Wondering just how big I'm going to end up?? Lol. Up a total of 10 pounds, so not too bad all in all. (Smile...)
So here I am, all boob and belly.
20 Weeks:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Halfway There!
Today I am 20 weeks. I am halfway there.
Wondering just how big I'm going to end up?? Lol. Up a total of 10 pounds, so not too bad all in all. (Smile...)
So here I am, all boob and belly.
20 Weeks:
Wondering just how big I'm going to end up?? Lol. Up a total of 10 pounds, so not too bad all in all. (Smile...)
So here I am, all boob and belly.
20 Weeks:
Great 20 week OB apt today!
Had my 20 week OB apt today. Great results:
My blood pressure was 122/80. Last month it was 138/88, so much better. While I'd still like to see it come down some more, it's a great improvement.
Babies heart beat was in the 150s
My weight was only up 1 pound from last month; ecstatic!
I apparently passed 1hr gt last month, but was close to limits. I'll have to take another 1 hr test in about 6-7 weeks from now.
The blood test for spina bifida was in normal range.
Did a pee protein test today
Did a tetanus shot today
Discussed tube tie today - no final decision made yet, but leaning towards this route.
Next OB 3/27 @ 9:30am
Next up, Ultrasound this Thursday. Looking forward to seeing my baby again, and hoping he's more cooperative with regards to getting the missing measurements we still need. And hoping to get some decent profile and gender shots this time for the baby book and for sharing with all of you.
My blood pressure was 122/80. Last month it was 138/88, so much better. While I'd still like to see it come down some more, it's a great improvement.
Babies heart beat was in the 150s
My weight was only up 1 pound from last month; ecstatic!
I apparently passed 1hr gt last month, but was close to limits. I'll have to take another 1 hr test in about 6-7 weeks from now.
The blood test for spina bifida was in normal range.
Did a pee protein test today
Did a tetanus shot today
Discussed tube tie today - no final decision made yet, but leaning towards this route.
Next OB 3/27 @ 9:30am
Next up, Ultrasound this Thursday. Looking forward to seeing my baby again, and hoping he's more cooperative with regards to getting the missing measurements we still need. And hoping to get some decent profile and gender shots this time for the baby book and for sharing with all of you.
Monday, February 27, 2012
My Body This Coming Week
My Body This Coming Week
In the next ten weeks your weight gain will increase more rapidly as your baby grows and develops layers of fat. This is when you will gain about half of your total pregnancy weight.
You need to eat about 500 more calories per day now to support you and your baby. You will probably notice an increase in appetite during this time to keep pace with your increased needs and metabolism.
Try to avoid unhealthy snacks and try to choose snacks with the most nutritional value for you and your baby. You may experience uncommon cravings. A pregnancy condition known as pica, causes some women crave eating things that are not even edible (such as soil).
Your skin may itch. This is because it has stretched to accommodate your growing abdomen.
The top of your uterus has risen further and is now parallel with your belly button, probably making your belly button flat.
Your lower legs may be swelling somewhat, though this is improved when you are able to stay off your feet for part of the day.
You may experience heartburn or indigestion. Many antacid tablets are safe to take during pregnancy, but check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby weighs about 10.5 ounces (300g) and measures about 7.2 inches (18cm) from crown to rump. He still moves about freely in amniotic fluid.
Your baby may respond to external sounds, such as the music you are listening to or your voice.
Your baby has developed some red blood cells already. The white blood cells that your baby needs to fight infections are being manufactured.
He is developing taste buds on his tongue.
His digestive system is sufficiently advanced to absorb water and sugar from the amniotic fluid that he swallows and pass it to his large bowel.
Your baby has lanugo hair on his forehead and upper lip and his eyebrows are thickening.
Vernix (the waxy substance that covers and protects your baby's skin) accumulates on your baby's eyebrows.
Your baby's eyes are still sealed shut.
Your baby continues to grow and develop and his kicking is getting stronger now.
