How far along? 39 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? I didn't go to my dr. appt this week, so I am not sure of my weight gain. The previous week I was up 27.5 lbs. I probably gained a few more pounds.
Maternity cloths? I am wearing maternity clothes but I am out growing a few of my shirts. However, because I am so close to delivering, i won't buy anything more.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I am sleeping ok, but not very good. I get up several times a night to go to the bathroom, several times a night to let the dogs out and several times a night when peanut straights coughing. :(
Best moment last week? We have had several stress tests and we have been hooked up to the monitors. We get to see her heart rate which is reassuring.
Movement? I have been feeling a lot of movement and when I am having a stress test, I feel her move a lot.
Food cravings? No cravings this week...well, maybe I want ice cream
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having a lot of contractions and cramping. Also, a lot more discharge. Not sure if it is my water but probably not.
Belly button in or out? Still in.
What I miss? Regular clothes and not being in pain.
What I am looking forward to? Having this little girl.
Milestones? No real milestones...I have pretty much made it through the worst of Mother's Day. If I had the baby now, the shop would be fine.
I slipped and fell at work on Wed. I scared Cathy half to death because I was laying flat on my back. We had to go to triage to make sure everything was ok. She did prefect on the monitors. I did have a few contractions. I think I did more damage to myself then to her. I have felt very jarred and my whole body aches. My obliques hurt, my hip joints hurt and my inner thighs hurt. I can't put on pants or shoes without being in pain. My mom, Richard and everyone at work is not letting me do anything. I have been sitting by the computer, answering the phone and organizing orders. I am definitely not as tired as I would be if I was not pregnant.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Baby Size Compared to a Fruit...38 Weeks - delivery (9 months)
At week 37, your pregnancy is considered full term, meaning baby is likely to thrive after birth. Baby spends these last weeks in preparation for the outside world… meaning careful refinement of the blink, suck, inhale and exhale. Meconium, which you’ll probably find in the first diaper, is accumulating in the intestines. If (okay, as) you worry about giving birth, consider what it’s like for the little one. During the journey out of your womb, baby will produce more stress hormones than any other time in life.
38 Weeks
How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? 27.5 lbs. So at the last appt., I lost the 3.5 lbs they thought I gained the week before. I was definitely wearing less clothes because it was warmer, so I don't think I gained anything the last 2 weeks.
Maternity cloths? Yes, but I think I am ready to start wearing regular clothes again. I got an ad for J. Crew and I am ready to shop for something cute.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I am sleeping ok. I do get up several times a night to use the bathroom. Lately, it has been 3x's a night and then last night it was only 2. :)
Best moment last week? We had a growth/position ultrasound on Monday. We were able to see her moving around and were told she was estimated to weigh 6 lbs 7 oz. We thought that was a good weight but the dr. said she is measuring a bit small, 35 weeks at 37 weeks and wants us to have a Non-stress test 2x's week until we deliver. If there are concerns during the test, they will induce immediately. If everything is ok, we will keep cooking for a few more weeks or until she decides to come on her own.
Movement? Definitely feeling her move about but it is more shifting movements vs. kicks. Richard and I watch her move around last night while I was laying in the tub. It was pretty funny to see her shift about. My skin was making waves.
Food cravings? Sweets still taste really good. :)
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having more and more cramps and some contractions, probably braxton hicks. I guess when they put us on the monitors tomorrow, we will know if I am contracting or not.
Belly button in or out? Still in.
What I miss? Regular clothes. I am ready for a non-maternity shopping spree.
What I am looking forward to? The NST test is making me a bit nervous but I guess it will be nice to see her and see if I am contracting.
Milestones? I am full term. Let's hope I make it through Mother's Day.
Total weight gain/loss? 27.5 lbs. So at the last appt., I lost the 3.5 lbs they thought I gained the week before. I was definitely wearing less clothes because it was warmer, so I don't think I gained anything the last 2 weeks.
