There is no hiding it now. The bump is out and is looking very cute if I might say so myself! I had another check up at the doctor's this week, and he said I am doing very well. I have only gained 5 pounds so far and he thinks I'll gain a total of about 20 pounds by d-day (delivery day). My blood work came back negative for everything and Abbigail is doing just fine. I asked how big she was getting because with the ultrasound I had, the tech. took a lot of measurement pictures of her. He said on Sep. 6th she was about 11 ounces and is now probably over a pound! No wonder I can feel her moving around so much! Her heart is beating around 153 beats per minute too. Adrian and I are still having fun listening to her on our monitor at home.
Adrian has been able to feel her kick too and likes to place his hand on my tummy when we are relaxing on the couch or are in bed. She favors my right side and likes to settle down real low towards my hip.
I started reading her a book every night before bed as she is able to hear now and Adrian has read to her once so far. I know she can't understand what we are saying, but I enjoy reading children's books anyway and also love the fact that our little girl is listening to our voices. The first book I chose was called, "Elephant Ann" and describes how the first circus was created. I loved elephants as a kid and this book was given to me by my grandma and grandpa Metz, so it made it even more special to read it to Abbigail. I really hopes she enjoys listening to my favorite stories and one day reading them herself.
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