Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a Butternut Squash
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds 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.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 pounds approximately. I think about 15 pounds are in my boobs... :)
Maternity Clothes: full on
Gender: Baby Boy!
Movement: ALL. THE. TIME. He also loves to give me little hard spots all over my belly from where he's sticking out what I imagine is either his ass or his head or both.
What I miss: sushi and strong coffee. i have cheated a few times this week and taken sips from some of my son's Dr. Peppers..... :)
Sleep: I've actually slept really well this week! Wednesday night i slept through that entire night without getting up once to pee.
Symptoms: Backaches and basic discomfort. I had an experience with the siatic nerve earlier in the week that was not fun by any means.
Cravings: I have been on a sweets kick big time this week.
Best Moment this week: I passed my Glucose Test I took on Wednesday!!! So I can still eat sugar which is nice because i don't respond well to being told NOT to do something....lol
What I am looking forward to: Ringing in the new year and getting ready for all of the upcoming events that we have going on.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
28 Weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a head of a Chinese cabbage.
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22
Maternity Clothes: all maternity and big t-shirts when i am at home lounging
Gender: Baby Boy!
Movement: Lots and lots of movement throughout the day and night.
What I miss: Not having to struggle to get up when I lay down.
Sleep: pretty good. I am starting to feel that tiredness creep back in which i am not a huge fan of
Symptoms: Backaches and some shoulder pain. I just can't seem to find a bra that fits me and is comfortable.
Cravings: Fruit which sucks since it is winter time there are not a lot of options
Best Moment this week: Entering my third trimester!!!
What I am looking forward to: My 3d ultrasound tomorrow. we will finally get a glimpse of what this little booger looks like i just hope that he is cooperative.
What I'm NOT look forward to: well i failed my glucose test so now i have to go back next week and do that 3 hour one. YUCK
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. With his eyesight developing, he may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. He's also developing billions of neurons in his brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +22
Maternity Clothes: all maternity and big t-shirts when i am at home lounging
Gender: Baby Boy!
Movement: Lots and lots of movement throughout the day and night.
What I miss: Not having to struggle to get up when I lay down.
Sleep: pretty good. I am starting to feel that tiredness creep back in which i am not a huge fan of
Symptoms: Backaches and some shoulder pain. I just can't seem to find a bra that fits me and is comfortable.
Cravings: Fruit which sucks since it is winter time there are not a lot of options
Best Moment this week: Entering my third trimester!!!
What I am looking forward to: My 3d ultrasound tomorrow. we will finally get a glimpse of what this little booger looks like i just hope that he is cooperative.
What I'm NOT look forward to: well i failed my glucose test so now i have to go back next week and do that 3 hour one. YUCK
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
27 Weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a head of cauliflower (finally a veggie I recognize)
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he 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 him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20 pounds approximately.
Maternity Clothes: yup everyday.
Gender: Boy parts
Movement: Still a lot of movement throughout the day and night. If he's this active on the outside I'm not going to get much sleep once he is born.
What I miss: Not much, I'm getting pretty used to this pregnancy thing, the good and the bad parts.
Sleep: pretty good. i really have been trying to go to bed earlier though.
Symptoms: Still lots of backaches and overall discomfort especially at the end of the day. My belly button has been poking out it is almost completely flat now.
Cravings: Not really craving any foods in particular. I still drink a lot of sweet tea.
Best Moment this week: Taking maternity pictures on Saturday. I can not wait for them to be posted online.
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the 3rd trimester and Christmas.... :)
What I'm NOT look forward to: Taking my Glucose Tolerance Test on Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that I pass!!
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he 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 him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +20 pounds approximately.
Maternity Clothes: yup everyday.
Gender: Boy parts
Movement: Still a lot of movement throughout the day and night. If he's this active on the outside I'm not going to get much sleep once he is born.
What I miss: Not much, I'm getting pretty used to this pregnancy thing, the good and the bad parts.
Sleep: pretty good. i really have been trying to go to bed earlier though.
Symptoms: Still lots of backaches and overall discomfort especially at the end of the day. My belly button has been poking out it is almost completely flat now.
Cravings: Not really craving any foods in particular. I still drink a lot of sweet tea.
Best Moment this week: Taking maternity pictures on Saturday. I can not wait for them to be posted online.
