly awful, but not great either. After a long day at the computer, all I want to do is sit in recliner to take pressure of my abdomen. It been making it really hard to get anything done in the evening.

      1. Oof, that sounds pretty frustrating. Hopefully you’re at a place in your pregnancy where you can afford not to get anything done in the evening 🙂

        1. Unfortunately no, We still have a lot of work to do in the nursery and I often work late, but the good news is both our mothers are coming in for the shower in a couple weeks and will be staying on to help us with cleaning and cooking for a while. So that will be a huge help. Then they’re going to leave us for bit to give us some alone time, and then come back in Dec 🙂

          1. Oh no! Well fingers crossed you are able to make progress, slow and steady. Super awesome that your moms will be able to pitch in 🙂

  4. First, and most importantly, I am so happy that you and your little man are doing well!! I am with Spirit Baby Come Home, and hope that your little guy shows up in time for you to enjoy Christmas at home as a happy and healthy family, and from what you say about his measurements, I suspect he might just make his appearance a few weeks early!
    I am so happy the package arrived, and that they didn’t get destroyed in the mail! I thought you might end up with maple candy bits rather then the intended lollipops. While I hope you don’t end up with GD, at least you can enjoy one now. Thank you again for everything! 🙂

    1. Yikes! A few weeks would be scary, but also amazing as long as he’s born healthy! I keep thinking he’ll come few days before the 30tth, but it’s so hard to know. Both my hubby and I are tall people (I’m 5’8″ and Arun is 6’3″), so he could just be measuring normal for us too. It’s so hard to say. What a funny little trickster little man is already. And here I thought there would be no mystery with his arrival date with a scheduled c-section!

        1. Haha, so true! And if he’s anything like my husband, I’m in for quite the adventures in the years to come 🙂

          Thank you hon. That’s all I’m really hoping for too 🙂

    2. Oh and yes, the package was perfectly in tact, but even if it was in pieces, I still would have enjoyed the candy 🙂 Thank you again! I love it!

  5. I am so glad that your lil man is doing well and as are you! It’s so exciting that you will be going in every two weeks as I know this will help give you the peace of mind you need 🙂

    Also, in regards to GD, remember this verse…”He will fear no bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7

    I am praying and believing that YOU are healthy and your little chubby cheeks baby boy IS healthy. Hugs! xo

    1. Thanks hon <3 The extra Dr. visits really are good for my peace of mind! Thank you for the verse and the reminder 🙂 I am trusting that it will be just fine no matter what happens, and if it turns out I do have GD, I know it will be okay too.

  6. So glad things are going well and that they are monitoring you. I’m sure you’re an advocate for yourself, but I’m glad they are listening to you. I’ll be thinking of you.

    1. Thanks hon <3

      I am and I think that's one of the things I love the most about my Dr. is she never dismisses anything I say. She takes the better safe then sorry approach which I really appreciate 🙂

  7. So much to comment on! Let’s see…

    First of all, my OB would change the due date if baby were measuring over a week ahead. I guess that it is different in different areas. But that’s awesome that your little man is growing so well and so quickly! I cannot wait to see your bump pictures.

    Secondly, I think I may be experiencing what you are talking about with the pain in your upper abdomen. I have one localized spot right under my left breast where the stomach is stretching and it hurts a lot. Not so much after I’ve rested and stretched out all night, but when I’m sitting for long periods of time. That skin all along the area feels raw where it has been stretching and sore to the touch, but that one spot hurts more than anything. It makes sense that it could be a muscle tear from growing so quickly. It hurts something awful!!

    That was so sweet of your friend to send you the candy – I hope you enjoy it and it reminds you of home sweet home. 🙂 Good luck with your glucose testing. Mine is on October 9th so we’re right there together. Hopefully we’ll both get really good results!! XO

    1. Yeah, I was really surprised by the 39 week thing. Some laws are so weird here. The good news is my doctor is very on top of things and I know she will make sure little man arrives safely for both of us. And who knows? With both my hubby and I being tall people, baby might be measuring normal for us and could still be very happy hanging out in there at 39 weeks, so I guess we’ll see 🙂 I was just telling another blogger how funny it is that he’s adding a little mystery to our delivery date, which I honestly didn’t think would happen with a scheduled c-section 🙂

  8. What a great update. It is wonderful that you seem to have great doctors that are paying extra close attention to you. My daughter was a scheduled 39 week c-section because she was breech, and wouldn’t you know, my water broke at 12:30 am, 9.5 hours before the scheduled c-section. I’m glad that they’ll be monitoring you close!

    1. Yikes, that must have been a shocker! Yes, I am so nervous that might happen to me too! Eek! I guess we’ll see. These little ones will come when they’re ready to come no matter how much we try to control the situation 🙂

  9. Chubby cheeks are the best! So awesome your little guy is growing well! Hope the mystery pain goes away soon and things continue progressing smoothly! Big hugs!!

    1. Thanks hon! So good to hear from you! I hope all is going well for you too. Haven’t seen an update from you in a while. Big hug back!

  10. I was just thinking about you and hoping for an update. I’m so glad to hear everything is going well and that you are SO close to your third trimester. This is wonderful news! I have my glucose screen next week and I’m a little anxious about it – here’s to both of ours going well so that those lollipops are not your last sweets. This pain in your abdomen sounds not great – hang in there. Good to know it doesn’t appear to be anything problematic, other than your discomfort (not to underplay that – I hope you know what I mean!). I’m thinking of you.

    1. Of course I know what you mean 🙂 And yes, although it’s uncomfortable, it is totally manageable and I’ll take as long as everything continues to go well with this pregnancy and our little guy. Praying both out GD tests come back normal!

      Been thinking thinking about you too. Is your next Dr. appt next week along with your GD test?

    1. Thanks hon. Yeah, my doctor really is amazing, I just love her. Though I think the reason she’s so cautious is because of my history, but I’ll take it 🙂

  11. I am so glad to read things are going well, and that you are getting good care. I am hoping your glucose test goes well and that you have the all clear. I can’t believe it is 26 weeks already.

  12. Great update! Glad to hear thing are going well! I guess even if baby is grown ahead, developmentally your baby’s still at 26 weeks??
    Oh where from Canada are you?!?! I live in Toronto.

    1. Yeah, I’m not sure how it all works. I think the mani reason my doctor isn’t too concerned about him measuring ahead is that both my husband and I are tall so our little guy might just be normal sized for us 🙂

      I’m from Edmonton. I grew up in Alberta, but a lot of my family is scattered about through Ontario 🙂

  13. I am pretty sure your due date wouldn’t change because of baby’s size. I have a friend measuring two weeks ahead. Apparently things can even out as it goes along. OR you just have a bigger/longer baby!

    Oh cool – My step daughter’s mom is from Alberta.
    Do you miss being in Canada?

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