Week 32 already. Things are going well. I am definitely getting more uncomfortable and as much as I would love to meet the little man, we're just not quite ready yet. This weekend I will be doing some much needed cleaning-Sydney's closet is still stuffed to the gills with my old stuff. That is my #1 project right now. The weekend after Mam-o will be here and we are going to work on the little man's room.
I've had a yucky cough for about a week and a half now. No fun. I've still been getting sick a couple mornings a week also. All in all, this pregnancy has been really good to me and I am just treasuring my last few weeks of being pregnant since this is most likely my last pregnancy. I am 99% sure on that one. Honestly, if I could be promised a little girl just like Sydney for our third child than we would consider another. It's just the unknown I am worried about. I also prefer that the kids don't have to share bedrooms, and the bedroom downstairs is just too far away for my comfort level. I can't imagine having Sydney all the way down there.
My week 32 appointment was this week and everything is going well. My blood pressure is still normal and the heartbeat was at 137. It was a pretty quick appointment and I start going in every two weeks now.
Here's the baby update....
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Week 31
Yesterday I wore socks for the first time in a LONG time. I will admit-I am not a fan of the socks and if I could wear sandals or flip flops year round, I'd be allll over it. I went to put on my socks and realized it wasn't as easy to put them on now compared to back in March. Eek. Luckily Anthony was home and helped. That and he even clipped my toe nails because I haven't made it in for a pedi lately and the toes needed some help. Bending over just isn't that easy anymore! What a good hubby. I am fairly certain he'll be scheduling my pedicure for me shortly-this won't be lasting long. LOL
Week 31 and 8 weeks left!!!!!
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.
Week 31 and 8 weeks left!!!!!
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.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Week 30
Today I am 30 weeks prego. Wow, seriously-time flies by! I can't believe I only have 9 weeks left!!!
Apparently God is preparing me for the sleep pattern I will be on soon as I am not sleeping now. The problem is I wake up every two hours to go to the bathroom. Every two hours is a bit ridiculous really. I wake up tired and look forward to 2pm when I will be napping with Sydney. I need a stretch of 5 hours of sleep to fully function. Luckily Anthony works a later shift so I am able to sleep in a bit most days but oh boy-how I miss my sleep. Do they make sleeping pills for prego ladies? Maybe even a catheter?
Here's the 30 week update:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Apparently God is preparing me for the sleep pattern I will be on soon as I am not sleeping now. The problem is I wake up every two hours to go to the bathroom. Every two hours is a bit ridiculous really. I wake up tired and look forward to 2pm when I will be napping with Sydney. I need a stretch of 5 hours of sleep to fully function. Luckily Anthony works a later shift so I am able to sleep in a bit most days but oh boy-how I miss my sleep. Do they make sleeping pills for prego ladies? Maybe even a catheter?
Here's the 30 week update:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Only 10 more weeks left!
Ten weeks from now I will be holding my one day old son! I can't believe I have just under 10 weeks left. Oh, so much to do until then. So much organizing, painting, shopping-oh boy!
Sydney is constantly kissing and hugging my belly, she is so excited to have a baby brother although I wonder if she will really be this excited when he arrives. Her whole world is going to change.
Week 29:
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.
Sydney is constantly kissing and hugging my belly, she is so excited to have a baby brother although I wonder if she will really be this excited when he arrives. Her whole world is going to change.
Week 29:
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.
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