I had written this & had it saved as a draft while going to my OB appointment to see how much I weighed. Thought I would just go ahead & post it since I've already filled it out!
Weekly Update:
How far along?: 37 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 20 pound gain
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - again, absolutely.
Stretch Marks?: More than I can count, but at least I haven't found any new ones in a while.
Sleep: Much better than a few weeks ago. Maybe I won't be exhausted when its time for the baby to arrive!
Best moment this week: Finishing up all the thank you notes & sending them out.
Movement: Slowing down. I guess there isn't as much room to swim around in there!
Food cravings: Cocoa Pebbles
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none yet
Belly Button in or out?: Normally out or just gone all together.
What I miss: Being able to sit up in bed without feeling in pain.
What I am looking forward to: Actually having the baby.
Weekly Wisdom: For some reason everything for the baby takes batteries. Nothing really plugs in. Buy lots and lots of batteries for all the new things you'll need for a baby.
Milestones: We're officially full term! She can be born any day without concern. Its a good feeling :)
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Week 36 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along?: 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 14.5ish - I'll be weighed again on Monday
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - again, absolutely.
Stretch Marks?: A ton :(
Sleep: Getting better - I only wake up once or twice to use the bathroom, but don't have trouble falling back asleep.
Best moment this week: Putting together the baby stuff & organizing her room.
Movement: Slowing down some, but she still moves a lot.
Food cravings: HotCakes Foccacia Bread
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none - but hopefully sooner rather than later since we're considered full term tomorrow!
Belly Button in or out?: Normally out or just gone all together.
What I miss: Being able to bend and reach things easily.
What I am looking forward to: Finishing up last minute shopping and preparations for her arrival.
Weekly Wisdom: Hearing people's birth stories when you're pregnant can be scary. Don't listen to them. Everyone is different.
Milestones: Our house finally looks like the baby is coming soon. We have things unpacked, set up, and ready to go. I'm feeling more prepared each day!
How far along?: 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 14.5ish - I'll be weighed again on Monday
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - again, absolutely.
Stretch Marks?: A ton :(
Sleep: Getting better - I only wake up once or twice to use the bathroom, but don't have trouble falling back asleep.
Best moment this week: Putting together the baby stuff & organizing her room.
Movement: Slowing down some, but she still moves a lot.
Food cravings: HotCakes Foccacia Bread
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none - but hopefully sooner rather than later since we're considered full term tomorrow!
Belly Button in or out?: Normally out or just gone all together.
What I miss: Being able to bend and reach things easily.
What I am looking forward to: Finishing up last minute shopping and preparations for her arrival.
Weekly Wisdom: Hearing people's birth stories when you're pregnant can be scary. Don't listen to them. Everyone is different.
Milestones: Our house finally looks like the baby is coming soon. We have things unpacked, set up, and ready to go. I'm feeling more prepared each day!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Week 35 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along?: 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 14.5 - just got weighed on today at the OB appt.
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - again, absolutely.
Stretch Marks?: A ton :(
Sleep: Better some days than others. Naps are pretty much a must if I want to stay awake past 9pm.
Best moment this week: Got a few presents & baby packages in the mail. Getting things besides bills is always an exciting moment!
Movement: Basically all the time still. Sometimes it can even be painful and I push the hand/arm/leg back into my stomach area.
Food cravings: Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Depends on the baby's position, but normally flat or out.
What I miss: My non-maternity winter clothes.
What I am looking forward to: Being able to sit up/stand up off the floor without assistance.
Weekly Wisdom: Snow Blizzards + Being 8 months Pregnant = Stay at Home.
Milestones: Made a complete "shopping list" of what we still need for her. Hopefully we can get everything ordered/purchased and crossed off the list soon!
How far along?: 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 14.5 - just got weighed on today at the OB appt.
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - again, absolutely.
Stretch Marks?: A ton :(
Sleep: Better some days than others. Naps are pretty much a must if I want to stay awake past 9pm.
