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| In exactly two weeks I'll be posting the big news: BOY OR GIRL?!?! Our ultrasound is on December 22nd...a year TO THE DATE of this post and when we got the devastating news confirming our first miscarriage. How sweet that God timed our year this way! |
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The View From 18 Weeks
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
18 Weeks!
Another week with no posts in between! We are just hanging out and doing the school thing these days. We drove down to see Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens this past weekend. I had to take two pills that day, but for the most part I am only needing 1 a day now and feeling good most of the time. Here is all about the sweet potato this week:
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long, and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Just two more weeks until the big ultrasound and the reveal party. We have a lot to keep us busy so it will go by quickly!
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long, and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Just two more weeks until the big ultrasound and the reveal party. We have a lot to keep us busy so it will go by quickly!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
17 Weeks
Wow! No posts between weeks 16 and 17! Well, it isn't because life has been quiet. We all had a stomach bug over Thanksgiving weekend. It was AWFUL! I wasted a lot of my medicine because I kept throwing it up.... before we realized it was actually a bug. No medicine would have helped. We are all better now...hope that never returns!
Here is all about week 17, the week of the onion:
Your baby's skeleton is changing-- from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now, and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Less to say this week. I am feeling movement pretty much daily now. More often after I eat, and more if I eat something sweet. We heard the heartbeat the other day at home loud and clear...it was super fast like a galloping horse! Now I've read a lot that says a galloping heartbeat and anything over 140 is usually a girl... so my instincts may have been wrong in the beginning! I can hardly wait for the big surprise party to find out!
Here is all about week 17, the week of the onion:
Your baby's skeleton is changing-- from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now, and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Less to say this week. I am feeling movement pretty much daily now. More often after I eat, and more if I eat something sweet. We heard the heartbeat the other day at home loud and clear...it was super fast like a galloping horse! Now I've read a lot that says a galloping heartbeat and anything over 140 is usually a girl... so my instincts may have been wrong in the beginning! I can hardly wait for the big surprise party to find out!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
16 Weeks!
I can't believe it! 16 weeks seems like real progess! ha ha! Here's all about the week of the avocado:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now,he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now,he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Up and Down
My sickness has really been unpredictable recently. As of last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, I was feeling much worse! I even woke up in the middle of the night a few times and had to get up and take one of my pills. NOT good!
Then...all of a sudden yesterday afternoon I felt much better! I even skipped taking a pill at lunch today and none this evening and still feel great.
Who knows?!?!? Maybe it's really related to when the hormones make a big jump. Or diet related. I've been drinking more orange juice and eating more sugar recently....and that seems to have helped?!?!?! Could be sugar dips making me sick?
I have no idea, but all I know is I feel much better today!
Then...all of a sudden yesterday afternoon I felt much better! I even skipped taking a pill at lunch today and none this evening and still feel great.
Who knows?!?!? Maybe it's really related to when the hormones make a big jump. Or diet related. I've been drinking more orange juice and eating more sugar recently....and that seems to have helped?!?!?! Could be sugar dips making me sick?
I have no idea, but all I know is I feel much better today!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Boy or Girl?!
This morning's appointment went GREAT!
As usual, I was called right back, and on my way into the back area I noticed that there was a flyer and business cards displayed advertising Bradley classes! YAY! This doctor will be supportive of Bradley natural childbirth, which is our goal! I had heard some horror stories about some doctor's not approving of patients who take Bradley classes because they end up being very educated and opinionated about the birth experience. It was a big relief to see that they are supportive of this method! Also, they were completely fine and non-pushy about my turning down the down's and cystic fibrosis screenings.
The heartbeat was found quickly and easily....measured in the 150s.
And, we scheduled the 20 week appointment and ULTRASOUND! YAY!
We are planning a party to reveal "boy or girl" for our family and friends...and us too!
The plan is to take the results (picture) to a bakery and they will make the inside of the cake pink or blue. We will all find out at the party when we cut in to the cake!
I've already reserved the church for the party, ordered the cake, and sent out evites.
What will we do if for some reason they can't tell boy or girl? Well...the party is scheduled the day after the ultrasound so we will have time to cancel. And I'll just get the cake made with Christmas decorations instead and we'll take it to a Christmas gathering. :)
Five weeks until the next appointment. Which also means only FIVE weeks until CHRISTMAS people!
As usual, I was called right back, and on my way into the back area I noticed that there was a flyer and business cards displayed advertising Bradley classes! YAY! This doctor will be supportive of Bradley natural childbirth, which is our goal! I had heard some horror stories about some doctor's not approving of patients who take Bradley classes because they end up being very educated and opinionated about the birth experience. It was a big relief to see that they are supportive of this method! Also, they were completely fine and non-pushy about my turning down the down's and cystic fibrosis screenings.
The heartbeat was found quickly and easily....measured in the 150s.
And, we scheduled the 20 week appointment and ULTRASOUND! YAY!
We are planning a party to reveal "boy or girl" for our family and friends...and us too!
The plan is to take the results (picture) to a bakery and they will make the inside of the cake pink or blue. We will all find out at the party when we cut in to the cake!
I've already reserved the church for the party, ordered the cake, and sent out evites.
What will we do if for some reason they can't tell boy or girl? Well...the party is scheduled the day after the ultrasound so we will have time to cancel. And I'll just get the cake made with Christmas decorations instead and we'll take it to a Christmas gathering. :)
Five weeks until the next appointment. Which also means only FIVE weeks until CHRISTMAS people!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
15 Weeks!
The week of the orange!
I am positive that I felt the baby moving yesterday! I have felt a few flutters here and there previously, but there was no mistaking it this time. It was very neat!
I am feeling much better. The doctor prescribed Reglan, and it has been a wonder drug!!!! Works much better than Zofran did for me. I am happy to have something that I know will work even will I feel my worst! Not sure if I am to the point of feeling better without it, I haven't been brave enough to try.
Here are the facts about week 15:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces. She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
My appointment is tomorrow morning. We should be scheduling the "big" ultrasound so we will know when to expect to find out boy or girl!!!!
I am positive that I felt the baby moving yesterday! I have felt a few flutters here and there previously, but there was no mistaking it this time. It was very neat!
I am feeling much better. The doctor prescribed Reglan, and it has been a wonder drug!!!! Works much better than Zofran did for me. I am happy to have something that I know will work even will I feel my worst! Not sure if I am to the point of feeling better without it, I haven't been brave enough to try.
Here are the facts about week 15:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces. She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
My appointment is tomorrow morning. We should be scheduling the "big" ultrasound so we will know when to expect to find out boy or girl!!!!
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