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Sunday, May 25, 2014
About 9 Weeks To Go! Or 60 Days...But, Who's counting?! ;)
Yep! We're in the last trimester of our pregnancy...with a countdown of about 9 weeks, or 60 days to go! I can't believe it has already been 31 weeks! Where did the time go?!
Pretty soon our little bundle of joy will be in our arms instead of inside this body! And we can't wait!
At our Dr's appointment last week, I measured 1cm smaller than I had two weeks before, and had not gained any weight, so the Dr did an ultrasound to check on the baby. He measured the fluids and the baby and noted she is doing fine. We even got to see a quick 3D image of our cute little girls face. But, she kept hiding behind things so we didn't get to watch her very long. She also measured for a later due date this time...so we'll have to wait and see what happens!
Our sweet little girl is now the size of a pineapple this week! She's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds. She's going through major brain and nerve development; eye development (her irises now react to light!); and all five of her senses are in working order (although she doesn't smell things until she comes out).
I, at this point, have swollen ankles after a long days work. Can not just feel the baby move, but see her move too. Am starting to get more muscle cramps in my legs and toes. Am experiencing more fatigue and tiredness again. And have MAJOR "Baby Brain!" (My absentmindedness astonishes me lately! I have never been so forgetful in my life!)
Also...a few more bump pics! :) (I'm not as good about writing frequently now that I'm getting tired again, so I've been behind.)
Pretty soon our little bundle of joy will be in our arms instead of inside this body! And we can't wait!
At our Dr's appointment last week, I measured 1cm smaller than I had two weeks before, and had not gained any weight, so the Dr did an ultrasound to check on the baby. He measured the fluids and the baby and noted she is doing fine. We even got to see a quick 3D image of our cute little girls face. But, she kept hiding behind things so we didn't get to watch her very long. She also measured for a later due date this time...so we'll have to wait and see what happens!
Our sweet little girl is now the size of a pineapple this week! She's about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds. She's going through major brain and nerve development; eye development (her irises now react to light!); and all five of her senses are in working order (although she doesn't smell things until she comes out).
I, at this point, have swollen ankles after a long days work. Can not just feel the baby move, but see her move too. Am starting to get more muscle cramps in my legs and toes. Am experiencing more fatigue and tiredness again. And have MAJOR "Baby Brain!" (My absentmindedness astonishes me lately! I have never been so forgetful in my life!)
Also...a few more bump pics! :) (I'm not as good about writing frequently now that I'm getting tired again, so I've been behind.)
Sunday, April 27, 2014
What's a Rutabaga?
I have really slacked on posting lately, and so many things have happened!
I am 27 1/2 weeks and the baby is the size of a Rutabaga. What is a Rutabaga, you ask?! Honestly, I have no idea. I have never seen a Rutabaga in my life...but, it's fun to say! :) I do know that the baby is now at 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds. They say that she's practicing inhaling & exhaling (amniotic fluid) with her rapidly developing lungs. And she's showing brain activity!
One of the funny symptoms for me that I couldn't resist putting on here: Snissing (that's peeing when you sneeze)! Baby puts a ton of pressure on your bladder and more frequent pit stops are recommended. (I'm a first time prego...these things make me giggle a little! Going through it for the first time is terrifying and entertaining...all at the same time! I can't even fathom the idea of wetting myself...but, it's obvious that I'm going to have to accept it someday...in the near future!) : 0
Our Recent Happenings:
Gestational Diabetes test was a week ago Friday. (The "sugar drink" wasn't nearly as bad as I expected it to be...in fact, I really didn't mind it at all.) The findings: We are NOT diabetic, but we ARE anemic. I am deficient in Iron and had to start taking a daily supplement. I was informed that w/ anemia, you can crave chewing ice, eating dirt, hair, etc. I am glad that I have had NO cravings!!! Aggghh!!!! Can you imagaine?! I was also informed that this explains my constant fatigue/tiredness. (And I thought it was just from working over 40 hours/week, plus commuting 10-12 hours/week on top of that! Oh, and being pregnant, of course. Doesn't that make you tired?)
I'm also starting to have contractions. Not just Braxton Hicks (not that I know the difference, but my Dr confirmed that what I was describing and where, is contractions). Not a concern yet, but will be if they become longer and more frequent. (Too much stress!)
I celebrated my 34th birthday the same day I had my blood drawn for Diabetes. Our friends Dave & Traci treated us to lunch at one of our favorite places, The Aloha Kitchen. And Curtis accepted a job offer that day! He is now working full-time as a landscaping superintendent and running his Auto D.R. business on the side! He has even hired a part-time employee for his business. I am so proud of him! (What a hard working Daddy!) :) (Not to mention all of the projects around the house he's been getting done! Crib, Glider, Dresser, Laundry Room cabinets, Bathroom cabinet & shelves...we're starting our back yard this week!) So many things going on!
Baby's Room Update:
Crib...Check! Glider...Check! Dresser...Check! We found a dresser at Goodwill for the baby's room last week for a great deal! We are going to paint it to match the other furniture and get new hardware for it. Now we need to get the baby's room painted so we can start getting the room put together! Little Miss Hardy will be here before we know it!
