Baby Mason

This week I went for my 32-week check-up. The good news was that my blood pressure was nearly perfect... I'm still working 6-hour days instead of my typical 9-10, so I suppose that is helping.
After Dr. Schweichler measured me and determined I was right on schedule and checked Mason's heartbeat she suggested I go back for an ultrasound to "check his weight." I wasn't sure why as I knew this was not routine at 32 weeks. But, I began to rationalize it thinking that because my blood pressure had spiked, perhaps she suspected that Mason would be coming early and wanted to be sure he was at a good birth weight.
I went back for the ultrasound and the first thing the technician asked me was, "Are you a scheduled c-section?" I said, "Not that I know of."
She then proceeded to measure him, ensured that my fluid levels were great and that he weighed approximately 4.3 lbs (55th percentile of other babies at this term.)
I had been feeling more uncomfortable than I thought I should at this stage, but again, did not think much of it.
She stated that Mason was not head down and should be at this point. I said... "So, he's breach?"
She said, "No... he's actually what we call transversal." I had no idea what that meant. Basically, the little guy is laying sideways. The crazy thing is that if he just flipped head down, he'd be much more comfortable as there is a lot more room in that direction, than if he's laying side to side.
At this point, they are going to keep an eye on him. I'm sure I'll be making a regular visit to ultrasound. My next appointment is on November 24th. I'm praying he's head DOWN! I wondered... "If I waved bacon down that way (most men like bacon,) would he head towards the light?" We shall see.

Jordyn's Last Soccer Game

It's been a blast watching Jordyn play soccer this season. She has amazed us with how far she has come and has really grasped the concept of the game. We are so thankful to Coach Jim Rairick for encouraging the kids and helping them just love the game of soccer.
On the way to her last soccer game (on a very chilly 30-degree Saturday morning) Jordyn said, "Mommy... I think I'm going to score 5 goals today." I told her that I was proud she was setting her goals that high and that as long as she did her best, that was all that mattered.
Well... she scored FIVE GOALS!
We look forward to spring soccer at the Y, so our little "Mia" can show us what she's got!