Third NST

There is not much to report this time except both baby and mom are doing well.

I did accompany Kiersten to the NST session this time. I had looked forward to it since I was able to see how Kiersten would be hooked up to monitors when the Big Day arrives. It was also the perfect atmosphere to get a quick primer on how to read the Fetal Heart Rate Monitor, as well as get a few pointers on the various resets and other features. No, I do not need to operate the machine, but that's just the kind of geek that I am.

Today we made a preliminary appointment with a pediatrician. The office is close by and is incredibly convenient. We liked the doctor we met, asked a few questions, and decided that we felt comfortable with our choice. This is a perk of living in our neighborhood that I know we will miss when we leave.

Next week will be a busy and possibly momentous week. Kiersten has a checkup, two NSTs, and an ultrasound for an Estimated Fetal Weight, or EFW. I assume things will be quiet at most of the appointments. I am told that Kiersten will not be induced based on the EFW results, but "The Rules of Engagement", so to speak, are unclear if you consider the PIH condition along with macrosomia, or as I say, Big Baby.