What I am looking forward to: Getting into the 3rd trimester and Christmas.... :)
What I'm NOT look forward to: Taking my Glucose Tolerance Test on Friday. Keep your fingers crossed that I pass!!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
26 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of an English Hothouse Cucumber. *Really they couldn't think of anything else to compare it to? What is that anyway?*
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +18 pounds approximately honestly i haven't weighed this week because if always upsets me.
Maternity Clothes: I would say minus the occasional shirt i am in full on maternity wear at this point. Gender: Boy
Movement: Lots and lots of movement throughout the day and night especially after i eat something sweet
What I miss: Just being able to move around without being short of breath
Sleep: Better. Still waking up to pee 2-3 times but in between pee breaks I sleep well.
Symptoms: Lots of backaches and overall discomfort towards the end of the day. By 9 p.m. i am just laid up on the couch until bed time.
Cravings: breakfast. I don't know why but all i can think about lately is french toast and pancakes and bacon.
Best Moment this week: This isn't pregnancy related but watching my Texans beat the Atlanta falcons last Sunday and inching closer to a playoff run.
What I am looking forward to: our maternity photo shoot on Saturday. I am praying that the weather will be nice and that all of my boys will cooperate.... :)
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +18 pounds approximately honestly i haven't weighed this week because if always upsets me.
Maternity Clothes: I would say minus the occasional shirt i am in full on maternity wear at this point. Gender: Boy
Movement: Lots and lots of movement throughout the day and night especially after i eat something sweet
What I miss: Just being able to move around without being short of breath
Sleep: Better. Still waking up to pee 2-3 times but in between pee breaks I sleep well.
Symptoms: Lots of backaches and overall discomfort towards the end of the day. By 9 p.m. i am just laid up on the couch until bed time.
Cravings: breakfast. I don't know why but all i can think about lately is french toast and pancakes and bacon.
Best Moment this week: This isn't pregnancy related but watching my Texans beat the Atlanta falcons last Sunday and inching closer to a playoff run.
What I am looking forward to: our maternity photo shoot on Saturday. I am praying that the weather will be nice and that all of my boys will cooperate.... :)
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
25 weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 25weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a rutabaga.
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +17 pounds. Despite feeling like I look much further along than 6 months, at my doctor's appointment last week she measured my belly and said I was right on track growth wise.
Maternity Clothes: Full on maternity now. i actually shopped a TON over the weekend and need to dial it down a notch....lol
Gender: Still boy parts
Movement: This kid is a mover now appears to be awake all of the time.
What I miss: Not a whole lot right now.
Sleep: Eh.....for some reason i have had a harder time just falling asleep the last few nights which has really never been an issue for me.
Symptoms: my complection has gotten a little wonky lately but hopefully that will return after this is over.
Cravings: Still craving sweet tea amd salads
Best Moment this week: Spending time with friends and family over the holidays and having a little time off of work.
What I am looking forward to: We are volunteering at a soup kitchen this weekend and i feel so good about it. I have been so blessed and it will be nice to give something back.
How Far Along: 25weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a rutabaga.
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +17 pounds. Despite feeling like I look much further along than 6 months, at my doctor's appointment last week she measured my belly and said I was right on track growth wise.
Maternity Clothes: Full on maternity now. i actually shopped a TON over the weekend and need to dial it down a notch....lol
Gender: Still boy parts
Movement: This kid is a mover now appears to be awake all of the time.
What I miss: Not a whole lot right now.
Sleep: Eh.....for some reason i have had a harder time just falling asleep the last few nights which has really never been an issue for me.
Symptoms: my complection has gotten a little wonky lately but hopefully that will return after this is over.
Cravings: Still craving sweet tea amd salads
Best Moment this week: Spending time with friends and family over the holidays and having a little time off of work.
What I am looking forward to: We are volunteering at a soup kitchen this weekend and i feel so good about it. I have been so blessed and it will be nice to give something back.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
23 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a large mango.
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With his sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that he's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see him squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze him when he hears them outside the womb
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +15 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my regular shirts however some of them are getting mighty short. Jayme and I went on a marathon shopping spree last weekend and i did pick up a few things from Ross.
Gender: Team Blue!
Movement: He's quite the mover and shaker in there and his kicks are getting more prominent on the outside as well.
What I miss: F was gone for 9 days while traveling for work so i was missing him quite a bit.
Sleep: Better than last week.
Symptoms: tummy feeling tighter and tighter
Cravings: SWEETS.... i have been eating more candy lately which is probably not the best idea.
