Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a pineapple
This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +28 pounds approximately. I seem to be gaining about a pound a week which is what I should be doing at this point.
Maternity Clothes: yup
Gender: BOY!
Movement: Lots of movement and it's getting stronger everyday. Sometimes it feels like he is having a dance party in there.
What I miss: Being able to just move around easily like I use to. Even the smallest things like getting dressed in the morning or getting off the couch is a struggle nowadays.
Sleep: I get up about once every hour to pee but don't seem to have too hard of a time falling back asleep.
Symptoms: this week hasn't been too bad although i feel a little more out of breath lately. that may be contributed to how high i feel that he is sitting.
Cravings: sweets and tea.
Best Moment this week: Having my baby shower last weekend. It really was the best one that i have ever been to and i love my friends.
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully getting the proofs back for my maternity photos and working on my thank you notes for the shower. Also we are having D's 9th b-day party on saturday so i hope to not be too pooped from that.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
32 Weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a large jicama (WTF is a jicama)
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds 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.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27 pounds approximately. I'm thinking my goal of not gaining more than 30 pounds is out the window considering I still have about 7 weeks left.
Maternity Clothes: Maternity, maternity, maternity and a few big t-shirts for sleeping.
Gender: BOY!
Movement: All day everyday. He becomes the most active right after I eat something.
What I miss: Not feeling uncomfortable 24/7 and grunting and groaning every time I try and do something.
Sleep: Good nights and bad nights.
Symptoms: Same old same old; backaches, braxton hicks, some slight swelling at the end of the day if i have spent considerable time on my feet and just recently minor heartburn. Good times.
Cravings: just food in general. i feel like i stay hungry like 90% of the time that i am awake.
Best Moment this week: Getting my maternity photos re-done last weekend. I can't wait to see how these turned out. And i finally finished up in the nursery.
What I am looking forward to: My baby shower is this weekend which is being thrown by J. I know that it will be great and only 26 more days left to be at work.... :)
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds 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.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +27 pounds approximately. I'm thinking my goal of not gaining more than 30 pounds is out the window considering I still have about 7 weeks left.
Maternity Clothes: Maternity, maternity, maternity and a few big t-shirts for sleeping.
Gender: BOY!
Movement: All day everyday. He becomes the most active right after I eat something.
What I miss: Not feeling uncomfortable 24/7 and grunting and groaning every time I try and do something.
Sleep: Good nights and bad nights.
Symptoms: Same old same old; backaches, braxton hicks, some slight swelling at the end of the day if i have spent considerable time on my feet and just recently minor heartburn. Good times.
Cravings: just food in general. i feel like i stay hungry like 90% of the time that i am awake.
Best Moment this week: Getting my maternity photos re-done last weekend. I can't wait to see how these turned out. And i finally finished up in the nursery.
What I am looking forward to: My baby shower is this weekend which is being thrown by J. I know that it will be great and only 26 more days left to be at work.... :)
Friday, January 13, 2012
31 Weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of four navel oranges (really? That's such a lame comparison, they couldn't think of anything better than that?)
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt (Good Lord, like I'm not big enough already). 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
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 pounds approximately. this is a lot higher than i wanted to be at this point but what can you do now.
Maternity Clothes: all of the time. i bought a few more things last week that i hope will get me thru until the end.
Gender: Baby Boy! Xander Cruz
Movement: He has been so active this week that it is crazy. the other night i laid my cell phone on my belly and watched it bounce around for like 20 mins straight.
What I miss: Bending over has become the biggest challenge whether it is to shave my legs or just putting my shoes on.
Sleep: ok i guess i get up at least 4 times to pee in the middle of the night and occasionally still take naps after work.
Symptoms: Backaches, tightness in the belly both skin and muscle and serious bloody gums.
Cravings: i have gotten back on a fruit kick this week which sucks because with it being winter time i don't have a ton of options besides apples and bananas.
Best Moment this week: Finally making a decision on a pediatrician and i really like her a lot. that is a weight off my shoulders.
What I am looking forward to: One Saturday we are retaking our maternity photos since i wasn't all that impressed with the first batch. Fingers crossed that they come out well.
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt (Good Lord, like I'm not big enough already). 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
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 pounds approximately. this is a lot higher than i wanted to be at this point but what can you do now.
Maternity Clothes: all of the time. i bought a few more things last week that i hope will get me thru until the end.
Gender: Baby Boy! Xander Cruz
Movement: He has been so active this week that it is crazy. the other night i laid my cell phone on my belly and watched it bounce around for like 20 mins straight.
What I miss: Bending over has become the biggest challenge whether it is to shave my legs or just putting my shoes on.
Sleep: ok i guess i get up at least 4 times to pee in the middle of the night and occasionally still take naps after work.
Symptoms: Backaches, tightness in the belly both skin and muscle and serious bloody gums.
Cravings: i have gotten back on a fruit kick this week which sucks because with it being winter time i don't have a ton of options besides apples and bananas.
Best Moment this week: Finally making a decision on a pediatrician and i really like her a lot. that is a weight off my shoulders.
What I am looking forward to: One Saturday we are retaking our maternity photos since i wasn't all that impressed with the first batch. Fingers crossed that they come out well.
Friday, January 6, 2012
30 Weeks
Size of baby: According to babycenter.com the baby is about the size of a head of cabbage.
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds. 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 his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 pounds approximately depending on what time of the day i weigh.
Maternity Clothes: all maternity all of the time...i did buy a few more things from old navy over the weekend but hopefully that will be the last round that will get me through until the end. Gender: Baby Boy!
Movement: his movements are getting stronger everyday he seems to be having the hiccups more often.
What I miss: not being so achy all of the time. this has by far been my most uncomfortable week yet.
Sleep: still getting up 17 times a each to pee
Symptoms: Lots of backaches and basic discomfort. bloody noses and teeth when i brush them.
Cravings: Nothing in particular that i can think of right now.
Best Moment this week: Hitting the 30's! Only about 8 weeks left which is amazing to me. although i am ready for this to be over i also feel like the time has just flown by.
What I am looking forward to: all of the fun upcoming events that we have going on this month, Texans playoffs, maternity photos, my shower, and D's 9th b-day. it is going to be a packed month.
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds. 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 his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +25 pounds approximately depending on what time of the day i weigh.
Maternity Clothes: all maternity all of the time...i did buy a few more things from old navy over the weekend but hopefully that will be the last round that will get me through until the end. Gender: Baby Boy!
Movement: his movements are getting stronger everyday he seems to be having the hiccups more often.
What I miss: not being so achy all of the time. this has by far been my most uncomfortable week yet.
Sleep: still getting up 17 times a each to pee
Symptoms: Lots of backaches and basic discomfort. bloody noses and teeth when i brush them.
Cravings: Nothing in particular that i can think of right now.
Best Moment this week: Hitting the 30's! Only about 8 weeks left which is amazing to me. although i am ready for this to be over i also feel like the time has just flown by.
What I am looking forward to: all of the fun upcoming events that we have going on this month, Texans playoffs, maternity photos, my shower, and D's 9th b-day. it is going to be a packed month.
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