In the next ten weeks your weight gain will increase more rapidly as your baby grows and develops layers of fat. This is when you will gain about half of your total pregnancy weight.
You need to eat about 500 more calories per day now to support you and your baby. You will probably notice an increase in appetite during this time to keep pace with your increased needs and metabolism.
Try to avoid unhealthy snacks and try to choose snacks with the most nutritional value for you and your baby. You may experience uncommon cravings. A pregnancy condition known as pica, causes some women crave eating things that are not even edible (such as soil).
Your skin may itch. This is because it has stretched to accommodate your growing abdomen.
The top of your uterus has risen further and is now parallel with your belly button, probably making your belly button flat.
Your lower legs may be swelling somewhat, though this is improved when you are able to stay off your feet for part of the day.
You may experience heartburn or indigestion. Many antacid tablets are safe to take during pregnancy, but check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby weighs about 10.5 ounces (300g) and measures about 7.2 inches (18cm) from crown to rump. He still moves about freely in amniotic fluid.
Your baby may respond to external sounds, such as the music you are listening to or your voice.
Your baby has developed some red blood cells already. The white blood cells that your baby needs to fight infections are being manufactured.
He is developing taste buds on his tongue.
His digestive system is sufficiently advanced to absorb water and sugar from the amniotic fluid that he swallows and pass it to his large bowel.
Your baby has lanugo hair on his forehead and upper lip and his eyebrows are thickening.
Vernix (the waxy substance that covers and protects your baby's skin) accumulates on your baby's eyebrows.
Your baby's eyes are still sealed shut.
Your baby continues to grow and develop and his kicking is getting stronger now.
Friday, February 24, 2012
My Body This Coming Week
My Body This Coming Week
Congratulations! You are now halfway through your pregnancy!
You may have a strong sense of well-being. You should be able to feel your baby moving in your uterus several times in a day.
Your bellybutton may become flat or may even actually pop outwards. It will probably continue to darken also, but will return to its usual pigmentation after birth. The top of your uterus (the fundus) is just below your navel.
As your uterus expands, you can expect it to put increased pressure on your lungs, kidneys and stomach. This increased pressure can result in breathlessness when you exert yourself physically. It may also cause indigestion and the need to urinate more often. Your expanding belly may also cause stretch marks on your belly. The stretch marks will probably fade considerably after your baby's birth and even more as time passes.
You may continue to have mood swings and anxiety, but this may begin to decrease. If you have been experiencing absentmindedness, it may continue.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby weighs about 9 ounces (260g) and measures about 5.6 to 6.4 inches (14 to 16cm) from crown to rump.
Her skin is thickening and developing multiple layers- the epidermis and the dermis, the deeper layer where it will form fat. Your baby is now also developing a waxy protective coating for her skin called vernix caseosa. The vernix protects your baby's skin which is continuously submersed in amniotic fluid. Vernix, which is particularly thick around the eyebrows is held in place by tiny downy hairs called lanugo.
Your baby can now grip with her fists. Toenails and scalp hair are growing.
At this point, it may be possible to determine the baby's sex by ultrasound, if the baby cooperates, but the ultrasound technician will rarely guarantee the sex based on the ultrasound results as mistakes are sometimes made at an early ultrasound.
You can hear the baby's heartbeat with a Doppler ultrasound device or a stethoscope.
Congratulations! You are now halfway through your pregnancy!
You may have a strong sense of well-being. You should be able to feel your baby moving in your uterus several times in a day.
Your bellybutton may become flat or may even actually pop outwards. It will probably continue to darken also, but will return to its usual pigmentation after birth. The top of your uterus (the fundus) is just below your navel.
As your uterus expands, you can expect it to put increased pressure on your lungs, kidneys and stomach. This increased pressure can result in breathlessness when you exert yourself physically. It may also cause indigestion and the need to urinate more often. Your expanding belly may also cause stretch marks on your belly. The stretch marks will probably fade considerably after your baby's birth and even more as time passes.
