Well I must have eaten well in Utah because I am measuring a little bigger now than even before. I am just over 33 weeks and today measured between 36 and 37 cm. The doctor ordered an ultrasound to be done. We will do that along with our next appointment in 2 weeks (11/12/08). The heartbeat was right around 128 (Dad thinks that the old wives tale of the heartbeat indicates a boy and not a girl :)) We shall see!
The due date will not change at this point, we will see how big the baby is measuring and hopefully get an idea of how much fluid is also in there with her. Either of those, or the combination could be attributing to my BIG belly! The next visit will involve a pelvic/cervical exam. I haven't experienced any signs of pre-term labor, and everything else seems normal so all should be well--just BIG!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Week 33
We are on the count down--7 (ish) more weeks until are little girl is scheduled to arrive!!
This week she should be weighing a little over 4 pounds (for those of you that have seen our puppy, she is 4 lbs 6 oz!) and has passed the 17-inch mark. According to Babycenter.com she's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and her skeleton is hardening. The bones in her skull aren't fused together quite yet, which allows them to move and slightly overlap. This is a good thing, b/c it makes it easier for her to fit through the birth canal!
This week she should be weighing a little over 4 pounds (for those of you that have seen our puppy, she is 4 lbs 6 oz!) and has passed the 17-inch mark. According to Babycenter.com she's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and her skeleton is hardening. The bones in her skull aren't fused together quite yet, which allows them to move and slightly overlap. This is a good thing, b/c it makes it easier for her to fit through the birth canal!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Week 32
In general, our baby should be weighing about 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is approzimately 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in my tummy! Although after seeing the doctor, our baby could be much bigger! :)
In the next 7 weeks, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.
We can't wait to meet her!
P.S-she has now taken her second plane ride (her and I went to D.C. in May). She was quite squirmy during the second leg of the trip and Mommy was very uncomfortable! We arrived in Utah safely but already can't wait to be back home with Daddy! :)
In the next 7 weeks, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.
We can't wait to meet her!
P.S-she has now taken her second plane ride (her and I went to D.C. in May). She was quite squirmy during the second leg of the trip and Mommy was very uncomfortable! We arrived in Utah safely but already can't wait to be back home with Daddy! :)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Doctor Appointment
We just had our doctor's appointment. Starting with this appointment we will see the doctor every other week. Today I measured at 34 cm. The general rule of thumb is that you should measure in cm what you are in weeks! So I am measuring a bout a two weeks (and a couple days) bigger. Doctor says this means I am probably growing a healthy (aka BIG) baby! She said that if I am measuring progressively bigger at our next appt. in 2 weeks, she will order an ultrasound so we can get Baby G's measurements. Our little girl's heartbeat was 133-138 while we listened :)
That's all for now, I'll post on Sunday with the BabyCenter.com weekly report and then I'm off to Utah for the week!
That's all for now, I'll post on Sunday with the BabyCenter.com weekly report and then I'm off to Utah for the week!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
A few pictures
a few pictures from the nursery so far...
A couple pictures of Aunt Amy and the twins :)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Baby shower
Our first baby showers! Friday, October 10 we had a baby shower. For those of you that don't know, my older sister Amy is expecting twins in March. We had a combo baby shower and it was so much fun. We were blessed with adorable outfits, blankets, diapers, wipes, books, and much more!!! I will try to get some pictures up of the moms-to-be!!
Thanks everyone! :)
Thanks everyone! :)
Week 31
This week, our baby should be measuring just over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath her skin. She's moving a lot these days, which makes it a little more diffictult to get a good nights rest for mommy. I won't complain about the tumbling and kicking--this means she is a healthy and active little girl!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Week 30
How our baby's growing:
Our little one is about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day.
She is still very active, kicking and tumbling inside my tummy. Daddy has been frustrated since he has such a difficult time feeling her movements. That changed a bit last night though!! She was really kicking late last night and Daddy felt her numerous times. His face lit up! :)
It is hard to believe that we get to meet our little girl in approximately 10 short weeks! Mommy and Daddy have a lot to get done with work, school, and baby prep so wish us luck!
Love to All~
Our little one is about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day.
She is still very active, kicking and tumbling inside my tummy. Daddy has been frustrated since he has such a difficult time feeling her movements. That changed a bit last night though!! She was really kicking late last night and Daddy felt her numerous times. His face lit up! :)
It is hard to believe that we get to meet our little girl in approximately 10 short weeks! Mommy and Daddy have a lot to get done with work, school, and baby prep so wish us luck!
Love to All~
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