Week 9 of HRC. It was nice not having an appointment last week. It's really a drag to hustle around getting ready in the morning so that we get there on time, only to have to sit and wait for half an hour or more. I understand that there are other women who are having a lot more trouble than I am, but it would still be nice to have at least one appoinment where we show up, get in get out and go home in less than half an hour. But enough whining.

I am 34 weeks this week. We've made it to our second goal, the average gestational age at delivery for babies who've had fetal surgery. Here's hoping we keep going and make it to 37 weeks. I had my first NST this morning. Alison passed with flying colors. I'll have one every week now, before my regular appointment. My regular appointment today was fine. My blood pressure was ok. I gained 2 1/2 pounds. Still no swelling (yay!). Alison's heart rate was in the 160's and I'm measuring 3 weeks ahead now.

Week 8 of HRC. I am now 32 weeks! We've made it to our first goal, the age Dr. Bruner gave us as break-even. The bloodwork and urinalysis of last week showed came back fine. My blood pressure was back to normal again today. I've lost a pound and a half. I think I've noticed a trend with my weight, and I wonder if it's being caused by fluctuating amniotic fluid levels. I still have no swelling (thank goodness). Alison's heart rate was in the 150's again, and I'm now measuring 2 weeks ahead.

Week 7 of HRC. Today we had some excitment, unfortunately. My blood pressure was a little high today. I really think that everyone overreacted, but I went and had blood drawn and I have to do a 24 hour urine test. It's really a pain because I drink a lot of water (in an effort to make sure dehydration doesn't add to our amniotic fluid level problem). We have a blood pressure monitor here at home, and according to it, my bp is back within normal ranges. I'm to take my blood pressure a few times and report the results to Dr. Wechter in the morning. Other than the blood pressure issue, things are fine. I've gained 2 1/2 pounds, my hemoglobin was fine (I really hate getting my finger stuck like that!), I'm not having any swelling (despite the heat we've been having this summer), Alison's heart rate was in the 150's and I'm still measuring a week ahead.

Week 6 of HRC. Another uneventful appointment. My blood pressure is still fine. I didn't gain anything, but I didn't loose anything either. Alison's heart rate was in the 140's again, and we're back to measuring a week ahead.