Yay for getting this post out on the right day! From babycenter.com
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
I'm feeling the baby move very regularly now. The only problem is he/she will move for a bit, but not long enough for me to grab my husbands hand so he can feel! Silly baby. So if you want to feel baby move, it will take patience.
I'm finally getting nervous about becoming a mom. Before I was pretty confident that this is what is I'm meant to do and this is God's plan for me. But for some reason, I'm getting more nervous as time progresses. Mostly cause I'm worried about finances and weather I'll need to be a working mom, but other things too. Like will I be able to cope with labor pains, and will everything be ready when baby comes? I know that if God didn't want us to have a child right now, we wouldn't be, so I know this is His plan for our lives. I just wish I had a little more peace of mind right now.
This week I have another routine doctor appointment, but I also have to take the glucose-screening test. My best friend says they are not fun (Thanks Bec.....). I'm not looking forward to the stuff I have to drink, but at least when it's done, it's done. (For now anyway)
Other then that, I could use prayers for heartburn relief and prayers that I'll keep up with my walking. It's been very hard while it's been so hot, but I have a goal to keep my weight as healthy as possible so that I can loose all the baby weight soon after delivery. (when I say soon, I mean a reasonable time period)
Thanks again for reading and God Bless!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Week 24 Update
Wow! 5 people have already looked at my blog today! I guess you guys are excited! First of all, from babycenter.com.
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
I will say something right now, I feel like I have 5 ears of corn in my belly! not just one! I am feeling quite big these days. In good news for this week, Alex got to feel the baby kick a couple times!!! I was so excited! It took a while cause every time the baby was kicking, Alex either wasn't around or he/she stopped kicking when I walked over to Alex. But all is good now, cause baby won't stop kicking!
In my devotional today, it is focusing on True Rest in God, the kind we only get when we have complete faith in Him. One major point that it makes is that "trust and quietness do not fear labor, they allow labor to progress as it needs to without fighting your body." The idea that trust in God can help one get through labor is very comforting. At this point I don't fear labor, I've been doing research and making sure I know what the process of labor is. But I know I can't make a plan and expect everything to work out according to my plan. However, my trust in God, and trust in my husband that God gave to me, will help me through that time. (note to self, find some verses and songs about trust to bring to the hospital)
Alex and I should be making a baby registry soon. :)
Thanks for reading and God Bless
Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
I will say something right now, I feel like I have 5 ears of corn in my belly! not just one! I am feeling quite big these days. In good news for this week, Alex got to feel the baby kick a couple times!!! I was so excited! It took a while cause every time the baby was kicking, Alex either wasn't around or he/she stopped kicking when I walked over to Alex. But all is good now, cause baby won't stop kicking!
In my devotional today, it is focusing on True Rest in God, the kind we only get when we have complete faith in Him. One major point that it makes is that "trust and quietness do not fear labor, they allow labor to progress as it needs to without fighting your body." The idea that trust in God can help one get through labor is very comforting. At this point I don't fear labor, I've been doing research and making sure I know what the process of labor is. But I know I can't make a plan and expect everything to work out according to my plan. However, my trust in God, and trust in my husband that God gave to me, will help me through that time. (note to self, find some verses and songs about trust to bring to the hospital)
Alex and I should be making a baby registry soon. :)
Thanks for reading and God Bless
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Week 23 update
From babycenter.com
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.
Well besides camping this weekend, not much to report. As far as camping goes, here are a few of my notes on camping while 5 months pregnant.
Hiking in a mile isn't too bad actually, I know I was given the lightest pack but as far as being strenuous, it wasn't horrible. What was horrible was the bugs! Deer flies are nasty! Sleeping wasn't too bad either for the most part. Sleeping on the ground didn't bug me, it was the heat that really made me uncomfortable. Other then that it was a fun trip!
I think I can feel the baby kick from the outside now (squee!!!!) I'm so excited! But it does get a little distracting at work :P . I want Alex to be the first one to feel a kick besides me, so hands off the belly people! (I love you all but I have a big personal bubble :) )
Well that's all for now. Thanks for reading and God Bless!
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.
Well besides camping this weekend, not much to report. As far as camping goes, here are a few of my notes on camping while 5 months pregnant.
Hiking in a mile isn't too bad actually, I know I was given the lightest pack but as far as being strenuous, it wasn't horrible. What was horrible was the bugs! Deer flies are nasty! Sleeping wasn't too bad either for the most part. Sleeping on the ground didn't bug me, it was the heat that really made me uncomfortable. Other then that it was a fun trip!
I think I can feel the baby kick from the outside now (squee!!!!) I'm so excited! But it does get a little distracting at work :P . I want Alex to be the first one to feel a kick besides me, so hands off the belly people! (I love you all but I have a big personal bubble :) )
Well that's all for now. Thanks for reading and God Bless!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Week 22 update!
Ahh! I totally forgot to write yesterday! Well better late then never! From babycenter.com
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.