Maternity cloths? Yes, but I think I am ready to start wearing regular clothes again. I got an ad for J. Crew and I am ready to shop for something cute.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I am sleeping ok. I do get up several times a night to use the bathroom. Lately, it has been 3x's a night and then last night it was only 2. :)
Best moment last week? We had a growth/position ultrasound on Monday. We were able to see her moving around and were told she was estimated to weigh 6 lbs 7 oz. We thought that was a good weight but the dr. said she is measuring a bit small, 35 weeks at 37 weeks and wants us to have a Non-stress test 2x's week until we deliver. If there are concerns during the test, they will induce immediately. If everything is ok, we will keep cooking for a few more weeks or until she decides to come on her own.
Movement? Definitely feeling her move about but it is more shifting movements vs. kicks. Richard and I watch her move around last night while I was laying in the tub. It was pretty funny to see her shift about. My skin was making waves.
Food cravings? Sweets still taste really good. :)
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having more and more cramps and some contractions, probably braxton hicks. I guess when they put us on the monitors tomorrow, we will know if I am contracting or not.
Belly button in or out? Still in.
What I miss? Regular clothes. I am ready for a non-maternity shopping spree.
What I am looking forward to? The NST test is making me a bit nervous but I guess it will be nice to see her and see if I am contracting.
Milestones? I am full term. Let's hope I make it through Mother's Day.
Friday, April 23, 2010
37 weeks, Full Term
How far along? 37 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? 31 lbs. :( I gained 3.5 lbs at my last appt. Let's hope that was because it was raining and cold and I was bundled up.
Maternity cloths? Yup....trying to hold out and buying anything new. :)
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I have been sleeping ok but I wake up exhausted. I get up several times a night to use the restroom.
Best moment last week? Nothing really exciting happened last week.
Movement? Still feeling her move quite a bit.
Food cravings? Nothing really. I have been wanting hot liquids like soup but I think that is because it is cold here.
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having some cramping for about a week and a half and maybe some braxton hicks.
Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in. The area around it is very tender though.
What I miss? Not having to get up 2-3 times a night, to use the restroom.
What I am looking forward to?
Milestones? I am full term today.
Total weight gain/loss? 31 lbs. :( I gained 3.5 lbs at my last appt. Let's hope that was because it was raining and cold and I was bundled up.
Maternity cloths? Yup....trying to hold out and buying anything new. :)
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I have been sleeping ok but I wake up exhausted. I get up several times a night to use the restroom.
Best moment last week? Nothing really exciting happened last week.
Movement? Still feeling her move quite a bit.
Food cravings? Nothing really. I have been wanting hot liquids like soup but I think that is because it is cold here.
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having some cramping for about a week and a half and maybe some braxton hicks.
Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in. The area around it is very tender though.
What I miss? Not having to get up 2-3 times a night, to use the restroom.
What I am looking forward to?
Milestones? I am full term today.
Monday, April 19, 2010
36 Weeks (a few days late)
How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? 27.5 lbs.
Maternity cloths? We just went to Old Navy and found some maternity shirts for $1.50. I could pass up the deal and plan to wear them after she is born.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I am sleeping pretty good but today I am exhausted. I think I did a little too much yesterday.
Best moment last week? We took some maternity shoots yesterday.
Movement? She moves more and more every week. :)
Food cravings? Nothing really. :)
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having some cramping and I think I had a few contractions on Friday but that is it. I brought the cramping up to the doctor and she said if you go into labor, we will let you deliver.
Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in. Hopefully, I don't get an outey before this is done.
What I miss? BEing able to bend over without pain
What I am looking forward to? Getting her dresser and an u/s next Monday.
Milestones?
Total weight gain/loss? 27.5 lbs.
Maternity cloths? We just went to Old Navy and found some maternity shirts for $1.50. I could pass up the deal and plan to wear them after she is born.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I am sleeping pretty good but today I am exhausted. I think I did a little too much yesterday.
Best moment last week? We took some maternity shoots yesterday.
Movement? She moves more and more every week. :)
Food cravings? Nothing really. :)
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I have been having some cramping and I think I had a few contractions on Friday but that is it. I brought the cramping up to the doctor and she said if you go into labor, we will let you deliver.
Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in. Hopefully, I don't get an outey before this is done.
What I miss? BEing able to bend over without pain
What I am looking forward to? Getting her dresser and an u/s next Monday.
Milestones?
