Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Allen sounded fantastic today, his heart rate was 144. My daughter got to go in with me and hear it today. She was happy to be included.
I GAINED WEIGHT!!!! CELEBRATION TIME!!!!! I am so excited about having gained 1 pound. The nurse at the doctors office was funny. I stepped up on the scale and it went up and then it kind of bounced and then it stopped and I looked at her and said "Thats a pound isn't it?" and she said "Yeah" and I did the whole excited thing. She says "I think this is the first time I have ever seen someone HAPPY about gaining weight."
This week my blood sugar level was totally normal, my iron was back up, blood pressure back down where it is suppose to be and YAY!!!!! I am so happy and relieved to be back on track again with making a healthy baby!
Now if I can just keep up everything for 8 more weeks!
I GAINED WEIGHT!!!! CELEBRATION TIME!!!!! I am so excited about having gained 1 pound. The nurse at the doctors office was funny. I stepped up on the scale and it went up and then it kind of bounced and then it stopped and I looked at her and said "Thats a pound isn't it?" and she said "Yeah" and I did the whole excited thing. She says "I think this is the first time I have ever seen someone HAPPY about gaining weight."
This week my blood sugar level was totally normal, my iron was back up, blood pressure back down where it is suppose to be and YAY!!!!! I am so happy and relieved to be back on track again with making a healthy baby!
Now if I can just keep up everything for 8 more weeks!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
30 Weeks
How your baby's growing:
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.)
How your life's changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.
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.)
How your life's changing:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Baby Allen Update
Doctor says Allen looks good. Ultrasound showed about a 2 lb 2oz 14 1/2 in. long baby boy. That was the good news.
However, I lost another 2 pounds, making a total of 8 pounds lost in 5 weeks. The good thing is I am still 20+ pounds over what I was prior to the pregnancy.
Diabetes screening showed that I have gestational diabetes. All of this is so frustrating. I go back tomorrow for another round of tests and appointments to see what we need to do to control the diabetes. Of course in controlling the diabetes, we also have to work on me GAINING weight instead of losing.
Yesterday I ended up with some contractions. I know what to do to stop them, having BTDT with all my previous pregnancies. So lay down, feet up, drink water until you want to throw up. It worked. After about an hour the contractions stopped. Todays exam showed the cervix is more than 50% effaced and is showing early signs of dialation. Not measurable dialation so that part is good.
Well thats about it. Although there are some complications, everything is looking ok with the baby for now. As the doctor said today, lets get through the next 8 weeks with some weight gain, no contractions, and get us a healthy bouncing baby boy.
However, I lost another 2 pounds, making a total of 8 pounds lost in 5 weeks. The good thing is I am still 20+ pounds over what I was prior to the pregnancy.
Diabetes screening showed that I have gestational diabetes. All of this is so frustrating. I go back tomorrow for another round of tests and appointments to see what we need to do to control the diabetes. Of course in controlling the diabetes, we also have to work on me GAINING weight instead of losing.
Yesterday I ended up with some contractions. I know what to do to stop them, having BTDT with all my previous pregnancies. So lay down, feet up, drink water until you want to throw up. It worked. After about an hour the contractions stopped. Todays exam showed the cervix is more than 50% effaced and is showing early signs of dialation. Not measurable dialation so that part is good.
Well thats about it. Although there are some complications, everything is looking ok with the baby for now. As the doctor said today, lets get through the next 8 weeks with some weight gain, no contractions, and get us a healthy bouncing baby boy.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
29 weeks Pregnant
Your Baby's Growth and Development
By 29 weeks pregnant baby has now entered the third trimester, week 29! From pregnancy 29 weeks and beyond you will experience among other things rapid weight gain. Your baby's muscles and lungs will continue to develop and mature during your pregnancy at 29 weeks and the weeks ahead. At 29 weeks pregnancy your baby's brain is also developing and maturing, with billions of neurons forming daily. Your baby requires more nutrition than ever from 29 weeks pregnant and beyond, so it is important that you do everything possible to eat well and get plenty of sleep during this important developmental period!