Best Moment this week: Getting ready for Thanksgiving next week.
What I am looking forward to: the weekend and catching up on some sleep over the holidays.
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With his sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that he's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see him squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze him when he hears them outside the womb
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +15 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: I can still wear a lot of my regular shirts however some of them are getting mighty short. Jayme and I went on a marathon shopping spree last weekend and i did pick up a few things from Ross.
Gender: Team Blue!
Movement: He's quite the mover and shaker in there and his kicks are getting more prominent on the outside as well.
What I miss: F was gone for 9 days while traveling for work so i was missing him quite a bit.
Sleep: Better than last week.
Symptoms: tummy feeling tighter and tighter
Cravings: SWEETS.... i have been eating more candy lately which is probably not the best idea.
Best Moment this week: Getting ready for Thanksgiving next week.
What I am looking forward to: the weekend and catching up on some sleep over the holidays.
Friday, November 11, 2011
22 Weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 22 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the length of a spaghetti squash (whatever the hell that is)
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +15
Maternity Clothes: We have entered the stage of full on maternity wear.
Gender: Team Blue! Xander Cruz
Movement: He's been moving a lot more and I can feel him pretty well on the outside. The other night around 12:30 I thought that he was having a drum session in my belly. Dominic has also been able to feel his little brother kick as of this week.
What I miss: i still miss sushi terribly.
Sleep: pretty good this week i did take a few naps but nothing major.
Symptoms: No real pregnancy symptoms this week. The belly has started to get a little itchy but i think that is because the weather is getting colder.
Best Moment this week: Just feeling the constant movement is very reassuring and booking my maternity photo session.
What I am looking forward to: getting off a few days for Thanksgiving in a few weeks.
How Far Along: 22 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the length of a spaghetti squash (whatever the hell that is)
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +15
Maternity Clothes: We have entered the stage of full on maternity wear.
Gender: Team Blue! Xander Cruz
Movement: He's been moving a lot more and I can feel him pretty well on the outside. The other night around 12:30 I thought that he was having a drum session in my belly. Dominic has also been able to feel his little brother kick as of this week.
What I miss: i still miss sushi terribly.
Sleep: pretty good this week i did take a few naps but nothing major.
Symptoms: No real pregnancy symptoms this week. The belly has started to get a little itchy but i think that is because the weather is getting colder.
Best Moment this week: Just feeling the constant movement is very reassuring and booking my maternity photo session.
What I am looking forward to: getting off a few days for Thanksgiving in a few weeks.
Friday, November 4, 2011
21 weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 21 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the length of a carrot
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as his initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to his activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +14 pounds
Maternity Clothes: still all maternity pants and a mix of tops.
Gender: Team Blue! Xander Cruz
Movement: He's getting more and more active, especially in the mornings and late evenings.
What I miss: being able to shave my legs without being out of breath.
Sleep: Still pretty good. i do still take some naps after work here and there.
Symptoms: some abdominal stretching but nothing major
Cravings: Salads and chocolate. i am dying to dive into our leftover halloween candy
Best Moment this week: Getting the report that everything looks good on the anatomy scan.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery together, I really want to start this weekend but it may not happen. All of the furniture has been put together i just need to figure out the placement.
How Far Along: 21 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the length of a carrot
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as his initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to his activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +14 pounds
Maternity Clothes: still all maternity pants and a mix of tops.
Gender: Team Blue! Xander Cruz
Movement: He's getting more and more active, especially in the mornings and late evenings.
What I miss: being able to shave my legs without being out of breath.
Sleep: Still pretty good. i do still take some naps after work here and there.
Symptoms: some abdominal stretching but nothing major
Cravings: Salads and chocolate. i am dying to dive into our leftover halloween candy
Best Moment this week: Getting the report that everything looks good on the anatomy scan.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery together, I really want to start this weekend but it may not happen. All of the furniture has been put together i just need to figure out the placement.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
20 Weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 20 weeks-- Halfway Point!!
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the length of a banana
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: still maternity bottoms and a mostly regular tops
Gender: BOY!!!!
Movement: He's been a lot more active this week and I'm finally feeling little kicks. Subtle but definitely there. Frank finally got to feel a few little bumps on Wednesday night.
What I miss: a good night's sleep
Sleep: This week has been so, so. I am still getting up and down to go to the bathroom.
