Week 27: Welcome to the 3rd trimester

Waist Measurements: 41" at the belly button

Weigh in: 143lbs according to the home scale

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Tiredness
• Lower back soreness
• Pelvic pressure
• Increased Heartburn

Pregnancy Prep: Cleaned out the baby's room some more. I set up the bassinet, its really weird to walk by and see a bassinet in the room.

Dr Visits: None this week

Belly Shot:

What the baby looks like this week: She is as big as a teddy bear :) Eyelids (which have been fused since 11 or 12 weeks) can now open and close.This week, she weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, her brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. —baby's brain tissue and neurons are all developing at a rapid pace. Her brain waves are now firing away just like those of a newborn baby.

third	seven	27-30
	eight	31-35
	nine	36-40

Week 26: An uneventful week!

Waist Measurements: 41" at the belly button

Weigh in: 140lbs according to the home scale (that's 13lbs so far)

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Tiredness
• Lower back soreness
• Pelvic pressure

Pregnancy first this week: It was a pretty uneventful week. Nothing new! Maybe next week!

Pregnancy Prep: Cleaning out the babies room and going through lots and lots of handy me down clothes from my sister. I'm pretty much set from newborn to 6 months for now :)

Dr Visits: None this week

Belly Shot:

What the baby looks like this week: She is almost two pounds. All five senses are fully developed. The network of nerves in her ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both of out voices as we chat with each other. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs.

Week 25: Time is just flying by!

Waist Measurements: 40" at the belly button

Weigh in: 137lbs according to the home scale (I'm not sure if I should trust it)

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Tiredness
• Loss of Breath

Pregnancy first this week: I was called a pregnant woman!!! It hasn't fully hit me yet because it kind of shocked me... Who me??? A pregnant Woman??? You think it would have hit me by now!

My Pregnancy Brain: I cant believe I will be holding her in my arms in less than 17 Weeks. I cant wait to wrap her in the blankets I made her, and to stare in her eyes and fall deeply in Love! I can't help but wonder who she will look like. Lastly, I cant wait to see Paul hold her and watch him melt at the sight of his little girl!

Pregnancy Prep: I made something else this week. :) Hopefully I can start on the next one soon. I cant seem to find the fabric anywhere.

Dots! & Pink Zebra!

I Also placed my last order for cloth diapers :) we should be ready to go now!

Newborn and infant size prefolds
Snappies (Pins no longer needed)
Thirsties Diaper cover (I got a pink one)
Mothers Adjustable Diaper Cover

Dr Visits: None this week

Belly Shot:

What the baby looks like this week: Weighs about 1 1/2 pounds and is 13 1/2 inches long. Is growing more hair, with a distinctive color and texture and everything. My uterus the size of a soccer ball . My fundal measurements have grown about an inch-and-a-half in the past four weeks alone. She's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. Her hands are now fully developed and she spends most of her awake time groping around in the darkness of my uterus. Brain and nerve endings are developed enough now so that she can feel the sensation of touch. Also her nostrils, which have been plugged up until now, have cleared out and she can practice breathing through the nose. The structures of her spine are now made up of 150 joints, 33 rings and some 1,000 ligaments. The capillaries, the teeniest blood vessels, are now forming in her body, giving her formerly translucent skin a pink glow. The blood vessels in the lungs also develop this week.

24 Weeks! Growth Spurt!

Waist Measurements: 39.5" at the belly button, No change this week, maybe that's why I gained so much the past couple of weeks she had a growth spurt!

Weigh in: 138lbs according to the dr. (sheeh that's 12lbs in one month!)

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Very Hormonal
• Left hip pain
  
• Forgetfulness
• Insatiable Hunger

Pregnancy first this week: Big Weight gain this month. The good thing is my Dr. was not worried at all, she was actually happy that I finally gained weight. I just thought it was a little much for one month but she said it was normal to have one month with a big weight gain.

My Pregnancy Brain: I've been wanting to make all kinds of stuff for the baby, hopefully I can get down to the fabric store soon so I can start on all 10,000 projects :) Oh yeah its also so amazing to finally be feeling her everyday! it's the coolest feeling in the world!