You may continue to have mood swings and anxiety, but this may begin to decrease. If you have been experiencing absentmindedness, it may continue.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby weighs about 9 ounces (260g) and measures about 5.6 to 6.4 inches (14 to 16cm) from crown to rump.
Her skin is thickening and developing multiple layers- the epidermis and the dermis, the deeper layer where it will form fat. Your baby is now also developing a waxy protective coating for her skin called vernix caseosa. The vernix protects your baby's skin which is continuously submersed in amniotic fluid. Vernix, which is particularly thick around the eyebrows is held in place by tiny downy hairs called lanugo.
Your baby can now grip with her fists. Toenails and scalp hair are growing.
At this point, it may be possible to determine the baby's sex by ultrasound, if the baby cooperates, but the ultrasound technician will rarely guarantee the sex based on the ultrasound results as mistakes are sometimes made at an early ultrasound.
You can hear the baby's heartbeat with a Doppler ultrasound device or a stethoscope.
19w2d
Missing my Alice Rose today. My pregnancy with her ended at 19w2d, which is where I was yesterday. It was a bitter sweet day for me. Sad to have lost her, but thrilled to be passing this hurdle with Hiccup who is still thriving and growing every day.
For those that don't remember what happened with Alice, here's a recap of her story:
Alice had a large cystic hygroma discovered at her 11 week u/s nt scan. After a CVS we knew she didn't have Downs or T13 or T18. We didn't know what caused it though. After more tests and scans she went from bad to worse. Her organs had hydrops basically large holes in her heart liver lungs and kidneys. We were told her chances of survival were slim.
She had not formed well and was now feeling pain in utero.
We had to terminate the pregnancy.
It was the worst thing I've ever had to do. We had the D&E at 19w2d. The autopsy did show that it was not a viable pregnancy. She had no chance of survival. If we had not terminated she would have either passed before my EDD or I'd be delivering a still born. And she'd had been in pain in utero during all of that. I couldn't have done that to her.
It was heart breaking.
Natalya was 2 years old during all of this. The pregnancy was terrible all the way through. Emotionally and physically. We did get pregnant again two years later, but I had a miscarriage at 8 weeks.
This is why I take this pregnancy one day at a time.
Whatever happens happens. So far it's been going well. I have no complaints and if we are truly lucky I will bring my son home.
For those that don't remember what happened with Alice, here's a recap of her story:
Alice had a large cystic hygroma discovered at her 11 week u/s nt scan. After a CVS we knew she didn't have Downs or T13 or T18. We didn't know what caused it though. After more tests and scans she went from bad to worse. Her organs had hydrops basically large holes in her heart liver lungs and kidneys. We were told her chances of survival were slim.
She had not formed well and was now feeling pain in utero.
We had to terminate the pregnancy.
It was the worst thing I've ever had to do. We had the D&E at 19w2d. The autopsy did show that it was not a viable pregnancy. She had no chance of survival. If we had not terminated she would have either passed before my EDD or I'd be delivering a still born. And she'd had been in pain in utero during all of that. I couldn't have done that to her.
It was heart breaking.
Natalya was 2 years old during all of this. The pregnancy was terrible all the way through. Emotionally and physically. We did get pregnant again two years later, but I had a miscarriage at 8 weeks.
This is why I take this pregnancy one day at a time.
Whatever happens happens. So far it's been going well. I have no complaints and if we are truly lucky I will bring my son home.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
It's a......
BABY!
Lol... Torturing friends and family in real life, but having sooooo much fun doing this... tee hee.
I had my "big" ultrasound today.
It went well-ish, but we have to go back on the 1st to try again at 20 weeks (oh darn, another peek at baby and covered by insurance), as baby wasn't super cooperative and we couldn't get a couple shots of the palate and lower spine.
However... 90% chance we're having a normal baby. No signs for spinal bifida, or other neural tube defects.
Heart Beat 138 BPM.