Best moment this week: Got a few presents & baby packages in the mail. Getting things besides bills is always an exciting moment!
Movement: Basically all the time still. Sometimes it can even be painful and I push the hand/arm/leg back into my stomach area.
Food cravings: Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Depends on the baby's position, but normally flat or out.
What I miss: My non-maternity winter clothes.
What I am looking forward to: Being able to sit up/stand up off the floor without assistance.
Weekly Wisdom: Snow Blizzards + Being 8 months Pregnant = Stay at Home.
Milestones: Made a complete "shopping list" of what we still need for her. Hopefully we can get everything ordered/purchased and crossed off the list soon!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Week 34 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13.5 - I didn't gain any weight between my last OB appointments
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - yes. My old navy maternity order just arrived and it will be nice to have a few things that fit better for the next month!
Stretch Marks?: A ton
Sleep: A lot better than it was a few weeks ago. I don't need to wake up and turn over as often anymore.
Best moment this week: The OB said everything was perfect! It's great to hear good news when we go in there.
Movement: All the time. The OB said she had turned her head down, but I'm pretty sure she still moves and lays side to side sometimes. My stomach has visibly changed shapes like crazy all this week.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Still flat
What I miss: Being able to paint my toenails
What I am looking forward to: People not treating me like I am handicapped.
Weekly Wisdom: You have to decide which pregnancy precautions you want to follow for yourself. Research them carefully, but if you were to follow all of them you'll be isolated to your house, hopped up on vitamins, and eating organic meals that always include some warm meat. Not my idea of a good 9 months...
Milestones: Less than 40 days until she is expected to arrive! We're in the homestretch and almost considered full term!
How far along?: 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13.5 - I didn't gain any weight between my last OB appointments
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - yes. My old navy maternity order just arrived and it will be nice to have a few things that fit better for the next month!
Stretch Marks?: A ton
Sleep: A lot better than it was a few weeks ago. I don't need to wake up and turn over as often anymore.
Best moment this week: The OB said everything was perfect! It's great to hear good news when we go in there.
Movement: All the time. The OB said she had turned her head down, but I'm pretty sure she still moves and lays side to side sometimes. My stomach has visibly changed shapes like crazy all this week.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Still flat
What I miss: Being able to paint my toenails
What I am looking forward to: People not treating me like I am handicapped.
Weekly Wisdom: You have to decide which pregnancy precautions you want to follow for yourself. Research them carefully, but if you were to follow all of them you'll be isolated to your house, hopped up on vitamins, and eating organic meals that always include some warm meat. Not my idea of a good 9 months...
Milestones: Less than 40 days until she is expected to arrive! We're in the homestretch and almost considered full term!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Weeks 33-36
According to thebump.com
(http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/slideshow/how-big-is-baby.aspx?page=22)
Your Baby: Month 8
Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Week 33 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along?: 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13.5 as far as I know -- going to the OB on Tuesday so we'll find out for sure!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - yes. I got a great deal on Old Navy Maternity Clothes & can't wait for them to arrive!
Stretch Marks?: A ton
Sleep: Its been getting better, but I think thats just because I'm exhausted and ignore the discomfort.
Best moment this week: Baby Shower #2 - we got lots a great stuff and most of the bigger items. We're getting more prepared for her to arrive each day :)
Movement: A little less this week - perhaps she is getting too big to move much.
Food cravings: HotCakes Focaccia Bread
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Flat - it has basically disappeared.
What I miss: My old clothes :(
What I am looking forward to: People not treating me like I am handicapped.
Weekly Wisdom: Afternoon naps are the best. They really improve your mood and help you feel better :)
Milestones: Ordered my first batch of maternity clothes -- I had purchased some on craigslist, but only a few pieces. The belly has gotten big enough that I cannot ignore it and wear my reg clothes much anymore.
How far along?: 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13.5 as far as I know -- going to the OB on Tuesday so we'll find out for sure!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - yes. I got a great deal on Old Navy Maternity Clothes & can't wait for them to arrive!