Oh, and "The Bump!":
I feel like I'm doubling in size every week now that I've really started showing! How much can one body expand?! Ha-ha! And I still have 3 months to go!
I am 27 1/2 weeks and the baby is the size of a Rutabaga. What is a Rutabaga, you ask?! Honestly, I have no idea. I have never seen a Rutabaga in my life...but, it's fun to say! :) I do know that the baby is now at 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds. They say that she's practicing inhaling & exhaling (amniotic fluid) with her rapidly developing lungs. And she's showing brain activity!
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| A Rutabaga! :) |
One of the funny symptoms for me that I couldn't resist putting on here: Snissing (that's peeing when you sneeze)! Baby puts a ton of pressure on your bladder and more frequent pit stops are recommended. (I'm a first time prego...these things make me giggle a little! Going through it for the first time is terrifying and entertaining...all at the same time! I can't even fathom the idea of wetting myself...but, it's obvious that I'm going to have to accept it someday...in the near future!) : 0
Our Recent Happenings:
Gestational Diabetes test was a week ago Friday. (The "sugar drink" wasn't nearly as bad as I expected it to be...in fact, I really didn't mind it at all.) The findings: We are NOT diabetic, but we ARE anemic. I am deficient in Iron and had to start taking a daily supplement. I was informed that w/ anemia, you can crave chewing ice, eating dirt, hair, etc. I am glad that I have had NO cravings!!! Aggghh!!!! Can you imagaine?! I was also informed that this explains my constant fatigue/tiredness. (And I thought it was just from working over 40 hours/week, plus commuting 10-12 hours/week on top of that! Oh, and being pregnant, of course. Doesn't that make you tired?)
I'm also starting to have contractions. Not just Braxton Hicks (not that I know the difference, but my Dr confirmed that what I was describing and where, is contractions). Not a concern yet, but will be if they become longer and more frequent. (Too much stress!)
I celebrated my 34th birthday the same day I had my blood drawn for Diabetes. Our friends Dave & Traci treated us to lunch at one of our favorite places, The Aloha Kitchen. And Curtis accepted a job offer that day! He is now working full-time as a landscaping superintendent and running his Auto D.R. business on the side! He has even hired a part-time employee for his business. I am so proud of him! (What a hard working Daddy!) :) (Not to mention all of the projects around the house he's been getting done! Crib, Glider, Dresser, Laundry Room cabinets, Bathroom cabinet & shelves...we're starting our back yard this week!) So many things going on!
Baby's Room Update:
Crib...Check! Glider...Check! Dresser...Check! We found a dresser at Goodwill for the baby's room last week for a great deal! We are going to paint it to match the other furniture and get new hardware for it. Now we need to get the baby's room painted so we can start getting the room put together! Little Miss Hardy will be here before we know it!
I feel like I'm doubling in size every week now that I've really started showing! How much can one body expand?! Ha-ha! And I still have 3 months to go!
Saturday, April 5, 2014
She's a Cantaloupe! And I'm 6 Months Pregnant (Wow)!
Our sweet baby is the size of a Cantaloupe now (one of my absolute most favorite fruits)! The first fruit that seems realistic to my belly size - ha-ha! :) She's 10.5-11.8 inches long and weighs about 12.7-20.8 ounces. Her skin is more pink and opaque now, making her look more like a baby. And she never fails to remind me she's there...kicking and moving around at certain times of the day! :) Can you believe we are already 6 months (24 weeks) along?!
Curtis will push lightly on the baby and she will push back...Curtis says they're wrestling! :) And he thinks that if he tickles my stomach and makes the baby move, that the baby is ticklish! When technically, I think he's just doing it to tickle me and get away w/ it! Ha-ha!
As for me...it's glucose testing time at the next dr's appointment! Ugghh! I have heard how UNAMAZING the Glucola drink they make you take is! I opted for Orange (the other option was Fruit Punch). We'll see if I picked the right one. Either way I'm not anticipating a drink I'm going to want again any time soon. So, cross your fingers that we don't come out w/ gestational diabetes!
And...something exciting coming up! Baby shower time!!! And I'll be coming home to Boise! I can't wait to see everyone! More details to come!!!
Curtis will push lightly on the baby and she will push back...Curtis says they're wrestling! :) And he thinks that if he tickles my stomach and makes the baby move, that the baby is ticklish! When technically, I think he's just doing it to tickle me and get away w/ it! Ha-ha!As for me...it's glucose testing time at the next dr's appointment! Ugghh! I have heard how UNAMAZING the Glucola drink they make you take is! I opted for Orange (the other option was Fruit Punch). We'll see if I picked the right one. Either way I'm not anticipating a drink I'm going to want again any time soon. So, cross your fingers that we don't come out w/ gestational diabetes!
And...something exciting coming up! Baby shower time!!! And I'll be coming home to Boise! I can't wait to see everyone! More details to come!!!
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