Hudson Passed His First Test

Monday was my first NST (non-stress test) of this pregnancy.  When I was pregnant with Brian, I only had to to these once a week beginning on week 36.  For some reason (maybe my age?  I am going to ask my doc on Monday) I am having to do these twice a week with Hudson beginning with my 33rd week.  They aren't crazy tests or anything, I just drive to the hospital 2 days a week where they hook me up to a fetal monitor until they get the readings they need from Hudson.  They have to record his heartbeat during movements to make sure it rises and falls like it's supposed to.  They can be short if the baby is active or long if he is sleeping.  I remembered with Brian that I needed to eat and drink something before so that the chances of a moving baby are greater.  So yesterday I made sure to eat a bowl of cereal and drink some juice before I left.  Sure enough, when they got me all hooked up Hudson was moving like a crazy man (just like his big bro, might I add).  It was funny because when the nurse first hooked me up she put the monitor on my belly in a location that I guess is pretty typical, right to the sides of my belly button.  She was having trouble picking up his heartbeat but I knew he was okay because I could feel him moving.  I have carried my boys LOW so I told her that and it was crazy how low she had to place that monitor to find Hud!  There are seriously some days that walking is PAINFUL because he is so low (again, just like big bro).  She did a urinalysis on me since I was having the NSTs because of my chronic high blood pressure to check for protein and other things.  She came back and told me that I was dehydrated and that my keytones were up.  She asked if I had eaten anything because high keytones usually mean not enough carbs.  I told her what I had eaten but gave myself permission to eat again after I left since apparently I needed more :)  The dehydration thing baffled me because I ALWAYS drink at least 64 oz. of water a day even though water gives me the WORST. HEARTBURN. EVER.  The day before though, we were busy all day and I only managed to get down about 40 oz.  That was crazy to me that just one day of not having enough water could do that.  So I left and drank 85 oz. yesterday.  I thought about just taking my pillow and blanket with me to the bathroom and sleeping there I was up so much. But whatever baby Hudson needs, I'll do!  I have my next test on Friday and will be sure to down a bottle of water on the way up to the hospital. 

On a funny note, Hudson was so hyper that she got all the readings she needed from him in about 15 minutes.  So he passed his first test with flying colors.  I just may eat a donut or something on Friday to see if he can beat his time ;)  Those make him really hyper!

So thankful that everything is going well. For some reason, I am so much more nervous about this pregnancy and delivery than I was with Brian.  Maybe with Brian I was naive and didn't know any better!  But I am just so blessed because God has taken such good care of Hudson and me both with my blood pressure during this pregnancy.  Not too much longer!  I wonder what he will look like? :)