Elliott:
We've reached the third and final trimester of our pregnancy! This week you are measuring about 15 inches from head to toe, and weighing around 2.2 pounds (about the length of a large cucumber). You've doubled in weight from 4 weeks ago. My uterus has swelled to the size of a basketball to accommodate your growth.
We went to see Dr. Chang yesterday. At this appointment I had blood work done to test my glucose tolerance for gestational diabetes. I had to drink a sugary drink one hour before going to my appointment, then they took a blood sample when I arrived. I don't know the results yet, so I'm hoping we passed.
I also received a rhogam shot. This is a shot I had to have since I have a negative blood type and your Daddy has a positive blood type. The shot will protect me if our blood crosses during delivery and your blood is positive like your Dad's.
Since I'd already had two needles in one appointment, I figured I might as well make it three, and get my flu shot too. Now we'll both be protected from the flu this winter.
Your heart rate was measuring around 150 bpm at this appointment. Dr. Change felt my belly and said it feels like you are already in the head down position, so we're praying you stay that way since before too long you won't have much room to change positions.
We go back in 3 weeks to check on you again. We feel so blessed that you are healthy and strong. I hope this last trimester is as good as the first two have been. It won't be long until we have you in our arms!
I love you,
Momma
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