Welcome to the 2 month stretch! Crazy how we are in 34 weeks now, two more week we will be considered "full term" and the baby can pop-out any day after that. A little scary to think about.
All in all, everything is going well. Baby AJ has been having a lot of hiccups lately, which is super cute. I wonder what he looks like when he does them. I also went to another doctors appt (now moved to every two weeks) last night and his head is currently pointed down. Very good sign. My body is getting ready, but the baby still needs a few more weeks to cook!
I've also been experiencing a strong sense of tightness in my skin around the stomach at different parts of the day, they come on very randomly. My doctor said this could potentially be Braxton Hicks Contractions. These contractions are basically warming up the uterus for labor, and can start as early as six weeks. I could have had them as early as that and not have even noticed because I had more space for the baby then. Now that the baby is getting bigger, I can feel them more. I can feel everything actually! It could be a sign of early labor, too, so I should probably take it easy and slow down. I'm not worried, though. The tightness can get uncomfortable, but nothing I relax away. Laying down is the best method. Walking seems to be my #1 form of exercise now-a-days, and I highly recommend others once you cross over into the motherhood/prego land.
Franko and I are taking a new Momma and new Dadda class next Wednesday night at 7pm. Its through our hospital. They teach you more on how to cope as a parent, such as going without sleep, how to support each other as a couple, how to handle a fussy baby, etc. . I originally wasn't into classes, but Franko wanted to do something and I saw this as a happy medium. If my husband is willing to learn why I will be cranky 24/7 after the baby is born, then by all means, let's do it. We're also going to take a tour of the hospital that following Sunday, too. Nursery is slowly coming along. Have so many cute little outfits and diapers to organize!!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Baby Shower 3.21.10
Thanks everyone for coming! We had such a great time! Baby AJ is going to love all of his new goodies and clothes, especially the handmade onesies and bibs!! Love you all.
Monday, March 15, 2010
32 weeks
Side belly shot of 32 weeks! Gained a whopping 7 lbs since 30 weeks --- yikes! But, as you can see, Baby AJ is growing out more and sucking in all that weight. He's currently up to 4 lbs.
We're all doing well, and the baby loves to squirm and flip-flop more, meaning space in there is getting tighter. There isn't as much kicking, but I know when he's left to right, up and down. Eventually, up and down will become a more permanent position for him. My stomach has also been feeling rock-hard lately, and trust me, its not from any crunches!
Doctor visits are now bumped up to every 2 weeks, then at 36 weeks will be moved again to every week. My next appt is Monday, March 29th at 5:10 pm. We're getting close --- 56 days give or take!
Third trimester is just flying by --- I can't believe I'm writing about being 32 weeks! It's crazy! Getting excited about our baby shower at the Penney's house on Sunday, March 21st and another at my Mom's house sometime in April. Hope to see everyone. Great times ahead :)
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
30 weeks
We're all chugging along into 30 weeks!
Still (very much) growing outwards, and the baby is up to 3 lbs now which can get heavy/tiring some days. . . but otherwise I'm holding up well. Sleeping can be a struggle (can't move and turn as easily) and lower back pain is still around, but my legs cramps have luckily gone away a bit. I went to a prenatal yoga class on Sunday and the instructor asked if anyone was getting leg cramps (read my mind!) and suggested eating more calcium and potassium. Normally, I'm not a huge dairy fan (except ice cream!) but I've been more cautious this week trying to get as much as possible --- yogurt on fruit has been my #1 go-to, cottage cheese, pasteurized goat cheese in egg whites, melted swiss cheese on spinach wraps and OJ with calcium in it. It's been helping, and surprisingly yummy!
Here is what babycenter.com reports on the little guy this week. . . almost there, another 10 more weeks to go and counting!!!. . .
"Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). 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."
And a nice confirmation/reminder for Momma. . . of course, this came in the 30 wk update, not in the 28 wk update when I needed it!
"Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife."
Picture of 30 week belly coming soon! We've been busy painting & moving bedrooms (our room went downstairs and the baby's nursery is in our old bedroom), and the camera has been moved a million times. . . so who knows where it is now! And no silly belly faces this time, promise!
Still (very much) growing outwards, and the baby is up to 3 lbs now which can get heavy/tiring some days. . . but otherwise I'm holding up well. Sleeping can be a struggle (can't move and turn as easily) and lower back pain is still around, but my legs cramps have luckily gone away a bit. I went to a prenatal yoga class on Sunday and the instructor asked if anyone was getting leg cramps (read my mind!) and suggested eating more calcium and potassium. Normally, I'm not a huge dairy fan (except ice cream!) but I've been more cautious this week trying to get as much as possible --- yogurt on fruit has been my #1 go-to, cottage cheese, pasteurized goat cheese in egg whites, melted swiss cheese on spinach wraps and OJ with calcium in it. It's been helping, and surprisingly yummy!
Here is what babycenter.com reports on the little guy this week. . . almost there, another 10 more weeks to go and counting!!!. . .
"Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). 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."
And a nice confirmation/reminder for Momma. . . of course, this came in the 30 wk update, not in the 28 wk update when I needed it!
"Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife."
Picture of 30 week belly coming soon! We've been busy painting & moving bedrooms (our room went downstairs and the baby's nursery is in our old bedroom), and the camera has been moved a million times. . . so who knows where it is now! And no silly belly faces this time, promise!
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