Symptoms: Still some constipation which drives me insane. Also pulling in my lower abdomen
Cravings: Sweets but nothing crazy.
Best Moment this week: Seeing our healthy baby BOY on the ultrasound last Friday!!! Frank has but together all of the furniture in the nursery now all that is really left is to get the crib mattress and clean out the closet in that room. I have a follow up appointment with the Dr. this Friday.
How Far Along: 20 weeks-- Halfway Point!!
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the length of a banana
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: still maternity bottoms and a mostly regular tops
Gender: BOY!!!!
Movement: He's been a lot more active this week and I'm finally feeling little kicks. Subtle but definitely there. Frank finally got to feel a few little bumps on Wednesday night.
What I miss: a good night's sleep
Sleep: This week has been so, so. I am still getting up and down to go to the bathroom.
Symptoms: Still some constipation which drives me insane. Also pulling in my lower abdomen
Cravings: Sweets but nothing crazy.
Best Moment this week: Seeing our healthy baby BOY on the ultrasound last Friday!!! Frank has but together all of the furniture in the nursery now all that is really left is to get the crib mattress and clean out the closet in that room. I have a follow up appointment with the Dr. this Friday.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
19 Weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a large heirloom tomato
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +10 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: still maternity pants and mostly regular shirts. you got to love that maternity looking shirts are so in style right now....lol
Gender: Friday is the BIG day!!! to comfirm for sure that we are having a boy
Movement: Pretty regularly I've started feeling little "taps" in my lower abdomen, or like a gentle pulsing feeling. It's so cool.
What I miss: not making grunting sounds everytime i have to bend down to do something.
Sleep: Pretty good this week, even though I still get up 2-3 times a night to pee I'm able to fall back asleep pretty fast.
Symptoms: My belly button seems to be flattening out more and more everyday. I have had some round ligament pain this week.
Cravings: Still sweets and salads. I have a serious aversion to the smell of fish right now.
Best Moment this week: Feeling those little taps, I think the movement is going to start picking up more and more.
What I am looking forward to: Getting to see the baby again on Friday adn finishing putting the rest of the furniture together in his room.
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +10 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: still maternity pants and mostly regular shirts. you got to love that maternity looking shirts are so in style right now....lol
Gender: Friday is the BIG day!!! to comfirm for sure that we are having a boy
Movement: Pretty regularly I've started feeling little "taps" in my lower abdomen, or like a gentle pulsing feeling. It's so cool.
What I miss: not making grunting sounds everytime i have to bend down to do something.
Sleep: Pretty good this week, even though I still get up 2-3 times a night to pee I'm able to fall back asleep pretty fast.
Symptoms: My belly button seems to be flattening out more and more everyday. I have had some round ligament pain this week.
Cravings: Still sweets and salads. I have a serious aversion to the smell of fish right now.
Best Moment this week: Feeling those little taps, I think the movement is going to start picking up more and more.
What I am looking forward to: Getting to see the baby again on Friday adn finishing putting the rest of the furniture together in his room.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
18 Weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 18 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a bell pepper.
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +9 ish lbs.
Maternity Clothes: i am exclusively in maternity pants but still wearing non-maternity shirts. Gender: BOY!!!
Movement: Still some Flutters here and there. Nothing consistent, although i was in line at Kroger on Saturday and felt a very distinctive thud. I even said "whoa" and the cashier was like ma'am are you ok....lol
What I miss: nothing really. i am easing into the honeymoon phase quite nicely.
Sleep: Better but if i drink too much water in the evening i will be up and down all night to pee.
Symptoms: my hair seems like it is falling out like crazy. which i do not remember from my last pregnancy. i hope that i am not going bald.... :(
Cravings: i have had a sweet tooth this week so it has been icecream, cake, and smoothies.
Best Moment this week: Picking up the babies furniture and finally agreeing on a name for this little man.
What I am looking forward to: my anatomy scan next friday.
How Far Along: 18 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a bell pepper.
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +9 ish lbs.
Maternity Clothes: i am exclusively in maternity pants but still wearing non-maternity shirts. Gender: BOY!!!
Movement: Still some Flutters here and there. Nothing consistent, although i was in line at Kroger on Saturday and felt a very distinctive thud. I even said "whoa" and the cashier was like ma'am are you ok....lol
What I miss: nothing really. i am easing into the honeymoon phase quite nicely.
