The past week has marked some obvious changes. For one, I now LOOK obviously pregnant (pics coming this week). To the point where I was chased down by a new dad in Walmart asking how far along I am. It's starting to get uncomfortable to sleep, but once i find a good position I'm out :) My hips hurt, I can't eat big meals because my uterus is pushing on my stomach, I get short of breath really quickly and my legs/feet are starting to swell. I'm also CONSTANTLY hungry.
However, even with all of that, I'm still feeling better than I did throughout my first tri :) I suppose I just feel pregnant.
Todd and I are heading to Disney on Friday with his family for a week! I can't wait, but I'm a little bit nervous about the heat, and all the walking and slowing people down.
No new vegetable this week, baby is still a papaya. But here's what the bump says about the development:
Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Feeling pregnant
So, we're a little over the 22 week mark. I apologize for skipping week 21... for those of you who are following the fruit size, last week was a banana ;)
A couple days ago for the first time a complete stranger asked how far along I was :) I guess I'm looking pregnant!
And I'm feeling more pregnant too. Aside from some light headedness, I feel great. Baby and uterus have migrated south mind you, giving my tummy and diaphragm less room. As a result I get short of breath really quickly, especially after a meal.
I'm feeling baby throughout the day now, and it's getting much stronger. Before the southward migration Todd and my mom got to feel some good kicks!
I had an OB appointment yesterday, and got some really great news! My placenta has moved up and it's right where it should be! He also cleared me for Disney, which is about two and a half weeks away! He did a quick ultrasound to see if he could determine the sex for me, but low and behold baby was sound asleep and in the wrong position ;) He said he'd try again next time :)
I'm getting nursery fever. I think that's going to become a priority when we get back from Disney.
So, 22 weeks and feeling great. I'm enjoying it because I know that soon the weight will really start to pack on and I'll get progressively more and more miserable, lol. I'm calling this my honeymoon.
And for those of you who are still interested, according to www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
A couple days ago for the first time a complete stranger asked how far along I was :) I guess I'm looking pregnant!
And I'm feeling more pregnant too. Aside from some light headedness, I feel great. Baby and uterus have migrated south mind you, giving my tummy and diaphragm less room. As a result I get short of breath really quickly, especially after a meal.
I'm feeling baby throughout the day now, and it's getting much stronger. Before the southward migration Todd and my mom got to feel some good kicks!
I had an OB appointment yesterday, and got some really great news! My placenta has moved up and it's right where it should be! He also cleared me for Disney, which is about two and a half weeks away! He did a quick ultrasound to see if he could determine the sex for me, but low and behold baby was sound asleep and in the wrong position ;) He said he'd try again next time :)
I'm getting nursery fever. I think that's going to become a priority when we get back from Disney.
So, 22 weeks and feeling great. I'm enjoying it because I know that soon the weight will really start to pack on and I'll get progressively more and more miserable, lol. I'm calling this my honeymoon.
And for those of you who are still interested, according to www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Monday, April 25, 2011
20 weeks, ultrasounds and other updates :)
We had our anatomy scan last week and it was so much fun. We got to see little feet, and arms and legs and even a little bum.
Of course the muffin was playing coy and had their legs crossed the whole time :) Tech said she was leaning towards a girl but couldn't guarantee nothing was tucked up in there. Most of us have been leaning towards a girl since the beginning of this pregnancy, whereas last time I was strongly getting boy vibes. Of course, "vibes" aren't a good enough reason to go out and start buying either pink or blue, lol, so for now we continue to wait! We were thrilled to see all the limbs and heart and other important things in there though, knowing the sex would have just been a bonus.
My next OB appointment is on Thursday, and we should be discussing the results of the scan at that time. I'm looking forward to knowing whether or not my placenta has moved up at all, though I'm not really stressed either way.
Baby has been moving TONS this week, and I feel like I'm getting bigger by the day.
So here are the pictures of our adorable little monkey :)
And from www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
Of course the muffin was playing coy and had their legs crossed the whole time :) Tech said she was leaning towards a girl but couldn't guarantee nothing was tucked up in there. Most of us have been leaning towards a girl since the beginning of this pregnancy, whereas last time I was strongly getting boy vibes. Of course, "vibes" aren't a good enough reason to go out and start buying either pink or blue, lol, so for now we continue to wait! We were thrilled to see all the limbs and heart and other important things in there though, knowing the sex would have just been a bonus.
My next OB appointment is on Thursday, and we should be discussing the results of the scan at that time. I'm looking forward to knowing whether or not my placenta has moved up at all, though I'm not really stressed either way.
Baby has been moving TONS this week, and I feel like I'm getting bigger by the day.
So here are the pictures of our adorable little monkey :)
And from www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe!Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
19 Weeks!
So the countdown to the anatomy scan is officially on :) 4 more days!
Until then, here is what baby's up to this week :)
Baby's now the size of a mango!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
Until then, here is what baby's up to this week :)
Baby's now the size of a mango!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Belly tracking! 18w 4d
I was shocked at how much bigger it got compared to the last one!
Still feeling kicks throughout the day, but the activity has shifted more to the morning :)
Still feeling kicks throughout the day, but the activity has shifted more to the morning :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
18 weeks and some changes!
One of the most exiting things about pregnancy, is feeling your little baby moving around. For the past 4 days or so, I have been feeling him/her more and more regularly. At first it was only in the evenings, when I was laying down and concentrating, but now it's several times throughout the day. It is really exciting, and I get a little bit giddy every time!
Unfortunately, it's not strong enough for Todd to feel just yet... I know he can't wait!
So Saturday put us at 18 weeks. We have our anatomy ultrasound in just over a week, and our next OB appointment in just over two weeks. Spring is in the air and I'm feeling good!
According to www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements.
Unfortunately, it's not strong enough for Todd to feel just yet... I know he can't wait!
So Saturday put us at 18 weeks. We have our anatomy ultrasound in just over a week, and our next OB appointment in just over two weeks. Spring is in the air and I'm feeling good!
According to www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements.
Monday, April 4, 2011
17 weeks
This will be a quick-to-the-point post :)
Still waiting for a call for the anatomy scan... and trying to be patient!
Saturday we hit 17 weeks. So here's your update from www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of an onion!
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.
Still waiting for a call for the anatomy scan... and trying to be patient!
Saturday we hit 17 weeks. So here's your update from www.thebump.com:
Baby's now the size of an onion!
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.
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