7 month checkup (28 weeks)

7 MONTHS
12 weeks to go (9 'til full term)

Well today we went in for my 28 week doctor appointment. Another quick appointment! I stood on the DREADED scale, peed in a cup, got my blood pressure taken, and then heard Madison's heartbeat. Dad sat there quiet like he always is:)
My pre-pregnancy weight was about 133 so i have gained 16.8 pounds thus far. Yikes! Sounds like a lot but I'm glad i only gained 4 pounds in the last 4 weeks! If i continue at this rate hopefully I'll stay under 30 pounds?! The average recommended weight gain for my BMI is about 15.5-18.8 so i think I'm okay?! My blood pressure is awesome (lets hope it stays that way!) and fetal heart rate it good! Everything seems right on track EXCEPT... when the Dr. measured my belly he said i was measuring a little on the small side. He said it is nothing to get worried over it probably just means Madison is going to be a small baby? Both James and i were small(er) babies. Just to be .safe. he wants me to get an ultrasound to check on Madison's growth. So this Wednesday we will be going to get another ultrasound. Of course i freaked out at first but many mamas and friends have helped me calm down and on the bright side we get to see our baby girl again!!
The nurse also gave me a cute lil' diaper bag filled with goodies. Free samples, tons of magazines, and a book with all the hospital registration forms in it and stuff! This sort of freaked me out!!!! Hospital registration forms....birth certificate preregistration form..birth plan paperwork?? Ahhhh does that mean she's almost here? We're so not ready!!! LoL! Time to start preparing myself!! :) I just know that when Madison does make her appearance we will be so thrilled..ready or not!
SO our next visit with Dr. Tatarin is in THREE weeks.. yup not FOUR! Then after that its every TWO weeks!! Craziness! This .journey. has been so exciting and i can't stop falling more and more in love with our baby girl each and every day! I love how James is already the best daddy around and i cant wait to have our lil' family of .three. ♥