Your Growth and Development
By 29 weeks pregnancy your uterus is now about 3 and a half to four inches above your belly button. Your weight gain may be as high as 25 to 26 pounds by pregnancy week 29. You definitely look and feel pregnant for the remainder of your pregnancy week by week!
Changes in You
Welcome to the third trimester! By pregnancy at 29 weeks you may begin thinking about all of the neat aspects of having a newborn baby, such as labor and delivery!
By pregnancy week 29 you are probably plagued by heartburn once again, as your belly grows more and more substantial each day. You should be paying attention to your baby's movements each and every day from pregnancy week 29. In general you will notice patterns of rest and wakefulness in your baby. If you notice any abnormal movement patterns or a substantial reduction in movement be sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Now more than ever it is important that you eat several small meals per day. Your baby needs the nutrients, and your digestive processes have slowed tremendously due to rising levels of progesterone and the decreasing space in your belly.
It is also important that you drink plenty of water during the third trimester to help ward off constipation, which can result in hemorrhoids.
Now is the time to start enjoying the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Many women find this time liberating. This is the last time you will have to pamper yourself for quite some time to come. If you are in the mood you should take some time to grab a facial or pedicure while you still can. Nothing makes a laboring mother look better than a set of well manicured toes!
You should also enjoy these last few quiet weeks with your partner. If you have the opportunity, go out on a romantic date or two before your newborn baby makes his appearance into the world. Once that happens it may be a long time before you get to spend some quality one on one time with your partner again. If you have other children at home, consider hiring a babysitter for a night or two during the next couple of months.
Many women find that edema or swelling, particularly in the legs and feet becomes uncomfortable during the last trimester. Be sure to drink plenty of water, engage in light exercise such as walking, and keep your legs and feet elevated whenever possible.
By 29 weeks pregnant baby has now entered the third trimester, week 29! From pregnancy 29 weeks and beyond you will experience among other things rapid weight gain. Your baby's muscles and lungs will continue to develop and mature during your pregnancy at 29 weeks and the weeks ahead. At 29 weeks pregnancy your baby's brain is also developing and maturing, with billions of neurons forming daily. Your baby requires more nutrition than ever from 29 weeks pregnant and beyond, so it is important that you do everything possible to eat well and get plenty of sleep during this important developmental period!
Your Growth and Development
By 29 weeks pregnancy your uterus is now about 3 and a half to four inches above your belly button. Your weight gain may be as high as 25 to 26 pounds by pregnancy week 29. You definitely look and feel pregnant for the remainder of your pregnancy week by week!
Changes in You
Welcome to the third trimester! By pregnancy at 29 weeks you may begin thinking about all of the neat aspects of having a newborn baby, such as labor and delivery!
By pregnancy week 29 you are probably plagued by heartburn once again, as your belly grows more and more substantial each day. You should be paying attention to your baby's movements each and every day from pregnancy week 29. In general you will notice patterns of rest and wakefulness in your baby. If you notice any abnormal movement patterns or a substantial reduction in movement be sure to contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Now more than ever it is important that you eat several small meals per day. Your baby needs the nutrients, and your digestive processes have slowed tremendously due to rising levels of progesterone and the decreasing space in your belly.
It is also important that you drink plenty of water during the third trimester to help ward off constipation, which can result in hemorrhoids.
Now is the time to start enjoying the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Many women find this time liberating. This is the last time you will have to pamper yourself for quite some time to come. If you are in the mood you should take some time to grab a facial or pedicure while you still can. Nothing makes a laboring mother look better than a set of well manicured toes!
You should also enjoy these last few quiet weeks with your partner. If you have the opportunity, go out on a romantic date or two before your newborn baby makes his appearance into the world. Once that happens it may be a long time before you get to spend some quality one on one time with your partner again. If you have other children at home, consider hiring a babysitter for a night or two during the next couple of months.
Many women find that edema or swelling, particularly in the legs and feet becomes uncomfortable during the last trimester. Be sure to drink plenty of water, engage in light exercise such as walking, and keep your legs and feet elevated whenever possible.
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