We're at 35 weeks and it's time for some Sunday Stats. I'm actually very pleased with this week's results.
Weight: 142 pounds
Waist: 41.5 inches.
So, in the past week and a half, my belly has grown half an inch and I've only gained half a pound! Woohoo! That puts my total weight gain at about 32 pounds. If I can keep my total weight gain less than or equal to 35 pounds, I'll be stoked. Since I think Baby is coming early, I think I have a good chance :)
So I think I finally felt a Braxton Hicks contraction the other day. Dave and I went downtown to pick up our BOB stroller (thanks again Mom and Big Ricky) from REI. Afterwards, we walked to a bookstore (The Tattered Cover) that was a decent walk... for a pregnant lady anyway. We hung out there for maybe 20 minutes then walked back. Right as we got back to the car I felt a little crampy and my belly was as hard as a rock. It was only for about a minute. Based on what I've read and what the midwives have told me, it sounds like it was a mini contraction... yay! It's perfectly normal for me to be having them; in fact, most women have already been feeling them for over a month, I just haven't noticed. I say "noticed", because even though I can't feel it, my uterus has been practicing contractions for quite awhile. Most women can feel them, but there are a few, like me, who never (or very rarely) feel them.
Well, that's all I've got for now. I've been working hard on setting up Baby's room. I'll share it with you guys once it's done!
(Sorry, no picture today)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Midwife Appointment - 34 Weeks
We had another midwife appointment today. It went really well and really quick. I love quick appointments! Others may be frustrated that appointments are only 15-30 minutes long, but I think it's great!
We talked about swelling a little today. I've experienced some swelling in my feet, toes, and ankles a few times, but not much. The day it was the worst was the day after we moved and I was at the mall for hours to get the new iPhone 4, then spending a lot of time on the computer blogging for TiPb about the new iPhone 4. By the end of that busy day, I had cankles! But they went away later the next day. There's been maybe 2 other times where my toes started to swell and it was when I was sitting or standing still for too long. It's all about keeping the circulation going! My midwife said it's perfectly normal and the swelling is happening for normal reasons, so there is no need to be concerned. I just need to make sure I get up often if I'm going to be sitting for a long time and drink plenty of water.
We heard Baby's precious little heartbeat again and it was between 140 and 150 bpm like always <3
My fundal height normally measures ahead of normal, but this week it was behind! I measured at 32 cm. Generally, it's considered normal for the fundal height to be equal to how many weeks along you are (I'm 34 weeks). However, the midwife assured me that an error of 2 cm in either direction is perfectly normal. There are many variables affecting the accuracy of the measurement like Baby's position and user error.
Speaking of Baby's position, Baby is still head down and ready for delivery. Baby's back is against my right side. I think this is why I prefer sleeping on my right instead of my left.... or maybe Baby's back is to my right because I prefer to sleep on my right... hmmmm. Regardless, Baby is in "optimal fetal positioning" so that's great!
That was most of the appointment. My next appointment is a 2 hour class where we're learn when it's appropriate to call the midwifery and come in for delivery and what happens when we get there and things of that nature. It's the only appointment that Dave is required to attend because they will give him information that is important since he's my birthing partner. After the next appointment, we will have an appointment every week until Baby arrives! All future appointments have been scheduled.
So there we go. That's all I got!
We talked about swelling a little today. I've experienced some swelling in my feet, toes, and ankles a few times, but not much. The day it was the worst was the day after we moved and I was at the mall for hours to get the new iPhone 4, then spending a lot of time on the computer blogging for TiPb about the new iPhone 4. By the end of that busy day, I had cankles! But they went away later the next day. There's been maybe 2 other times where my toes started to swell and it was when I was sitting or standing still for too long. It's all about keeping the circulation going! My midwife said it's perfectly normal and the swelling is happening for normal reasons, so there is no need to be concerned. I just need to make sure I get up often if I'm going to be sitting for a long time and drink plenty of water.