Sleep: Better but if i drink too much water in the evening i will be up and down all night to pee.
Symptoms: my hair seems like it is falling out like crazy. which i do not remember from my last pregnancy. i hope that i am not going bald.... :(
Cravings: i have had a sweet tooth this week so it has been icecream, cake, and smoothies.
Best Moment this week: Picking up the babies furniture and finally agreeing on a name for this little man.
What I am looking forward to: my anatomy scan next friday.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
17 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a turnip.
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +7 pounds
Maternity Clothes: i did a TON of maternity shopping over the weekend. I bought mostly bottoms because the majority of my tops are still wearable.
Gender: BOY
Movement: I believe there is definitely some movement happening in there now. Still hard to distinguish what's what though.
What I miss: nothing.
Sleep: This week has been better although I am still taking the occational nap after work.
Symptoms: pulling and stretching feels in my lower abdomen and bloody noses. if i get up too fast off the couch it hurts like hell.
Cravings: still salads and more sweets this week that in the past.
Best Moment this week: Ordering the baby's furniture this week and getting normal results back on the quad blood scan.
What I am looking forward to: our anatomy scan in a couple weeks. i want to finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief that everything is going to turn out fine.
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +7 pounds
Maternity Clothes: i did a TON of maternity shopping over the weekend. I bought mostly bottoms because the majority of my tops are still wearable.
Gender: BOY
Movement: I believe there is definitely some movement happening in there now. Still hard to distinguish what's what though.
What I miss: nothing.
Sleep: This week has been better although I am still taking the occational nap after work.
Symptoms: pulling and stretching feels in my lower abdomen and bloody noses. if i get up too fast off the couch it hurts like hell.
Cravings: still salads and more sweets this week that in the past.
Best Moment this week: Ordering the baby's furniture this week and getting normal results back on the quad blood scan.
What I am looking forward to: our anatomy scan in a couple weeks. i want to finally be able to breathe a sigh of relief that everything is going to turn out fine.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
16 weeks
How Far Along: 16 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of an avocado.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +8 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: i am bought one pair of maternity jeans but i haven't worn them yet and i plan to do some more shopping this weekend.
Gender: still boy... :)
Movement: I think I may actually be feeling something but nothing definitive yet.
Sleep: Okay i haven't been napping this week after work at all which is nice because i feel like i get more stuff done.
Symptoms: I've felt pretty good this week just really hungry. Still some headaches but nothing too bad.
Cravings: salads and soup. i still have an aversion to fish.
Best Moment this week: purchasing the bedding for the nursery.
What I am looking forward to: my Dr's appointment tomorrow.
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of an avocado.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +8 pounds.
Maternity Clothes: i am bought one pair of maternity jeans but i haven't worn them yet and i plan to do some more shopping this weekend.
Gender: still boy... :)
Movement: I think I may actually be feeling something but nothing definitive yet.
Sleep: Okay i haven't been napping this week after work at all which is nice because i feel like i get more stuff done.
Symptoms: I've felt pretty good this week just really hungry. Still some headaches but nothing too bad.
Cravings: salads and soup. i still have an aversion to fish.
Best Moment this week: purchasing the bedding for the nursery.
What I am looking forward to: my Dr's appointment tomorrow.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
To my sons.....
My child is my love, my life, and my world.
I look into his eyes and I see the future of my heart, the wealth of knowledge he will collect, the people he will know and love and create.
When I hold him close, I can breathe in the scent of his tomorrow intermingled in the soft sweetness of his today....
Please, please, let that tomorrow come.
When I lose my patience, when I struggle to find the right way to talk to my ever-growing, ever-learning son, remind me that this is his today and there may be no tomorrow. Remind me to take that extra minute to sit on the floor and crash towers with him. Remind me that the laundry is not nearly as important as the curve of his face in the moonlight.
Please, Please, let there be a tomorrow.
When I am tired from a long day of work and the last thing I want to do is watch the same episode of the same television show again and again, remind me that the day will hopefully come when he will disappear to his room after school. Remind me that my time as his hero is oh-so-limited. Remind me that the words I say and the eyes I secretly roll may be the last words and the last actions I can remember having with him.
Please, Please, let there be many more days to come.
At the end of the day, when he looks up at me with those big blue eyes and asks me to lay down with him for just one more minute, Let me lay down my burden and my wants and cares and snuggle that child. Because I do not know what the next day brings, I do not know what will come… I do not know how I would long for those moments were they ever stripped away.
