I had another blood test Friday morning to test for my Liver Bile Acid levels. Then I had an ultrasound to make sure the baby is ok. He is doing fine. He was sleeping (and later indicated to me with some sharp kicks it seemed he DID NOT approve of being woken up that way), so they were able to get good measurements. He is right on track, over 6 pounds and in the 61%. The Dr. was very happy with the size (I was thinking “Don’t they gain ½ a pound a week at this point? I still have FOUR weeks!!! That’s not good!”).  Because the high liver levels can cause the baby stress at anytime, they want me to come in two times a week for a Non Stress Test, to make sure everything is ok.  But, not much hope for the stopping of the itching. (I don’t mean to sound self-centered there! I think since I went through this with Will, and he was fine, I never thought it would hurt the baby—I just wanted to stop the discomfort for me!) I go in on Monday where we’ll talk about the tests & see if they can figure out the cause, but at this point they are more focused on watching the baby, and glad they’ve ruled out any major problems for me.

The newest “estimated due date” based on size is January 25. I’m still holding to the prediction I’ve been making since I found out I was due during the Football Playoffs—I’m thinking this is the year for the Colts to make it to the Super Bowl, and I’ll go during it.  I wouldn’t mind if he came early, though! I’m ready to be done!