Also, my placenta is in the front, anterior placenta, which means the baby is hiding behind it. That's why I'm not really feeling the baby as much as I think I should be right now. Phew!
And... frank breech...again! What is it with my kids??? (DD was frank breech too)
No biggie. Still time to flip around, and I'm getting a c-sec anyway. Just want to avoid hip displasia if you know what I mean... (Frank Breech babies are at risk for hip displasia after they're born).
This is what we posted on FB:
Overall... Baby is healthy, we found out what the baby is. Here are a few names we're kicking around: Avery, Cameron, Jessie, Payton, or Devon...
...stay tuned...
-Barbara
Lol... Torturing friends and family in real life, but having sooooo much fun doing this... tee hee.
I had my "big" ultrasound today.
It went well-ish, but we have to go back on the 1st to try again at 20 weeks (oh darn, another peek at baby and covered by insurance), as baby wasn't super cooperative and we couldn't get a couple shots of the palate and lower spine.
However... 90% chance we're having a normal baby. No signs for spinal bifida, or other neural tube defects.
Heart Beat 138 BPM.
Also, my placenta is in the front, anterior placenta, which means the baby is hiding behind it. That's why I'm not really feeling the baby as much as I think I should be right now. Phew!
And... frank breech...again! What is it with my kids??? (DD was frank breech too)
No biggie. Still time to flip around, and I'm getting a c-sec anyway. Just want to avoid hip displasia if you know what I mean... (Frank Breech babies are at risk for hip displasia after they're born).
This is what we posted on FB:
Overall... Baby is healthy, we found out what the baby is. Here are a few names we're kicking around: Avery, Cameron, Jessie, Payton, or Devon...
...stay tuned...
-Barbara
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
My Body This Coming Week
My Body This Coming Week
You have probably gained between 8 and 14 pounds by now, though your own experience may be different.
You may continue to feel fatigued and dizzy at times and you may continue to have a backache and round ligament pain.
People are probably beginning to comment on your pregnancy as it becomes more obvious.
You may have felt movement, or "quickening" as it is sometimes called at this point. You have probably heard your baby's heartbeat by now with an ultrasound device and you may have even seen your baby's heart beating on an ultrasound. Feeling, hearing and seeing your baby in your body can be an important bonding time for you and your baby as you begin to feel the reality that you are carrying a new tiny person inside of you. You may already be feeling strong maternal attachment to your baby. You may enjoy talking to your baby (who can hear and recognize your voice and may even be stimulated by it) and encouraging your partner to do the same (if he is comfortable with doing so) as a way of connecting with him.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby measures about 5.2 to 6 inches (13-15cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces (200g).
The buds for the permanent teeth are forming behind those that have already developed for the first teeth.
Your baby's nervous system and brain development continue at a spectacular pace. By this week, your baby's motor neurons, which connect muscle to the brain, have grown into place so that your baby can consciously direct her movements. Millions of neurons inside your baby's brain are growing and forming connections and the nerves in her body are being covered in a fatty substance called myelin.
Your baby's ears are now placed on the sides of her head and her limbs are now in proportion. Your baby's tiny foot is just one inch long, but is in perfect proportion to the rest of her leg.
Your baby can hear your voice and recognize it.
You have probably gained between 8 and 14 pounds by now, though your own experience may be different.
You may continue to feel fatigued and dizzy at times and you may continue to have a backache and round ligament pain.
People are probably beginning to comment on your pregnancy as it becomes more obvious.
You may have felt movement, or "quickening" as it is sometimes called at this point. You have probably heard your baby's heartbeat by now with an ultrasound device and you may have even seen your baby's heart beating on an ultrasound. Feeling, hearing and seeing your baby in your body can be an important bonding time for you and your baby as you begin to feel the reality that you are carrying a new tiny person inside of you. You may already be feeling strong maternal attachment to your baby. You may enjoy talking to your baby (who can hear and recognize your voice and may even be stimulated by it) and encouraging your partner to do the same (if he is comfortable with doing so) as a way of connecting with him.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby measures about 5.2 to 6 inches (13-15cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces (200g).
