Things have continued to move along pretty quickly. I had a Drs appt on the 23rd, so on my 31 week change over :) Drs appt went well...I gained some weight (like 3 pounds in 3 weeks!) so I was pretty surprised about that...need to keep an eye on it for the future, ha, which will be hard with all of the xmas candy/cookies! My blood pressure was also a little high at the appt, but I had a new nurse and she did it really quickly so it makes me question whether her reading was accurate or not. In any case my Dr didn't seem concerned so I guess I shouldn't either. I'm measuring about a week ahead so nothing really there that would prompt an earlier delivery than Feb. 24th I guess! I did agree to do physical therapy once the holidays are over to hopefully alleviate some of the pelvic pain I'm having.
31 week update - Weight of 4 Naval Oranges!
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
30 Weeks!
Another week done and gone already! Time is really starting to cruise on by, but Feb. 24th still seems impossibly far away. I'm still not sleeping very well due to hip pain, I wake up at least 5 or so times a night to "flip" which is really just rolling over but somehow has become very difficult/painful to do, ha! Its almost Christmas! I can't believe that its almost the end of the year already, where has the time gone! This past week we had my Christmas party, Brett's Christmas party and then my baby shower! I received so many amazing gifts from my family and friends! I've posted some pictures below of the nursery which is finally taking shape and I love it!
30 week update - Head of Cabbage!
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
30 week update - Head of Cabbage!
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Saturday, December 10, 2011
29 Weeks!
I'm extremely happy that this week is over. I had a test for work on Friday and I was so stressed out about it! I hope that work doesn't completely ruin my holidays this year like it always seems to do :( Pregnancy wise I'm still in some pain and will probably be taking my Dr up on her offer of some physical therapy once the holidays are over. I have my first baby shower this weekend that I'm looking forward to!
29 week update - Squash!
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
29 week update - Squash!
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
Friday, December 2, 2011
28 Weeks!
Today marks 28 weeks and as evidenced by the photo below this pregnancy is finally wearing me down a bit.
We had our annual baking night last night after a day spent volunteering for Habitat for Humanity wrapping presents and by 8:30 pm I was wiped out but candies weren't done yet! My back was KILLING me to the point where I laid down once I got home and when I got up, literally couldn't walk...booo! I tried to do some stretches and after a good nights sleep I woke up feeling quite a bit better thankfully!
28 week update - Weight of a Chinese cabbage
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
We had our annual baking night last night after a day spent volunteering for Habitat for Humanity wrapping presents and by 8:30 pm I was wiped out but candies weren't done yet! My back was KILLING me to the point where I laid down once I got home and when I got up, literally couldn't walk...booo! I tried to do some stretches and after a good nights sleep I woke up feeling quite a bit better thankfully!
28 week update - Weight of a Chinese cabbage
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
27 Weeks!
Sorry kids, I'm a week behind so I'll try to update as best for 27 weeks :)
This week has gone by fairly quickly thanks to work and studying for an exam I need to take in early December. Oh and probably because of Thanksgiving, ha! Pregnant people and Thanksgiving go along great!! I had lots of delicious food but then decided to sleep over at my parents house to hit up some Black Friday sales...that probably wasn't the best decision as I slept on an air mattress so didn't get much comfortable sleep at all. Black Friday was a success but I did notice that I tire a lot easier now from being on my feet and after walking/standing on hard concrete my back starts to hurt quite a bit but got some excellent deals and crossed some people off of my gift buying list :)
27 week update - Weight of a cauliflower
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
This week has gone by fairly quickly thanks to work and studying for an exam I need to take in early December. Oh and probably because of Thanksgiving, ha! Pregnant people and Thanksgiving go along great!! I had lots of delicious food but then decided to sleep over at my parents house to hit up some Black Friday sales...that probably wasn't the best decision as I slept on an air mattress so didn't get much comfortable sleep at all. Black Friday was a success but I did notice that I tire a lot easier now from being on my feet and after walking/standing on hard concrete my back starts to hurt quite a bit but got some excellent deals and crossed some people off of my gift buying list :)
27 week update - Weight of a cauliflower
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
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