Stretch Marks?: A ton
Sleep: Its been getting better, but I think thats just because I'm exhausted and ignore the discomfort.
Best moment this week: Baby Shower #2 - we got lots a great stuff and most of the bigger items. We're getting more prepared for her to arrive each day :)
Movement: A little less this week - perhaps she is getting too big to move much.
Food cravings: HotCakes Focaccia Bread
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Flat - it has basically disappeared.
What I miss: My old clothes :(
What I am looking forward to: People not treating me like I am handicapped.
Weekly Wisdom: Afternoon naps are the best. They really improve your mood and help you feel better :)
Milestones: Ordered my first batch of maternity clothes -- I had purchased some on craigslist, but only a few pieces. The belly has gotten big enough that I cannot ignore it and wear my reg clothes much anymore.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Week 32 Update
How far along?: 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13.5 so far!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Absolutely, Shirts - yes & wearing some of Dyl's clothes for now
Stretch Marks?: A ton
Sleep: Not for very long periods of time. Sleeping with a pillow between my legs helps, but not too much.
Best moment this week: Baby Shower #2 - we got lots a great stuff and most of the bigger items. We're getting more prepared for her to arrive each day :)
Movement: All the time - I can see it most of the time too.
Food cravings: Taco Bell
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Flat most of the time, but sometimes its an outie.
What I miss: Being able to order a drink when I'm out to dinner at a restaurant.
What I am looking forward to: Wearing my old clothes again.
Weekly Wisdom: Stretch marks are usually hereditary. If you're mom had them, you probably will too. There are no creams that are going to take care of it. Just hope for the best after the baby is born :)
Milestones: Less than 2 months to go!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Week 31 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along?: 31 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13.5 so far!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most Def, Shirts - Starting to wear some of Dyl's clothes for now ;)
Stretch Marks?: Too many - the OB even commented on them this week :(
Sleep: Difficult & painful at best. Sleeping with a pillow between my legs helps some, but not too much.
Best moment this week: Being given a lot of baby stuff. We now have lots of baseline essentials and are beginning to get the baby's things organized.
Movement: She moves a lot and I can get her to move on command. My friends & family have been able to see my stomach move too.
Food cravings: Raspberry Walnut Bars from HotCakes
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Flat most of the time. So its just disappeared some. haha.
What I miss: Pepsi
What I am looking forward to: Sleeping on my tummy. Recently its been really difficult to sleep for any period of time at night. I cannot wait until I can sleep and turn over again in my sleep!
Weekly Wisdom: Pregnant people are not broken or handicapped. Please don't assume that they cannot lift anything, stand for periods of time, or do things for themselves. If I need help or cannot do something alone, I will ask. Don't just assume I can't do anything, its very irritating to be treated like something is wrong with you.
Milestones: Started working a lot more lately at HotCakes & been able to stand for 8 hour periods of time. Although this isn't a pregnancy milestone, I'm considering it an accomplishment :)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Week 30 Update
Weekly Update & Side Profile Photo:
How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 so far!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most Def, Shirts - I make a lot of my pre-pregnancy shirts work
Stretch Marks?: Too many :(
Sleep: Difficult & painful at best. Hopefully next week the pain at least subsides.
Best moment this week: Dylan's niece Piper Quinn Kelly was born 7lbs 6ozs on November 15, 2009 at 5:26am!
Movement: She moves ALL the time. I can even see my stomach move with her most of the time now.
Food cravings: Taco Bell
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Just depends on where the baby is sitting.
What I miss: Caffeinated Raspberry Mochas
What I am looking forward to: Getting the baby's room organized. Dyl & I still have stuff in there and its going to be tough to find places for it all.
Weekly Wisdom: Everything at the store that is meant for a baby adds at least 10% onto the price. Look and see if you can get some of the same things (like for the nursery) in the non-baby areas of the store. It might be cheaper.