The buds for the permanent teeth are forming behind those that have already developed for the first teeth.
Your baby's nervous system and brain development continue at a spectacular pace. By this week, your baby's motor neurons, which connect muscle to the brain, have grown into place so that your baby can consciously direct her movements. Millions of neurons inside your baby's brain are growing and forming connections and the nerves in her body are being covered in a fatty substance called myelin.
Your baby's ears are now placed on the sides of her head and her limbs are now in proportion. Your baby's tiny foot is just one inch long, but is in perfect proportion to the rest of her leg.
Your baby can hear your voice and recognize it.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Stupid Comments to PG ladies
There should be a support group. I'm beside myself right now. I'm having a very diluted cup of coffee to help with this headache. About 1/4 cup of actual coffee to 3/4 cup of water and a splash of half and half. And I was just told (by a co-worker) that drinking coffee is going to cause me to have a miscarriage.
OMG, Shut the Hell up!!! This is getting old quickly.
Yesterday, a different co-worker gave me congrats comments asked when I was due and then pointed out how hot and miserable I'm going to be in July. So Thanks for that, as if there is anything I can do about that.
>:(
It's getting harder and harder to keep my mouth shut and not tell these co-workers where they can stick it!!!
OMG, Shut the Hell up!!! This is getting old quickly.
Yesterday, a different co-worker gave me congrats comments asked when I was due and then pointed out how hot and miserable I'm going to be in July. So Thanks for that, as if there is anything I can do about that.
>:(
It's getting harder and harder to keep my mouth shut and not tell these co-workers where they can stick it!!!
My Body This Coming Week at 18 weeks
My Body This Coming Week at 18 weeks
Your uterus is a little bigger than a cantaloupe. Average weight gain by this point is between 5 and 13 pounds (4.5-5.8kg) but your own experience may be different.
Vaginal secretions may increase.
You may begin to experience back pain if you haven't already as your center of gravity begins to shift. You may feel dizzy at times, especially if you get up very quickly.
Your increasing belly size and the pressure of your baby bearing down on your rectum may also cause hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids usually disappear after delivery, but you can ask your doctor or pharmacist for an ointment to bring you relief.
With increasing symptoms, your pregnancy probably has begun to feel very real. This can be a very exciting week, since you might be able to start feeling fetal movement at this time. It's not time to worry if you don't yet feel this though. You may not feel movement for another week or two or maybe more, especially if you are overweight. While some women feel movement by the 14th week, most first-time moms begin to feel movement between the 17th and 20th weeks. Early fetal movement feels more like fluttering than kicks, so you may not be able to identify them or distinguish them from other rumblings in your belly until about the 26th week.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby weighs about 5.25 ounces (150g) and now measures 5 to 5.6 inches (12.5 to 14cm) from crown to rump. He is practicing breathing by gulping amniotic fluid into its lungs. This helps the lung's development so they will function at birth. Your baby may also be sucking his thumb.
Meconium is present in your baby's bowels. There is hair present on your baby's scalp and sweat glands are developing.
Your baby is becoming more sensitive to the outside world and is moving around, kicking and punching. As there is still plenty of space in your uterus, your baby can move around a lot, sitting cross-legged, reclining or even turning somersaults!
He can probably hear by now as the ossicles (the bones that pass sound to the inner ear) have hardened and the portion of the brain that receives signals from the brain is under development. Your baby is getting used to the sound of your heartbeat and blood passing through the umbilical cord, but may be startled by loud noises. Your baby is aware of some things in the outside world, including sounds and light. If you let the sun shine on your belly, your baby may be able to perceive a warm red glow.
Your uterus is a little bigger than a cantaloupe. Average weight gain by this point is between 5 and 13 pounds (4.5-5.8kg) but your own experience may be different.
Vaginal secretions may increase.