Friday, April 9, 2010
35 weeks, only 35 days to go
How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? I am a little concerned, I think I gained about 5 lbs since my last appointment last Wed. Let's hope I am wrong. My mom says not to worry because I ate a lot of ham this week and it could be water weight. If I did gain 5 lbs., then I am up over 30 lbs.
Maternity cloths? Yup....trying to hold out and buying anything new. :)
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I haven't been sleeping all too bad lately. I do get up a few times a night to use the bathroom but that is it.
Best moment last week? My sister took a few pics of my huge belly.
Movement? She has definitely been moving a lot this week. My sister could not believe you can see movement through my skin. When she saw it, she said it was a bit freaky.
Food cravings? Sweets and coffee....if I did gain 5 lbs, I definitely need to lay off the sweets.
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I think I have been having a few Braxton Hicks but nothing concerning.
Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in, I will be surprised if it pops out but I guess it could in the final weeks.
What I miss? Margarita....not sure why because I don't usually drink them
What I am looking forward to? My second shower this Sunday.
Milestones? 35 Weeks pregnant, 35 days to go.
Total weight gain/loss? I am a little concerned, I think I gained about 5 lbs since my last appointment last Wed. Let's hope I am wrong. My mom says not to worry because I ate a lot of ham this week and it could be water weight. If I did gain 5 lbs., then I am up over 30 lbs.
Maternity cloths? Yup....trying to hold out and buying anything new. :)
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep? I haven't been sleeping all too bad lately. I do get up a few times a night to use the bathroom but that is it.
Best moment last week? My sister took a few pics of my huge belly.
Movement? She has definitely been moving a lot this week. My sister could not believe you can see movement through my skin. When she saw it, she said it was a bit freaky.
Food cravings? Sweets and coffee....if I did gain 5 lbs, I definitely need to lay off the sweets.
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? I think I have been having a few Braxton Hicks but nothing concerning.
Belly button in or out? My belly button is still in, I will be surprised if it pops out but I guess it could in the final weeks.
What I miss? Margarita....not sure why because I don't usually drink them
What I am looking forward to? My second shower this Sunday.
Milestones? 35 Weeks pregnant, 35 days to go.
Friday, April 2, 2010
34 Weeks
How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? I gained 4 lbs in 3 weeks...ugh. I did have a growth spurt, my belly popped out. So total gained 26.5 lbs.
Maternity cloths? I think I need to buy some more short-sleeved maternity shorts. My regular shirts still fit but they creep up a little too much.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep?I have been sleeping pretty good but I do get up several times a night to use the bathroom.
Best moment last week? We had our baby shower last Sat. and we got a lot of much needed stuff. Thank you everyone.
Movement? Lots of movement up in my ribs...ouch!!
Food cravings? Starbucks Iced Coffees and sweets...not good.
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? Nothing this week.
Belly button in or out? The belly button is still in but it is getting shallower and shallower as the weeks go by.
What I miss? A lot of stuff but nothing really specific
What I am looking forward to? My second shower in a week.
Milestones? We made it to 34 weeks. I just read babies born between 34-37 weeks, although early, usually do just as well as babies born full term. They might have a short NICU stay and have a few hurtles in the first few weeks but they grow to be just as strong.
Total weight gain/loss? I gained 4 lbs in 3 weeks...ugh. I did have a growth spurt, my belly popped out. So total gained 26.5 lbs.
Maternity cloths? I think I need to buy some more short-sleeved maternity shorts. My regular shirts still fit but they creep up a little too much.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep?I have been sleeping pretty good but I do get up several times a night to use the bathroom.
Best moment last week? We had our baby shower last Sat. and we got a lot of much needed stuff. Thank you everyone.
Movement? Lots of movement up in my ribs...ouch!!
Food cravings? Starbucks Iced Coffees and sweets...not good.
Gender? A little girl
Labor signs? Nothing this week.
Belly button in or out? The belly button is still in but it is getting shallower and shallower as the weeks go by.
What I miss? A lot of stuff but nothing really specific
What I am looking forward to? My second shower in a week.
Milestones? We made it to 34 weeks. I just read babies born between 34-37 weeks, although early, usually do just as well as babies born full term. They might have a short NICU stay and have a few hurtles in the first few weeks but they grow to be just as strong.
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