We heard Baby's precious little heartbeat again and it was between 140 and 150 bpm like always <3
My fundal height normally measures ahead of normal, but this week it was behind! I measured at 32 cm. Generally, it's considered normal for the fundal height to be equal to how many weeks along you are (I'm 34 weeks). However, the midwife assured me that an error of 2 cm in either direction is perfectly normal. There are many variables affecting the accuracy of the measurement like Baby's position and user error.
Speaking of Baby's position, Baby is still head down and ready for delivery. Baby's back is against my right side. I think this is why I prefer sleeping on my right instead of my left.... or maybe Baby's back is to my right because I prefer to sleep on my right... hmmmm. Regardless, Baby is in "optimal fetal positioning" so that's great!
That was most of the appointment. My next appointment is a 2 hour class where we're learn when it's appropriate to call the midwifery and come in for delivery and what happens when we get there and things of that nature. It's the only appointment that Dave is required to attend because they will give him information that is important since he's my birthing partner. After the next appointment, we will have an appointment every week until Baby arrives! All future appointments have been scheduled.
So there we go. That's all I got!
34 Weeks! (and stats update)
Woohoo! 34 weeks today! Only about 6 more weeks to go... wow! I can't believe how soon I'm going to meet my precious baby. So exciting!
So at 34 weeks, Baby is about 4.75 pounds, 17.75 inches long, and the size of an average cantaloupe! Mmmm, I love cantaloupe.
Baby - The waxy protective coating, vernix, is becoming much thicker this week as the lanugo continues to shed and may be almost completely gone by now. Inside your baby, the lungs are continuing to mature in preparation for breathing in the outside world.
Body - You might be feeling just like you did your first trimester, tire, and exhausted. Your body is going through significant physical strain, not to mention the overall discomfort of all that extra weight and difficulty sleeping are playing their toll. As your baby moves lower in the birth canal and exerts more pressures, some women have an uncomfortable sensation that the baby is about to fall out. Other women feel a pricking or tingling sensation in the pelvic area, also common and not something to worry about. The feelings may not go away until after you deliver. If you have concerns, talk to you medical practitioner.
I am definitely feeling tired again these days. Most days I take a pretty long nap... like 2 to 3 hours! I'm always irritated that I lost that much of my day, but glad I was able to get the sleep. As annoying as it is to "waste" so much time, I never try to fight it - if I'm tired, I take a nap.
I never feel like Baby is about to fall out!
Since I haven't done a Sunday Stats in a couple weeks, I'll give you my stats for today.
Weight: 141.5 pounds
Waist: 41 inches
So that's 2 pounds and 1.5" in two and a half weeks. Pretty good! I've been much happier with my weight gain recently. We've been going on more walks lately, so that's probably helping. We just moved and now live next to a nice big park. We take the puppies on about a 2 mile walk about 4 days a week. It's really good for all of us.
I had a nice prenatal massage last week. Thanks again, Mom, for the package! I'll probably get another massage late next week and another at week 37 or so. The massages really help my constantly aching back feel better.
Baby's movements have changed a lot lately. Now that his/her space is getting more cramped, it seems as though Baby is trying to stretch out more. I often feel a strong push on the upper part of my belly and a smaller push lower at the same time. I think the strong one is the heal of Baby's foot, and the small one is Baby's hand. It's a very strange feeling but I can recognize it as stretching.
Well, that's all the updating I have time for right now. I'll finish off with a belly pic I took tonight with a guest appearance from iPhone 4! :)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday Stats
OH MY GOODNESS!! It's been over a month since my last update! I'm sorry :( Life got pretty busy, but I'm back now! My regular weekly posts we return and I also have some other topics to write about, like why we're cloth diapers and choosing a midwife.
Anyway, I'm 31 weeks and 3 days pregnant! Woohoo! (I think I use too many parentheses when I write for my pregnancy blog...) Only 60 days until Baby's due date... less than 9 weeks! It seems so soon. I'm getting excited.
Oh, this is a sunday stats post, isn't it? Ok, stats for today!