You may begin to experience back pain if you haven't already as your center of gravity begins to shift. You may feel dizzy at times, especially if you get up very quickly.
Your increasing belly size and the pressure of your baby bearing down on your rectum may also cause hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids usually disappear after delivery, but you can ask your doctor or pharmacist for an ointment to bring you relief.
With increasing symptoms, your pregnancy probably has begun to feel very real. This can be a very exciting week, since you might be able to start feeling fetal movement at this time. It's not time to worry if you don't yet feel this though. You may not feel movement for another week or two or maybe more, especially if you are overweight. While some women feel movement by the 14th week, most first-time moms begin to feel movement between the 17th and 20th weeks. Early fetal movement feels more like fluttering than kicks, so you may not be able to identify them or distinguish them from other rumblings in your belly until about the 26th week.
My Baby This Coming Week
Your baby weighs about 5.25 ounces (150g) and now measures 5 to 5.6 inches (12.5 to 14cm) from crown to rump. He is practicing breathing by gulping amniotic fluid into its lungs. This helps the lung's development so they will function at birth. Your baby may also be sucking his thumb.
Meconium is present in your baby's bowels. There is hair present on your baby's scalp and sweat glands are developing.
Your baby is becoming more sensitive to the outside world and is moving around, kicking and punching. As there is still plenty of space in your uterus, your baby can move around a lot, sitting cross-legged, reclining or even turning somersaults!
He can probably hear by now as the ossicles (the bones that pass sound to the inner ear) have hardened and the portion of the brain that receives signals from the brain is under development. Your baby is getting used to the sound of your heartbeat and blood passing through the umbilical cord, but may be startled by loud noises. Your baby is aware of some things in the outside world, including sounds and light. If you let the sun shine on your belly, your baby may be able to perceive a warm red glow.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Morning Sickness - Late to the party
Feeling awful and wishing I was back home in bed. M/S was late to the party, but I officially experienced her this morning thanks to gagging myself while brushing my teeth. Blech. Not a happy camper today. I just want to get back to sleep. Ugh!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Wicked Bad Headaches
Wicked bad headache today, actually, been getting a lot of headaches lately. I'm told it's just a symptom, but have to say it's one I'm not fond of. Tylenol is pretty much useless, and I feel powerless. I'm even trying a very weak cup of coffee with caffeine this morning to try to help. I'm desperate.
As for the PG... it's progressing well. My blood pressure is a bit high, so there is some concern, but honestly, I "do" have some stresses in my life at the moment...
no job for Craig, and he's spiraling into depression, being the sole bread winner in the family, too tired to really help out around the house, so my home is a disaster, buying for baby because no one is really going to help on that end, but being short on funds... possibly having to quit the job I love and pack up what we can to move across country to live with Craig's parents after the baby is born because Craig can't find work, etc.... no surprise my BP is up, right???
OB says I am too heavy and can't gain any more weight (up 10 pounds) and that's pretty much impossible. Oh, and it's very likely I will test positive for GD this time. Joy of joy's.
But... the baby is doing great. We're getting the complex scan including anatomy scan on the 16th. So that's pretty soon, and I can't wait to see Hiccup again.
As for the PG... it's progressing well. My blood pressure is a bit high, so there is some concern, but honestly, I "do" have some stresses in my life at the moment...
no job for Craig, and he's spiraling into depression, being the sole bread winner in the family, too tired to really help out around the house, so my home is a disaster, buying for baby because no one is really going to help on that end, but being short on funds... possibly having to quit the job I love and pack up what we can to move across country to live with Craig's parents after the baby is born because Craig can't find work, etc.... no surprise my BP is up, right???
OB says I am too heavy and can't gain any more weight (up 10 pounds) and that's pretty much impossible. Oh, and it's very likely I will test positive for GD this time. Joy of joy's.
But... the baby is doing great. We're getting the complex scan including anatomy scan on the 16th. So that's pretty soon, and I can't wait to see Hiccup again.
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