We had a family day at the circus this past Saturday. Keagan, Roy, Papaw, Gramma, Aunt Jessica, Uncle Travis, Carson and I met up in Columbus to enjoy this show. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, as I don't recall ever going to a circus but my mom and dad assured me we had been to one when I was younger. (I felt better know Jess didn't remember going to one either.)
Roy, Keagan and I got there a little earlier than everyone else, so we got some fair food and enjoyed seeing the carnival rides. I considered going on a few "rides" (Ferris Wheel, Merry-go-round, Super Slide), but didn't end doing any of these. I thought it would be fun to feel how Keagan would react to the Super Slide because I knew my stomach would turn over while we were going down. Roy assured me that if I did it he would go with me to make sure I didn't roll over. I told him I'm not that clumsy! :) I think he really just wanted to go to feel Keagan move also. They also had camel and pony rides, but I didn't think they would approve of a nearly 30 week pregnant woman getting on either of those animals!
We got to our seats and enjoyed the variety of acts in the circus. It was full of acrobats, bears, tigers, clowns, elephants and a few other acts. I must say I got a little nervous seeing the "Chicago Boys" jumping over a line of up to about ten clowns and members, and I really thought the men on the tight rope were going to fall. Roy tried to convince me that it was part of the show and that the rope was a lot thicker than what it appeared to be, but I still would gasp everytime someone looked like they were going to fall or land on someone else. Just bringing Keagan's reactions out through me...maybe??? Again, I felt better knowing Jess had the same reaction to the tight rope walkers.
Roy and Papaw did their typical routine of playing off one another's comments that always make me laugh, but which I always "Sh..." in public :) Carson enjoyed looking at people and trying to pull a woman's hair, rather than really paying attention to the acts. Travis stayed occupied with Carson, but definitely loved seeing the "Sphere of Death" with the motorcyles. Us three girls loved watching all of the different acts - we should have put the boys together and us girls (+Keagan) together. Keagan didn't seem to be too active when we were there, but on Sunday night he was the most active he has ever been! When I sent a video to Gramma and Papaw of my stomach movign with Keagan's movements, Gramma's response was he was doing his own little tumbling act after seeing the Chicago Boys at the circus :)
Aunt Jessica's friend :)
Some of the great company for the day! We love you!
We love you Peanut!!! (Just made that connection...Roy is eating a peanut, so had to throw it in! haha)
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Today, at our heartbeat check, Keagan's heart rate was between 136 and 138. What a strong little guy! We saw the nurse practitioner because our doctor was running behind. Earlier today I had asked Roy if he thought I was getting bigger. I think he hesitated on how to answer this - definitely didn't want to upset this hormonal woman! He very politely said "Well you're pregnant, so yes I think you're getting a little bigger." I was not asking this to try to put him in a bind or even at the concern of how I look right now. I was worried that Keagan was not growing anymore as when I woke up this morning I looked like the size I was a few weeks ago. As I believe I have said before, babies with anencephaly are often smaller in size, but more so in weight because they do not have the weight of their brain or skull to add to their overall weight. At our appointment, Roy asked the N.P. if I looked like I was on track for size. She decided to measure me, which this was the first time I've ever been measured, and she said I measured at 29 weeks exactly so that was very comforting. In addition, I brought up that we have a few outfits for Keagan but a couple of them are preemie sized. She thought that the only reason Keagan would need preemie clothes would be if he were born early. At 40 weeks, she anticipates he will be typically sized and will fit into newborn clothes! I obviously would not love Keagan any less if he was smaller than most babies, but I was glad to hear he is expected to be a good size! I think this will add to his chances of living a little longer than expected. The nurse practitioner also answered another question for us that I will post about later this week. Overall it was a great appointment and our little guy continues to grow and kick...and I think jump at times :)
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