Here is what BabyCenter says about week 32:
How your baby's growing:
By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) 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, baby'll gain a third to half of the birth weight during the next 7 weeks as baby fattens up for survival outside the womb. Baby now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). The skin is becoming soft and smooth as baby plumps up in preparation for birth.
Tuesday, November 25
Saturday, November 22
November 20th appointment
Hi Everyone~
I went to the OBGYN on Thursday and all is just as it should be. The only random thing is that she gave me some antibiotics because I have been coughing up and blowing out yellow and green mucus for over a week now. It is getting better and I can't wait to be rid of this disgusting sick taste/smell in my mouth/nose.
I am getting very big and can't seem to remember that I can't do all the things I used to be able to. Simple things like bending over into the shopping basket to put things on the check out counter. I also need to remember to rest more. It is so hard to go from doing everything for yourself, then in a matter of months not be able to do that. I feel so helpless. My stomach sometimes sticks out so far in front (as it did with Brianne) that i can't even bend over to get the laundry out of the machine without it taking 30 minutes to unload because I have to do it from the side one piece at a time. Grrrrrr...I hate feeling helpless.
I went to the OBGYN on Thursday and all is just as it should be. The only random thing is that she gave me some antibiotics because I have been coughing up and blowing out yellow and green mucus for over a week now. It is getting better and I can't wait to be rid of this disgusting sick taste/smell in my mouth/nose.
I am getting very big and can't seem to remember that I can't do all the things I used to be able to. Simple things like bending over into the shopping basket to put things on the check out counter. I also need to remember to rest more. It is so hard to go from doing everything for yourself, then in a matter of months not be able to do that. I feel so helpless. My stomach sometimes sticks out so far in front (as it did with Brianne) that i can't even bend over to get the laundry out of the machine without it taking 30 minutes to unload because I have to do it from the side one piece at a time. Grrrrrr...I hate feeling helpless.
Sunday, November 16
Week 31
Here is BabyCenter's take on week 31:
How your baby's growing:
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. Weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. Baby can turn the head from side to side, and arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath the skin. Baby'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.
How your baby's growing:
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. Weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. Baby can turn the head from side to side, and arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath the skin. Baby'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.
Friday, November 14
My Nov 6th Appt.
Hi Everyone!
I had an appointment on November 6th. Sorry it has taken so long to post about, my sister finally told me I hadn't done it.
I am going to my appointments every 2 weeks now and all is still good. They checked the position of the baby and they are keeping an eye on the fact the the baby is "butt down" right now. I told them that Brianne flipped and flopped until about week 34 or so then finally stayed head down. They said it was nothing to worry about, just something they wanted to make a note of and keep checking on.
I have also made a decision about the birth. Because I am so worried about getting to the hospital in time to receive my epidural (because Brianne's birth was so quick), I am going to ask to be induced on January 16th if I haven't gone into labor yet. I think it is the best plan for all involved.
I will post about my next appointment that is on November 20th sooner, I hope!
I had an appointment on November 6th. Sorry it has taken so long to post about, my sister finally told me I hadn't done it.
I am going to my appointments every 2 weeks now and all is still good. They checked the position of the baby and they are keeping an eye on the fact the the baby is "butt down" right now. I told them that Brianne flipped and flopped until about week 34 or so then finally stayed head down. They said it was nothing to worry about, just something they wanted to make a note of and keep checking on.
I have also made a decision about the birth. Because I am so worried about getting to the hospital in time to receive my epidural (because Brianne's birth was so quick), I am going to ask to be induced on January 16th if I haven't gone into labor yet. I think it is the best plan for all involved.
I will post about my next appointment that is on November 20th sooner, I hope!
Wednesday, November 12
Week 30
Here is what BabyCenter says about baby Reeves this week:
How your baby's growing:
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 the baby, but that volume will decrease as baby gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. The eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after baby's born, baby'll keep the eyes closed for a good part of the day. When baby does open them, baby'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means baby can only make out objects a few inches from the face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
How your baby's growing:
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 the baby, but that volume will decrease as baby gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. The eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after baby's born, baby'll keep the eyes closed for a good part of the day. When baby does open them, baby'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means baby can only make out objects a few inches from the face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Wednesday, November 5
Week 29
BabyCenter says this about little baby Reeves:
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. The muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and the head is growing bigger to make room for the developing brain. To meet the increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because the bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. The muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and the head is growing bigger to make room for the developing brain. To meet the increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because the bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
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