Please, let him grow and learn and smile.
Let him become the man he is to become. Let him have years of life, stretching out beyond the horizon, beyond my imagination, beyond what I could ever even hope for him. Let his life be a tapestry of faces and places that he meets and knows and loves. Let him face his last days with the age and wisdom of a very, very, very old man.
And above all else… let me go first.
Because I can not imagine a world without his face, because that is the “natural” order, because although I do not like the thought of his suffering at the loss of me, I can not bear the thought of the loss of him.
Keep him safe. Keep him here.
Give me, always, one more day to hug my child.
I look into his eyes and I see the future of my heart, the wealth of knowledge he will collect, the people he will know and love and create.
When I hold him close, I can breathe in the scent of his tomorrow intermingled in the soft sweetness of his today....
Please, please, let that tomorrow come.
When I lose my patience, when I struggle to find the right way to talk to my ever-growing, ever-learning son, remind me that this is his today and there may be no tomorrow. Remind me to take that extra minute to sit on the floor and crash towers with him. Remind me that the laundry is not nearly as important as the curve of his face in the moonlight.
Please, Please, let there be a tomorrow.
When I am tired from a long day of work and the last thing I want to do is watch the same episode of the same television show again and again, remind me that the day will hopefully come when he will disappear to his room after school. Remind me that my time as his hero is oh-so-limited. Remind me that the words I say and the eyes I secretly roll may be the last words and the last actions I can remember having with him.
Please, Please, let there be many more days to come.
At the end of the day, when he looks up at me with those big blue eyes and asks me to lay down with him for just one more minute, Let me lay down my burden and my wants and cares and snuggle that child. Because I do not know what the next day brings, I do not know what will come… I do not know how I would long for those moments were they ever stripped away.
Please, let him grow and learn and smile.
Let him become the man he is to become. Let him have years of life, stretching out beyond the horizon, beyond my imagination, beyond what I could ever even hope for him. Let his life be a tapestry of faces and places that he meets and knows and loves. Let him face his last days with the age and wisdom of a very, very, very old man.
And above all else… let me go first.
Because I can not imagine a world without his face, because that is the “natural” order, because although I do not like the thought of his suffering at the loss of me, I can not bear the thought of the loss of him.
Keep him safe. Keep him here.
Give me, always, one more day to hug my child.
15 Weeks
How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of an apple.
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +5 pounds...though I think I look like I've gained a lot more than that
Maternity Clothes: still no maternity clothes but i believe that these days are short lived. Gender: still thinking boy. hopefully i will have another ultrasound next week to confirm
Movement: Nothing yet but I can't wait! I have been using the Doppler regularly to make sure that everything is ok in there...lol
What I miss: i still miss sushi and this week i have really missed caffeine.
Sleep: i am still taking naps after work but seen to be getting up less times through out the night.
Symptoms: I haven't felt great this week, lots of headaches and i feel like the Tylenol just doesn't do much. i also feel that i have been a bit more moody this week.
Cravings: Salads and soup
Best Moment this week: getting our first gift for the baby from my mom.
What I am looking forward to: my appointment next Friday and starting the registry.
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of an apple.
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +5 pounds...though I think I look like I've gained a lot more than that
Maternity Clothes: still no maternity clothes but i believe that these days are short lived. Gender: still thinking boy. hopefully i will have another ultrasound next week to confirm
Movement: Nothing yet but I can't wait! I have been using the Doppler regularly to make sure that everything is ok in there...lol
What I miss: i still miss sushi and this week i have really missed caffeine.
Sleep: i am still taking naps after work but seen to be getting up less times through out the night.
Symptoms: I haven't felt great this week, lots of headaches and i feel like the Tylenol just doesn't do much. i also feel that i have been a bit more moody this week.
Cravings: Salads and soup
Best Moment this week: getting our first gift for the baby from my mom.
What I am looking forward to: my appointment next Friday and starting the registry.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
14 weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 14 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a lemon.
This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +4 pounds... I think I look like I've gained more.
Maternity Clothes: no maternity clothes just yet.
Gender: still thinking boy
Movement: Not yet. Hoping to feel something in the next couple weeks.
What I miss: sushi. i miss it so badly that i dream about it at night.
Sleep: Decent, not great but it's better than it was and i am still taking naps in the afternoon.
