Pregnancy Survey~ 32 weeks

How Far Along: 32 weeks

Size of baby: 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, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. 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.

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 25 pounds. I gained 2 pounds since my last appointment. 

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement. She is now pressing her body parts against my belly and I can feel hard things on the outside. She is especially active in the evenings. She is still frank breach so her feet and head are almost touching.  She is not head down yet.

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann

What I miss:  My husband : (

Sleep: Getting harder to find a comfortable position to sleep.  I have been putting a pillow between my legs and under my belly which has seemed to help.

Symptoms: Some swelling in my fingers, especially in the evenings.  Legs get tingling cramps once in a while from her hitting a nerve.  

Cravings: Mexican/Chiptole

Belly button in or out? Flat : )

Wedding ring off or on? On, but I have to take them off after school.  It's been hot her and my fingers are swelling in the evening!

What I am looking forward to: Hospital tour on Wednesday. 

Pregnancy Survey~ 31 weeks

How Far Along: 31 weeks

Size of baby: This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long.She weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) 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 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.

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 23 pounds. I go again to the doctor on Thursday so I will update with a more accurate number

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement. She is now pressing her body parts against my belly and I can feel hard things on the outside. She is especially active in the evenings.

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann

What I miss:  My husband : (

Sleep: No problems sleeping all night.  I am getting very tired in the evenings.

Symptoms: Growing belly! 

Cravings: Mexican/Chiptole

Belly button in or out? Flat : )

Wedding ring off or on? On, but I have to take them off after school.  It's been hot her and my fingers are swelling in the evening!

What I am looking forward to:  Thursday is my regular OB appointment.  Friday I get to see my baby girl on the big screen (ultrasound).  Next week I am going to tour the hospital and get pre-registered. 

 31 weeks : )

We enjoyed our time with Molly!!

Pregnancy Survey~ 30 weeks

How Far Along: 30 weeks

Size of baby: Your baby's 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 in your uterus. 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. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 22-23 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement. She is now pressing her body parts against my belly and I can feel hard things on the outside. 

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann (C-section has been moved to Friday, June 14th at 1:30.  Going in to for an amnio at 8:00 that morning. If her lungs are developed, then we will proceed with the C-section.  If not, they will wait several days and then do the C-section)

What I miss:  Nothing this week!

Sleep: Trying to get into bed around 9:30 and having no problems falling asleep or staying asleep!

Symptoms: Growing belly! 

Cravings: Mexican

Belly button in or out? Flat : )

Wedding ring off or on? On, but it is getting snug!

What I am looking forward to:  Molly is coming down on Thursday. 

Giving her little sister kisses!

Pregnancy Survey~ 29 weeks

**C-section is scheduled for June 12th.  I am having a amniocentesis the day before to make sure that her lungs are developed.  If they are, then we go ahead with the c-section.  If they are not, then we wait 2-3 days and then do the c-section!!  

 

How Far Along: 29 Weeks- 3rd trimester!

Size of baby: 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. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet her increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because her 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.

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 22 pounds.

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement.  She is especially active in the evenings when I lay down to watch TV and rest.  Also, after I eat a meal she becomes more active!

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann

What I miss:  Diet Coke

Sleep: Great!  I have been feeling extra tired this past week.

Symptoms: Feet are sore in the evenings.  Swollen fingers and ankles.  

Cravings: Sweets

Belly button in or out? Flat : )

Wedding ring off or on? On , although one day last week I could not get my rings on in the morning.

What I am looking forward to:  Molly is coming down to visit next week!!  

Pregnancy Survey~ 28 weeks

**Ultrasound last week went great.  Olivia is measuring right on schedule! My placenta and my fluid levels are all great!! She is frank breech at this point but that does not really matter because we are having a c-section.  I go back again in 4 weeks!  

How Far Along: 28 Weeks-  3rd trimester!

Size of baby: This week, your baby weighs almost 2.2 pounds (like a head of iceberg lettuce) and is about 14.8 inches long with her legs extended.  Her brain is now developing and its folds and grooves.  She continues to add layers of fat to her body.  Her muscle tone is also improving which means increased movement, which might wake you at night.

 

 Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 20 pounds. I go to the doctor again next Monday so I will find out how much I have gained. 

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement.  I am starting to figure out her awake/sleep schedule!  Feeling her kicks on the outside now! 

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann

What I miss:  Diet Coke

Sleep: No problems falling asleep or getting comfortable.  I am waking up a night because she is moving around a lot.

Symptoms: Feet are sore in the evenings.  My wedding rings are a little tighter than usual.

Cravings: Sweets

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring off or on? On

What I am looking forward to:  The weekend!! : )

Pregnancy Survey~ 27 weeks

How Far Along: 27 Weeks- almost in the 3rd trimester!

Size of baby: This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now.

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 20 pounds. I have gained 4 pounds since my appointment last month. 

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement, feeling her all throughout the day! Feeling her kicks on the outside now! 

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann

What I miss:  Diet Coke

Sleep: No problems falling asleep or getting comfortable

Symptoms: Trying to get up off the floor is getting harder.  Also, carrying Hailey around is much more difficult.

Cravings: Same as last week, Pizza and Chiptole

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring off or on? On

What I am looking forward to:Ultrasound tomorrow!  Also, going to get a much overdue pedicure after work tomorrow!

Pregnancy Survey~ 26 weeks

How Far Along: 26 Weeks

Size of baby: The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Total weight gain is about 19ish pounds. (just guessing)

Maternity Clothes: Yes

Movement: Lots of movement, feeling her all throughout the day! I am sometimes able to feel her kicks on the outside!

Gender: Baby GIRL-- Olivia Ann

What I miss:  Diet Coke

Sleep: No problems falling asleep or getting comfortable

Symptoms: Trying to get up off the floor is getting harder.  Also, carrying Hailey around is much more difficult.

Cravings: Pizza and Chiptole

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring off or on? On

What I am looking forward to: Glucose test next Tuesday and we get to schedule our C-section date as well.  Next Wednesday, I go in for another high risk ultrasound!  Love seeing my baby girl on the screen!