Weight: 139.5 pounds
Waist: 39.5''
So in four weeks I have gained 4.5 pounds and grown 1.5 inches. I am glad to have slowed down my weight gain. Even my midwife said during my last appointment that she would prefer if I didn't gain more than 10 more pounds (this was 3 weeks ago). That would mean I should gain less than a pound a week. Even though I've gained a little more than a pound per week over the last 4 weeks, I think I've only gained about a pound in the last 2 weeks, so that's good. I've been trying to walk everyday (my gym membership is expired now that I graduated) and been more careful about what (and how much) I eat. I know I was eating way more than necessary, so I've cut that back and I think it's helping. Don't worry, I'm not starving Baby... not even close! I'm just frequently hungry and was usually eating too much each time I was hungry. Now I just eat until I'm not hungry anymore, instead of when I'm full. I have gained a total of 29.5 pounds. Ideally, I wouldn't gain more than 35 pounds; but since I was on the lower end of my BMI category, as long as I stay under 40 pounds of weight gain, I should be fine.
My total waist growth is 13.5 inches! WOW! I am definitely feeling huge these days and can't believe that I still have 2 more months of growing to do. I'm gonna be huge!
Anyway, that's all I've got for today! Next midwife appointment is on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more pregnancy posts. I promise to write more! And here's another belly pic for you :)
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sunday Stats
Wow! It's been 3 weeks since I posted a Sunday Stats! I didn't really it was that long... sorry :(
Ok, so for this week we've got
Weight: 135 pounds
Waist: 38 inches
So, in three weeks I've gained 5 pounds and grown 1.25 inches. Wow! Baby is growing fast!
I haven't been able to workout nearly as much as I'd like :( but I was able to make it to the gym yesterday, so that's good. I'm gonna try to be extra good this week with going to the gym. It's important and I need to just make the time.
Updates will be more frequent once school is over! Promise!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
27 Weeks!
First of all... yes, I know I haven't updated in 2 weeks! :( Sorry, life just got pretty busy and I didn't have time. And with that...
Yay! 27 weeks!! Baby is 14.5 inches long and weighs 2 pounds!! Oh my goodness, Baby is getting so big! Baby's size this week can be compared to cauliflower. Awww.. my cute little cauliflower!
Now lets read in more detail what BabyBump has to say about this week.
Baby - This week your baby looks like a thinner, redder, more wrinkled version of what he will look like at birth, but in the next few weeks more fat will fill out his appearance. Your baby's immune system is continuing to mature as are your baby's lungs which are still practicing breathing amniotic fluid
Body - Just when you were getting used to your second trimester, you may find new uncomfortable symptoms beginning during your third trimester. You may notice more leg craps due to the pressure of your uterus on your veins and nerves running from your torso to your legs. Remember to stretch and move your legs to ease or prevent cramping.
Activities this week - Now is a great time to sign up for a breastfeeding class. If you are a first-time mom and planning to breastfeed your baby, it's a good idea to take a breastfeeding class or sign up with a lactation consultant. Ask your doctor or midwife for a recommendation or call Le Leche League who can help you locate breastfeeding resources in your area.
That's so exciting that Baby is now proportionally correct in his/her development! Now s/he just needs to put on a little fat before coming out :)
Third trimester is almost here! Well, according to some, it already is. And according to my calculations, I am now 67.5% through the pregnancy. So, technically, the third trimester should be the last third of my pregnancy, i.e., after I've passed the 66.7% mark. So based on these facts, I totally say that I'm in the third trimester! :) It definitely feels like I am. Being comfortable is becoming more and more rare. Putting on my socks is a struggle, and my back is almost in constant pain. But it's ok, all the suffering is to bring my precious little baby into the world, so it's all worth it!
Breastfeeding classes! We have decided to take this class at Sweet Beginnings in Littleton, CO but we won't start until after school is over... in two weeks!
Being at week 27 also means that BabyBump has a new belly picture for the next 4 weeks. Looks like Baby is starting to get a little cramped in there!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Midwife Appointment - 25 Weeks
We had another midwife appointment today. It went very well and actually very quickly.
I thought I would be taking the glucose test today, but I was wrong. Instead, they gave me the grape juice that I'll need to drink and directions for the test at my next appointment. I will have to fast after midnight the day of the test and drink the juice quickly about an hour before my appointment. Then they'll draw my blood to see how my body reacts to the sugar. Like I said last week, I'm expecting to "pass" this test, so I'm not worried about it.