Milestones: Had my first baby shower. Thanks to everyone who came! We got a ton of really cute & also useful things :)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Week 29 Update (also a little late)
Weekly Update:
How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 - only gained 3 again this month!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most Def, Shirts - I make a lot of my pre-pregnancy shirts work
Stretch Marks?: More and more each day - those creams don't really help much :(
Sleep: Getting worse...Now putting a pillow between my legs is a must.
Best moment this week: Hearing everything is great (and that she will possibly be early) at the OB Appointment!
Movement: She moves ALL the time. I can even see my stomach move with her most of the time now.
Food cravings: Taco Bell
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Just barely in there
What I miss: This week it has been Margaritas
What I am looking forward to: Painting the nursery & having that project out of the way.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't think that you'll get tons of sleep before the baby is born. Basically at about 25 weeks my good sleep was over. Maybe by the time she is 18 I can get at least one more good night's sleep....
Milestones: Week 30 -- only 10 more to go!!
How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 13 - only gained 3 again this month!
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - Most Def, Shirts - I make a lot of my pre-pregnancy shirts work
Stretch Marks?: More and more each day - those creams don't really help much :(
Sleep: Getting worse...Now putting a pillow between my legs is a must.
Best moment this week: Hearing everything is great (and that she will possibly be early) at the OB Appointment!
Movement: She moves ALL the time. I can even see my stomach move with her most of the time now.
Food cravings: Taco Bell
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none, thankfully
Belly Button in or out?: Just barely in there
What I miss: This week it has been Margaritas
What I am looking forward to: Painting the nursery & having that project out of the way.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't think that you'll get tons of sleep before the baby is born. Basically at about 25 weeks my good sleep was over. Maybe by the time she is 18 I can get at least one more good night's sleep....
Milestones: Week 30 -- only 10 more to go!!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Weeks 29-32
According to thebump.com
(http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/3rdtrimester/pages/weeks-29-32-month-7-squash.aspx?r=0)
Weeks 29-32 (month 7): Squash
Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Week 28 Update (a little late)
Weekly Update:
(I started this last week & just never posted it...)
How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10 :)
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - most def, Shirts - sometimes
Stretch Marks?: Getting more each day (or so it seems)
Sleep: Not going so well - hopefully I can learn to sleep through the discomfort.
Best moment this week: Finding out I don't have gestational diabetes!
Movement: Very Strong -- I can actually see my belly move. Its cool & weird all at the same time.
Food cravings: Taco Bell
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out?: Still holding onto the innie for now
What I miss: My old jeans :(
What I am looking forward to: Sleeping through the night (even though that won't be for at least 6 more months..haha)
Weekly Wisdom: The bigger your stomach gets -- the harder it becomes to do everyday tasks. Do big projects sooner rather than later.
Milestones: We're officially in the 3rd Trimester!
(I started this last week & just never posted it...)
How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10 :)
Maternity Clothes?: Pants - most def, Shirts - sometimes
Stretch Marks?: Getting more each day (or so it seems)
Sleep: Not going so well - hopefully I can learn to sleep through the discomfort.
Best moment this week: Finding out I don't have gestational diabetes!
Movement: Very Strong -- I can actually see my belly move. Its cool & weird all at the same time.
Food cravings: Taco Bell
Gender: GIRL!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out?: Still holding onto the innie for now
What I miss: My old jeans :(
What I am looking forward to: Sleeping through the night (even though that won't be for at least 6 more months..haha)
Weekly Wisdom: The bigger your stomach gets -- the harder it becomes to do everyday tasks. Do big projects sooner rather than later.
Milestones: We're officially in the 3rd Trimester!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Week 27 Update
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.
**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.
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!!
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.
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.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Week 23 Update
Weekly Update:
How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish still
Sleep: Getting better -- feeling pretty sleepy at random times of the day though. Naps are nice.
Best moment this week: Finding out we're having a girl!
Movement: Pretty consistent -- Dylan can even feel her kick!
Food cravings: Pickles and Milk with either Strawberry or Chocolate Syrup
Gender: GIRL!!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in.
What I miss: Being able to roll over in bed without sharp pains.