If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Wow, I'm already over half way done. One more month and I'll be in the 3rd trimester. This past week our baby has been doing gymnastics in my belly! It's so much fun to feel but when he/she does it in church it's kinda distracting... lol.
Last week I talked about my dislike for childbirth class prices, and how I was going to just do online classes. Well I watched the videos by myself to make sure they were informative and complete. I was not disappointed. The birth classes from babycenter.com were very helpful. Not only do they have lots of information in the classes themselves, but they also have links for even more information about most of the subjects. They also have helpful videos, including live birth videos. (Alex has asked if he can opt out of the live birth videos lol) My favorite part is that they even have information and videos about natural relaxation and pain coping techniques. So when it gets closer to delivery time, Alex and I will watch the classes together so we both know whats going on. At the end of the classes, they have a few to-do lists that we will also fill out together. After baby is born, I'll let you all know if the classes helped me with my labor and delivery.
Not much else big this past week, I started reading Proverbs in the hope that God will show me wisdom and guidance about home life and being a parent. Hopefully I'll have some cool insight soon.
Thanks for reading and God Bless!
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.
If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Wow, I'm already over half way done. One more month and I'll be in the 3rd trimester. This past week our baby has been doing gymnastics in my belly! It's so much fun to feel but when he/she does it in church it's kinda distracting... lol.
Last week I talked about my dislike for childbirth class prices, and how I was going to just do online classes. Well I watched the videos by myself to make sure they were informative and complete. I was not disappointed. The birth classes from babycenter.com were very helpful. Not only do they have lots of information in the classes themselves, but they also have links for even more information about most of the subjects. They also have helpful videos, including live birth videos. (Alex has asked if he can opt out of the live birth videos lol) My favorite part is that they even have information and videos about natural relaxation and pain coping techniques. So when it gets closer to delivery time, Alex and I will watch the classes together so we both know whats going on. At the end of the classes, they have a few to-do lists that we will also fill out together. After baby is born, I'll let you all know if the classes helped me with my labor and delivery.
Not much else big this past week, I started reading Proverbs in the hope that God will show me wisdom and guidance about home life and being a parent. Hopefully I'll have some cool insight soon.
Thanks for reading and God Bless!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Week 21 Update, Plus Ultrasound Pics!!
Sorry about the lateness of the day for this post, but it's been a busy week. As always to start, here is the update from babycenter.com
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.
Well the babycenter.com is a little off from what my doctor says. We had our 20 week ultrasound on friday (YAY) and she said that the baby is probably about 14oz right now. So I am either going to deliver early, or have a good size baby! But either way, as long as he/she is healthy, I'll be happy.
As I've said before, we are not finding out the gender of the baby, and that is what we told the ultrasound technician. So even after the appointment, we still don't know what it is.
I had a routine prenatal visit today, and my nurse practitioner said my weight, belly size and everything is right on track. So yay for being healthy!!
So in other good news this week, I'm pretty sure I felt the baby kick for the first time! I was laying in bed just watching some stuff on the internet, and I felt a jab in my lower tummy. So I poked back to see what would happen, and I felt it again! My doctor said that it was most likely the baby kicking. She also said it shouldn't be long before I have unmistakeable feelings of the baby kicking and moving. I'm so excited!!
So today I was told to sign up for birthing classes, so I looked at the places that my doctor suggested, it's over $100 to take a 6 day class! So I went to babycenter.com to see what they had, and they have online classes that are free! I think we will just go with those for now, the internet has lots and lots of information about labor and birth.
Well that's it for now I think. Thanks for reading and God Bless!!
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.
First of all, here are the pictures!
The 'face' pictures made me think "zombie baby!!!"
Well the babycenter.com is a little off from what my doctor says. We had our 20 week ultrasound on friday (YAY) and she said that the baby is probably about 14oz right now. So I am either going to deliver early, or have a good size baby! But either way, as long as he/she is healthy, I'll be happy.
As I've said before, we are not finding out the gender of the baby, and that is what we told the ultrasound technician. So even after the appointment, we still don't know what it is.
I had a routine prenatal visit today, and my nurse practitioner said my weight, belly size and everything is right on track. So yay for being healthy!!
So in other good news this week, I'm pretty sure I felt the baby kick for the first time! I was laying in bed just watching some stuff on the internet, and I felt a jab in my lower tummy. So I poked back to see what would happen, and I felt it again! My doctor said that it was most likely the baby kicking. She also said it shouldn't be long before I have unmistakeable feelings of the baby kicking and moving. I'm so excited!!
So today I was told to sign up for birthing classes, so I looked at the places that my doctor suggested, it's over $100 to take a 6 day class! So I went to babycenter.com to see what they had, and they have online classes that are free! I think we will just go with those for now, the internet has lots and lots of information about labor and birth.
Well that's it for now I think. Thanks for reading and God Bless!!
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