We also talked about how Baby has been moving around so much. She said this time in the pregnancy is when I will feel the most movements because Baby is big enough to feel, but small enough to have room to move. As space gets a little more tight, I can expect movements to be less frequent.
The midwife also let me know that I may start feeling contractions and not to panic if I do. There is no reason to be alarmed unless the contractions have regularity and I have 4 or more in an hour. I haven't felt any contractions yet, and I'm not counting down the days until I do! Early contractions aren't supposed to be as painful as labor contractions, but still... I'll be perfectly content if I don't get them! :)
We measured my fundal height for the first time this week. This is the measurement from the top of my pubic bone to the top of my uterus. The midwife was nervous to measure me this early because it's common to measure "ahead" and then moms start to freak out that they're going to deliver a giant baby. Ha! The normal measurement progression would be to be as many centimeters long as I am weeks. Well, I measured at 26 cm, so that's good! She said she was expecting 27. So as of now, I don't think I'm having ginorma-baby. But we'll see how that changes as the due date gets closer.
Lastly, we listened to Baby's heartbeat. It was LOUD! As I was laying down, the midwife pointed out that the right side of my belly was slightly higher than the left and said that meant we'd probably find the heartbeat on the right. Sure enough, we could hear Baby the instant should put the doppler to my belly. No chasing required. It sounded just like it always does, but then the midwife says "we can probably get it better". She moves about an inch and sure enough, Baby's heartbeat gets much louder. It was pretty cool. Baby's heartbeat was about 140 bpm, like always!
Well, that pretty much covers the appointment. Our next appointment will be in 3 weeks and then I'll be back on a 4 week rotation. This one and the next were only 3 weeks because I was on off the "normal" cycle by two weeks and they wanted me to match up with the regular schedule.
Yay for Baby!
I thought I would be taking the glucose test today, but I was wrong. Instead, they gave me the grape juice that I'll need to drink and directions for the test at my next appointment. I will have to fast after midnight the day of the test and drink the juice quickly about an hour before my appointment. Then they'll draw my blood to see how my body reacts to the sugar. Like I said last week, I'm expecting to "pass" this test, so I'm not worried about it.
We also talked about how Baby has been moving around so much. She said this time in the pregnancy is when I will feel the most movements because Baby is big enough to feel, but small enough to have room to move. As space gets a little more tight, I can expect movements to be less frequent.
The midwife also let me know that I may start feeling contractions and not to panic if I do. There is no reason to be alarmed unless the contractions have regularity and I have 4 or more in an hour. I haven't felt any contractions yet, and I'm not counting down the days until I do! Early contractions aren't supposed to be as painful as labor contractions, but still... I'll be perfectly content if I don't get them! :)
We measured my fundal height for the first time this week. This is the measurement from the top of my pubic bone to the top of my uterus. The midwife was nervous to measure me this early because it's common to measure "ahead" and then moms start to freak out that they're going to deliver a giant baby. Ha! The normal measurement progression would be to be as many centimeters long as I am weeks. Well, I measured at 26 cm, so that's good! She said she was expecting 27. So as of now, I don't think I'm having ginorma-baby. But we'll see how that changes as the due date gets closer.
Lastly, we listened to Baby's heartbeat. It was LOUD! As I was laying down, the midwife pointed out that the right side of my belly was slightly higher than the left and said that meant we'd probably find the heartbeat on the right. Sure enough, we could hear Baby the instant should put the doppler to my belly. No chasing required. It sounded just like it always does, but then the midwife says "we can probably get it better". She moves about an inch and sure enough, Baby's heartbeat gets much louder. It was pretty cool. Baby's heartbeat was about 140 bpm, like always!
Well, that pretty much covers the appointment. Our next appointment will be in 3 weeks and then I'll be back on a 4 week rotation. This one and the next were only 3 weeks because I was on off the "normal" cycle by two weeks and they wanted me to match up with the regular schedule.
Yay for Baby!
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