What I am looking forward to: Finalizing our registries
Weekly Wisdom: You shouldn't eat like you're eating for two -- more like one and a half, haha
Milestones: Found out we're having a girl, put all the nursery furniture together, and went to Babies R Us and Target to sign up for Baby Registries :)
How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish still
Sleep: Getting better -- feeling pretty sleepy at random times of the day though. Naps are nice.
Best moment this week: Finding out we're having a girl!
Movement: Pretty consistent -- Dylan can even feel her kick!
Food cravings: Pickles and Milk with either Strawberry or Chocolate Syrup
Gender: GIRL!!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in.
What I miss: Being able to roll over in bed without sharp pains.
What I am looking forward to: Finalizing our registries
Weekly Wisdom: You shouldn't eat like you're eating for two -- more like one and a half, haha
Milestones: Found out we're having a girl, put all the nursery furniture together, and went to Babies R Us and Target to sign up for Baby Registries :)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Weeks 22-24
We have a doctor's appointment on Monday and hope to find out if Baby Silverman is a boy or a girl. Here is what the baby looks like/will look like in the next couple weeks. We are currently in week 22.
According to thebump.com (http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/2ndtrimester/pages/weeks-21-24-month-5-papaya.aspx?r=0&MsdVisit=1)
Weekly Update:
How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish
Sleep: Not going so well - rolling over in bed is beginning to be very painful. We'll talk to the Dr. about this on Monday.
Best moment this week: Finding out that we're not high risk afterall.
Movement: Some flutters - very sporadic
Food cravings: still Pickles
Gender: Hoping to find out on Monday!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in.
What I miss: The way my clothes used to fit me :(
What I am looking forward to: Finding out if the Baby is a boy or girl!
Weekly Wisdom: Starbucks makes everything in decaf :)
Milestones: Had our Nurse Educator appointment this week and got blood work done. This Monday we will find out the results and hopefully if Baby Silverman is a boy or girl!
Weeks 22-24 (months 5): Papaya
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Weekly Update:
How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish
Sleep: Not going so well - rolling over in bed is beginning to be very painful. We'll talk to the Dr. about this on Monday.
Best moment this week: Finding out that we're not high risk afterall.
Movement: Some flutters - very sporadic
Food cravings: still Pickles
Gender: Hoping to find out on Monday!
Belly Button in or out?: Still in.
What I miss: The way my clothes used to fit me :(
What I am looking forward to: Finding out if the Baby is a boy or girl!
Weekly Wisdom: Starbucks makes everything in decaf :)
Milestones: Had our Nurse Educator appointment this week and got blood work done. This Monday we will find out the results and hopefully if Baby Silverman is a boy or girl!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Week 21
It's crazy to think that so much can happen over the course of a week. The slight weight gain and looking pregnant is pretty crazy. I love reading the fruit analogy online to see the size of the baby each week.
According to thebump.com (http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/second-trimester/articles/your-pregnancy-week-21.aspx), the following information is now true about Baby Silverman:
Baby's now the size of a banana!
Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion, and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, if baby is a girl, her womb is now stocked up with her lifetime supply of six million eggs (the number will drop to around one million by birth).
I've also seen this weekly questionnaire on other baby blogs....I'll update it every week so you can know how we're doing!
How far along? 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10ish
Sleep: Pretty good. I am def beginning to feel more tired lately though.
Best moment this week: Finding great stuff on Craigslist for the Baby. It's amazing to get gently used things for such a great deal :)
Movement: Some flutters - mostly in the evenings.
Food cravings: Pickles and also Ice Cream (separately of course)
Gender: Hoping to find out in the next week!
Belly Button in or out?: Def still in.
What I miss: Pepsi & Turkey Sandwiches.
What I am looking forward to: We have a Nurse Educator appointment this Thursday. Hopefully we'll get some good information.
Weekly Wisdom: The 'Be Band' from Target makes clothes "fit" a lot longer.
Milestones: Got furniture for the nursery and a highchair!
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