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Baby BOY DeSalvo - Week 33

How Far Along: 33 weeks, 2 days

Total Weight Gain: I haven't gained weight over the past few weeks. I definitely feel like I have, but I suppose the scale doesn't lie!

Maternity Clothes: No doubt!

Favorite Moment This Week: These aren't necessarily "favorites" but Baby DeSalvo has had a very eventful week. Last Tuesday, we went in for our 32 week check up. I have been having some swelling in both ankles/feet, but one was especially swollen and painful to the touch. When I asked the doctor about this, she gave two possible explanations; blood clot in a deep leg vein OR a sprain/strain in one of my ligaments. She was very confident that it was either a sprain or a strain, but wasn't 100% sure. To reassure us that everything was okay, she sent us straight to radiology to have an ultrasound of my legs. On the way down there, we went over the possibility that if it was indeed a blood clot that I would have to be admitted and put on blood thinners and then continue taking those for the remainder of the pregnancy. Not something I was at all interested in. After the ultrasound was complete, we discovered that I did NOT have any blood clots in either leg and that it was probably just a sprain/strain. We were very thankful for that news. 

Then, on Thursday evening, I began having some cramping and contracting. I didn't mention it out loud to anyone, not even Joe. I figured that once I rested through the night, I would be fine. When I woke up throughout the night, I could still feel the cramping, but when I woke up I felt better. Then, throughout the morning at school, the cramping/contracting returned. Even thought I kept telling myself that everything was okay, I decided to call my doctor. When I got in touch with my doctor's nurse, she told me that I needed to come in and be checked and possibly monitored for pre-term labor. I was panicked and unsure of what emotions to feel. I called Joe and let him know they wanted me to come in to the hospital and that I was leaving work immediately. Upon arriving at the doctor's office, I was taken back immediately and my vitals were checked. Then, while waiting for the doctor, I was mentally preparing myself for anything that could possibly happen...including the slight possibility of having my baby. My doctor came in and examined me and asked me to explain what I was feeling. She then "checked" me and let me know that I was still "sealed" and that my cervix was not dilated at all. She then went on to explain that my body was preparing itself for labor and that as long as the contractions weren't being productive that it was all okay.

Movement: He is a very busy little guy and I love it all. It's especially fun to watch because my belly definitely morphs several times during the day.

 Belly morph in progress!

Food Cravings: Still the same things, but I definitely craved fruit and yogurt this week.

What I Miss: Today was an emotional day as I was getting ready. I didn't feel comfortable in anything I put on and NONE of my shoes, except for a couple of pairs of flip flops, fit. Thank goodness one of my teammates was sweet enough to purchase a pair of Sanuk yoga-mat flip flops for me last week and she brought them to school today...just when I needed them most. I also went to Famous Footwear after school and purchased a pair of tennis shoes. It took about an hour, but I finally found a pair that fit and that I liked. Whoa.

Sleep: It has been pretty warm here this week and we've had the windows open. The other night I woke up around 11:30 and just pleaded with Joe to shut the windows and turn the air way down. Sleep is becoming more difficult, but still no real complaints.

What I am Looking Forward to: We had our maternity photos taken last night and I can't wait to see all of them and get several framed!

 Joe captured this photo during our maternity photo shoot.

Symptoms: Mild cramping, contracting, and swelling of the feet/ankles

Belly Button: Pretty much out all of the way

Next Dr. Appointment: May 6th

Contractions: Yes, but not too many since last Friday when I was at the doctor.

33 weeks!