We are at week 36! It has been a pretty crazy month or two. In the past month we have had to go to the hospital twice. Once I was admitted overnight because my breathing was so bad and my pulse wouldn't go down. They ran an EKG, CT Scan, and one other heart test at the hospital to make sure that area was good. I also got tested for the flu and had to have a few bags of IV fluids over the course of the stay. But luckily all came back normal. My breathing has still been a struggle and I get out of breath just from standing up. But when you are born, all should be well again. The second time I had to go to the hospital, I wasn't admitted, thankfully, but I did get some really strong anti-nausea meds and three bags of fluids in just a couple hours. I was fine the day before, but then by the afternoon of the next day I was vomiting, extremely nauseous, and dehydrated. Zofran wasn't working for me so I had to get something stronger at the hospital. Both our heart rates were pretty high and I was also having some contractions that were picked up by the monitor, all due to the sudden onset of dehydration. Luckily we got that all taken care of fairly quickly and our wonderful neighbors helped drop me off and pick me up from the hospital. Daddy has been a wonderful husband and daddy and reminding me to take it easy and not do too much, especially on my good days, so I don't get sick and worn out too quickly. This is very difficult for me since I do not like to sit and do nothing!
Another thing that has happened the past month is that you are breech. Again! At our 30 week appointment you were breech, then 32 weeks you were head down, but then by 34 weeks you were breech again and have stayed there. Currently it feels like you are sitting sideways. I've been to the chiropractor for the Webster technique to try and flip her. My entire pelvis has been in a lot of pain the past week as well so I know there isn't much room for you to flip because of that. We see the midwife again on Monday and then we will talk about next steps. Meaning going to the hospital to try to manually flip you to the correct position. I have read that it can be a bit painful though. Also that it could cause me to go into labor. Hopefully it all goes well and no matter what you are born a healthy, happy, little girl!
Almost every day your brothers ask when you will be born. They cannot wait for their baby sister to get here! Daddy and I have been struggling in choosing a middle name for you and have been simply just avoiding it. A couple weeks ago we asked Trenton if your name should be Brighton Blaer or Brighton Zoey. He chose Brighton Zoey because it's kind of like "zoo" and she is going to work in a zoo when she gets bigger :D Now I don't think we can change it because he has independently brought it up numerous times that that is your name! Trenton is already extremely protective over you. He is such a sweet big brother. Tucker might be the obnoxious middle child brother you will have to look out for :)
Next week is Easter weekend and it also means you can safely be born anytime starting next Saturday! Preferably after Easter though because your brothers are really looking forward to finding eggs left by the Easter bunny. But starting April 2nd, Daddy and I really wouldn't mind if you decided to come early! Daddy is ready for a little "vacation" too. It has been crazy town here at home with your Boys Town "brothers"!
Since I forgot to make a post on 32 weeks...You were breech here too I believe
You can tell by the shape of my belly that you are sitting differently!
Just for fun, the differences between a normal pregnancy (Trenton, Left), a posterior pregnancy (Tucker, middle), and a breech pregnancy (Brighton, Right)! It's amazing how my belly is so different depending on how the baby positioned!
