Weekly Update:
**This one has a few new questions that I saw on another Mommy Blog**
How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10 - only gained 3 this month! Very exciting :)
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most of the time, Shirts - Not Yet
Stretch Marks?: A few -- but most of them are in the same spot on the side of my stomach. The baby must spend a lot of time pushing and laying there.
Sleep: Painful -- starting to take Tylenol 8 hour each night. Hopefully this will help.
Best moment this week: Our fall time fun weekend -- pumpkin carving, apple picking at Carter's Mountain, apple cider, apple donuts, and pretty fall views :)
Movement: Becoming very apparent when I'm trying to sleep - at least she is moving enough to where I don't ever have to be worried.
Food cravings: Strawberry Milk...its delicious
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out?: Still in - just barely
What I miss: Soda - I've been keeping caffenated sodas out of my life. Its tough.
What I am looking forward to: getting the results of the Glucose Tolerance Test -- having Gestational Diabetes would be awful...
Weekly Wisdom: Don't touch pregnant women's stomachs - its just rude.
Milestones: Got my seasonal flu shot & the gestational diabetes test today...trying to protect myself & the baby in any way possible.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Doctor's Appointment
Yesterday I went to the doctor for my 26 week check up. Everything looks great! I've only gained 3 lbs in the last month, which is surprising bc I feel like I've gained 50lbs. They did measurements and say it came out it 27 cm which is exactly on target. Basically, we're still on track for the January 23 due date & everything looks perfect.
In the next week I have to get the Glucose Tolerence Test (which is going to be yucky) and my next appointment is in 3 weeks. After that, I'll start going every two weeks. Meaning, lotttssss of doctor's appointments are in my future.
Other than that, everything looks great :)
In the next week I have to get the Glucose Tolerence Test (which is going to be yucky) and my next appointment is in 3 weeks. After that, I'll start going every two weeks. Meaning, lotttssss of doctor's appointments are in my future.
Other than that, everything looks great :)
Monday, October 19, 2009
Week 26 Update
Weekly Update:
**This one has a few new questions that I saw on another Mommy Blog**
How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 15ish? I will find out Thursday at the Doctor's Appt
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most of the time, Shirts - Not Yet :)
Stretch Marks?: Some, but nothing too crazy yet
Sleep: Pretty tough - I'm considering getting one of those fancy pillows, but I'm still not sure it would help.
Best moment this week: Being stopped at the gate of the JMU Football game. The woman asked "Did they check your coat? It looks like you've got something in there." My response, "Yeah, its a baby"....She looked pretty embarrassed, haha
Movement: Starting to get stronger - I can't imagine how uncomfortable this can get in the next 14 weeks
Food cravings: Nothing really - right now nothing is appealing to me
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out?: Still in...for now
What I miss: This weekend made me miss regular JMU times --- it was very different going back for the day
What I am looking forward to: Baby showers! I really want my friends to see our house & this is the perfect time
Weekly Wisdom: Be mindful what you say to pregnant women. http://bit.ly/G5EBR
Milestones: Less than 100 days until Baby Silverman is set to arrive!!
**This one has a few new questions that I saw on another Mommy Blog**
How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 15ish? I will find out Thursday at the Doctor's Appt
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most of the time, Shirts - Not Yet :)
Stretch Marks?: Some, but nothing too crazy yet
Sleep: Pretty tough - I'm considering getting one of those fancy pillows, but I'm still not sure it would help.
Best moment this week: Being stopped at the gate of the JMU Football game. The woman asked "Did they check your coat? It looks like you've got something in there." My response, "Yeah, its a baby"....She looked pretty embarrassed, haha
Movement: Starting to get stronger - I can't imagine how uncomfortable this can get in the next 14 weeks
Food cravings: Nothing really - right now nothing is appealing to me
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out?: Still in...for now
What I miss: This weekend made me miss regular JMU times --- it was very different going back for the day
What I am looking forward to: Baby showers! I really want my friends to see our house & this is the perfect time
Weekly Wisdom: Be mindful what you say to pregnant women. http://bit.ly/G5EBR
Milestones: Less than 100 days until Baby Silverman is set to arrive!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Take your best shot!
We started this poll to get some involvement from family and friends. You put in your guess of what day & time she will be born, along with your guess for the baby's weight and length. After the baby is born we'll be sure to let you know who won! It's just something to have fun with :)
Just click here:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Week 25 Update
How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 15ish? We don't have a scale so I won't know until next week at the Doctor's Appt
Sleep: Still painful - I'm sleepy, but not able to get much sleep!
Best moment this week: Being given baby clothes! They're sooooo cute :)
Movement: Slowing down some, but she responds to Dylan and I touching my stomach (which we think is cool)
Food cravings: Strawberry Flavored Milk
Gender: GIRL!!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in -- but not for long, I'm sure...
What I miss: Having lots of options for clothing. I have so many clothes that I can't wear right now :(
What I am looking forward to: Washing all the cloth diapers, folding them, and putting them away in the dresser.
Weekly Wisdom: The flu is unavoidable -- I barely leave the house, but Dylan got it so I was still exposed. Just wash your hands, call your doctor, and get some Tamiflu to prevent the flu from infecting you too! There's no reason to be afraid of it, just be aware.
Milestones: Signed up for a baby class and birthing class!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Weeks 25-28
Weeks 25-28 (month 6): Eggplant
Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -- he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Suggestions??
Currently, we're trying to come up with baby names. We had one ready to go if the baby was a boy, but since the UltraSound says we're having a girl, its back to the drawing board.
Sooooo we're asking for suggestions! Leave a comment on this post to let us know what name you suggest. Even if you only want to suggest a first name or middle name just let us know which you had the name in mind for.
Just remember to keep an eye on her initials! We don't want them saying anything crazy :)
Sooooo we're asking for suggestions! Leave a comment on this post to let us know what name you suggest. Even if you only want to suggest a first name or middle name just let us know which you had the name in mind for.
Just remember to keep an eye on her initials! We don't want them saying anything crazy :)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Week 24 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish
Sleep: Waking up A LOT during the night. Rolling over in bed is pretty painful.
Best moment this week: Arranging furniture in the nursery. It finally looks like a baby's room :)
Movement: Pretty consistent -- Dylan can feel her kick & sometimes I can see it now!
Food cravings: Same stuff -- not craving anything too badly though.
Gender: GIRL!!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in -- and slowly getting more shallow
What I miss: Being able to take cold medication :(
What I am looking forward to: Painting the nursery
Weekly Wisdom: Prenatal vitamins are more for the Mom than the baby. She's going to take whatever she needs (if not from what I'm eating, she'll take it from my bones, etc).
Milestones: Now we're at 24 weeks the gestational survival rate is over 50% -- while kinda weird to think about, its nice to know that we're past a halfway point.
How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish
Sleep: Waking up A LOT during the night. Rolling over in bed is pretty painful.
Best moment this week: Arranging furniture in the nursery. It finally looks like a baby's room :)
Movement: Pretty consistent -- Dylan can feel her kick & sometimes I can see it now!
Food cravings: Same stuff -- not craving anything too badly though.
Gender: GIRL!!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in -- and slowly getting more shallow
What I miss: Being able to take cold medication :(
What I am looking forward to: Painting the nursery
Weekly Wisdom: Prenatal vitamins are more for the Mom than the baby. She's going to take whatever she needs (if not from what I'm eating, she'll take it from my bones, etc).
Milestones: Now we're at 24 weeks the gestational survival rate is over 50% -- while kinda weird to think about, its nice to know that we're past a halfway point.
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