Still Pregnant...

I had my first non-stress test (NST) and a follow-up ultrasound to check for size today.

The NST was really interesting! She was moving a little bit at the beginning of it, but not enough (probably dozing) so they gave me a glass of cold water and she really got moving so I passed. The coolest part was the contraction monitor. After a few minutes of monitoring, the nurse asked me if I was feeling any tightening sensation. I said yes and she told me it was a little contraction. Holy crap! I thought it was the baby pushing up against my stomach. I'd been having this 'feeling' on and off for weeks now and I had no idea. The entire time I thought it was just the baby stretching and rolling about. I kinda felt like a dork for not realizing it sooner. For the duration of the test, they were very regular, but obviously mild since they didn't hurt at all. They are real contractions, but are not true labor. They continued all the rest of today and are still going even now. So at least now I know that 'something' is happening and I will recognize them when they become stronger.

The ultrasound also went really well. Her head is still down, but I forgot to ask if she was anterior or posterior. The amniotic fluid level was great and her weight was estimated at between 8 and 8 and a half pounds. With the margin of error and inaccuracy of those things, I'd say she's doing just perfect. So, no induction for me yet. Yay! I have to get another NST on Saturday and another one on Tuesday. If I still haven't gone into labor by then, we're going to have the induction discussion.