Symptoms: i am starting to feel what i believe is some lower addominal stretching.
Cravings: sweet tea and salads.
Best Moment this week: Officially being in my second trimester and getting the results of my Down's scan that everything came back normal.
What I am looking forward to: Starting to shop for baby stuff!
How Far Along: 14 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a lemon.
This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +4 pounds... I think I look like I've gained more.
Maternity Clothes: no maternity clothes just yet.
Gender: still thinking boy
Movement: Not yet. Hoping to feel something in the next couple weeks.
What I miss: sushi. i miss it so badly that i dream about it at night.
Sleep: Decent, not great but it's better than it was and i am still taking naps in the afternoon.
Symptoms: i am starting to feel what i believe is some lower addominal stretching.
Cravings: sweet tea and salads.
Best Moment this week: Officially being in my second trimester and getting the results of my Down's scan that everything came back normal.
What I am looking forward to: Starting to shop for baby stuff!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
13 Weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 13 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a medium shrimp, according to thebump.com it's the size of a peach which I much prefer.
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still no real weight gain though my belly is definitely growing.
Maternity Clothes: no maternity clothes yet but i have moved into some of my looser pants.
Gender: we are almost sure it is a boy
How Far Along: 13 weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a medium shrimp, according to thebump.com it's the size of a peach which I much prefer.
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still no real weight gain though my belly is definitely growing.
Maternity Clothes: no maternity clothes yet but i have moved into some of my looser pants.
Gender: we are almost sure it is a boy
Movement: None yet.
What I miss: still sushi....lol
What I miss: still sushi....lol
Sleep: Is okay, still getting up a lot to pee but other than that it's gotten better.
Symptoms: some headaches and i am feeling some stretching and pulling at my pelvis.
Symptoms: some headaches and i am feeling some stretching and pulling at my pelvis.
Cravings: still craving lots of fruit!
Best Moment this week: I went to my Down's scan last Friday. it was the longest u/s i have had so far and i got to see the little man moving around a lot. i am hoping to get those results my this Friday.
What I am looking forward to: Officially starting the second trimester and hopefully getting some of my energy back.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
12 weeks
Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 12 weeks!
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a lime
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.
Meanwhile, nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +/- 2lbs
Maternity Clothes: no maternity clothes yet. Just looser fitting tops.
Gender: too early to know yet. I am really hoping for a girl but F is convinced it is a boy. Guess it has to be one or the other right?
Movement: Just lots and lot of gas.
What I miss: being able to sleep through the night without having to get up at least twice to pee and my energy and SUSHI.. :(
Sleep: I am still exhuasted like 90% of the time
Symptoms: Thankfully i haven't had much nausea but I've started getting more headaches lately which is super annoying.
Cravings: anything and everything.
Best Moment this week: telling my son that he is going to be a big brother. he is very excited. What I am looking forward to: My doctor's appointment on Friday. I am having my downs syndrome scan and another ultrasound. I always enjoy an opportunity to see him/her. Also, finally getting out of the first trimester, it has seemed never-ending.
How Far Along: 12 weeks!
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a lime
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.
Meanwhile, nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +/- 2lbs
Maternity Clothes: no maternity clothes yet. Just looser fitting tops.
Gender: too early to know yet. I am really hoping for a girl but F is convinced it is a boy. Guess it has to be one or the other right?
Movement: Just lots and lot of gas.
What I miss: being able to sleep through the night without having to get up at least twice to pee and my energy and SUSHI.. :(
Sleep: I am still exhuasted like 90% of the time
Symptoms: Thankfully i haven't had much nausea but I've started getting more headaches lately which is super annoying.
Cravings: anything and everything.
Best Moment this week: telling my son that he is going to be a big brother. he is very excited. What I am looking forward to: My doctor's appointment on Friday. I am having my downs syndrome scan and another ultrasound. I always enjoy an opportunity to see him/her. Also, finally getting out of the first trimester, it has seemed never-ending.
Here we are
So I recently found out that I am pregnant again. I already have an 8 year old son. Honestly I have to say that I am pretty nervous about starting from scratch all over again. It has been years since I have changed a diaper or made a bottle. I almost feel like a first time mom. I decided to create this blog to document my journey so that I can look back on it later. The blog world really wasn't up and running ramped during my first pregnancy like it is now and there is so much that I just can't remember. So here goes nothing.
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