Christmas was quiet this year. We decided not to travel home to Washington for the holidays since I'm in my third trimester, high risk, and had no guarantee an airline would let me fly. It ended up being in every one's best interest since Tennyson and I both woke up with colds. No fun. We spent the day in our jammies and took multiple naps.
A few days before Christmas, Tennyson had her first school Christmas program! It was adorable! All the kids were dressed in their cute Christmas outfits, and Tennyson's class wore little reindeer antlers. Even though she didn't sing along, she stood up in her gait trainer (walker) with her class when it was their turn to sing. She did awesome! She also got to see Santa afterward and she's still not a big fan.
Now that winter break is over, Tennyson will be starting extra physical therapy after school. Tennyson receives physical therapy at school through the states early intervention program. Therapy sessions focus on school oriented goals. Her therapists work with her in the classroom and it's been a really positive experience. The physical therapy she will be getting after school will be more rehabilitative. It will focus on building her strength back up in her legs as well as her core muscles. Hopefully the extra therapy will also help her build up her stamina and endurance.
My pregnancy has continued to go great. I am now in my 35th week. Tennyson was born at 35 weeks 1 day. Everything from here on out is new territory for me.
I was grateful to have another growth scan yesterday and I was also able to see my doctor. Baby girl is growing well and is an estimated 5lbs 8oz. (nearly double what Tennyson weighed when she was born). Even though her growth measured within normal limits, I was concerned that her measurements placed her at a gestational age of 33 weeks 6 days. Her head and tummy measured around the 50th percentile, which told the doctor the placenta is doing it's job. Baby is moving well, and often and that brings me peace of mind. I'll now have weekly appointments beginning next Friday until my due date.
My doctor encouraged me to try to enjoy these last few weeks of pregnancy. I have been anxious these past few days, remembering what happened with Tennyson at this point in my pregnancy with her. I know our family has so much to look forward to in the coming weeks and throughout 2013, and I am really excited to meet our little girl!
"Free me from the past, Lord. I spend too much time there...draw my attention back to the life in front of me. Do not let my mind slip to the past, except to count the times you have blessed me. Then I must move on. My past serves my future...it is a foundation for all days that follow. Now, I must invest my time, my dreams, my prayers on the future You have carved out for me."
Happy New Year! The best is yet to come!
Amy
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