Pregnancy Prep: I made something this week :) Isn't it the cutest thing in the world :) (not bad for my first project..eh)
Dr Visits: Yep had one on Thursday, nothing too exciting just the usually, weight, BP, pee in a cup, check uterus hight, and baby's heart beat. although she did metion that this is my last monthly appointment starting with the next one she gets to see me every two weeks.

Belly Shot:
An attempt at a self portrait

Naked Belly!

(Excuse the mess we are still unpacking)

What the baby looks like this week: Is just about a foot long now. Is still very skinny looking, with translucent skin, but this will all start changing soon. Is officially at the edge of viability, and most hospitals would automatically attempt every possible life-saving option if your baby were to be born now. Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant.

Week 23 : Happy Mother's Day ( I dont care what you say I'm a Mother!)

Waist Measurements: 39.5" at the belly button ( what going on that 1 1/2 Inches in one week!!)

Weigh in: 132lbs according to my home scale.

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Very Hormonal
• Very Emotional
  
• Forgetfulness
• Insatiable Hunger

Pregnancy first this week: We signed up for the Bradley Method Classes, I'm so excited! I'm also starting to listen to my hypnobabies CD's.

My Pregnancy Brain: I'm really getting tired of all the negativity, why do people feel the need to tell you the horror stories about there deliveries. Don't they realize that it would be much more helpful to hear good things and positive thoughts???? Thats my rant for the week.

Pregnancy Prep: We made our first Purchases! Check them out!

Dr Visits: None this week.

Belly Shot:
What the baby looks like this week: Is a tad bigger than last week! The pancreas is kicking into gear sometime around this week, and blood vessels continue to develop in the lungs. Lung development is a Big Thing right now, since babies born around 24 weeks gestation can often survive outside the womb. Her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance.

Length of Pregnancy Likelihood of Survival
23 weeks 17%
24 weeks 39%
25 weeks 50%
26 weeks 80%
27 weeks 90%
28-31 weeks 90-95%
32-33 weeks 95%
34+ weeks Almost as likely as a full-term baby
Sources: March of Dimes, Quint Boenker Preemie Survival Foundation

Week 22: Beginning of MONTH 6 !!!!! What???

Trimester	Month	Week
first	one	1-4
	two	5-8
	three	9-13
second	four	14-17
	five	18-21
	six	22-26
third	seven	27-30
	eight	31-35
	nine	36-40

Waist Measurements: 38" at the belly button (Holy Crap that's A whole inch in 1Week

Weigh in: 127lbs according to my home scale.

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Forgetfulness

• insatiable Hunger
  

Pregnancy first this week: I've been told like 3 or 4 times this week that I'm "Glowing" I'm not sure if that's a good thing or if my skin is just oily!! Also new this week, now that my back is back to 100% I've started going to the gym again, so far so good.

My Pregnancy Brain: Its still lost, I cant seem to remember anything and I have the attention span of a gnat. I really hope this is due to the pregnancy if not I'm in trouble.

Pregnancy Prep: We started looking at strollers. We'll hopefully buy one next week. :)

Dr Visits: None this week

Belly Shot:

What the baby looks like this week: Is about 11 inches long, which is just about one inch shorter than your average 12-inch ruler. Has likely crossed the one-pound mark in weight. Is getting more defined facial features every day, and already looks unmistakably like himself or herself on a 3D ultrasound. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath her gums. Her eyes have formed, but her irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.

21 Weeks: Still A GIRL!!!!

Waist Measurements: 37" at the belly button

Weigh in: 126lbs according to the wii.

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Heartburn
• Emotional
• Forgetfulness
  

Pregnancy first this week: I had my first experience with heartburn and let me tell you....IT Sucked! But luckily Tums & Gaviscon came to the rescue. Oh Yeah, She is now kicking like crazy, hopefully Paul can feel her by next week!

My Pregnancy Brain: I Lost It! I cant seem to find my brain! this forgetfulness is really getting old! It Starting to feel more real now, probably since I have a constant kicking reminder :)

Pregnancy Prep: Cleared out the baby's room, and moved in some of the stuff that has been given to us. Oh yeah, I also started emailing different Doulas, Hopefully we can fit one into our budget!

Dr Visits: I had an Ultrasound, everything looks good, she is one active little girl!

Belly Shot:I'm A dork!

What the baby looks like this week: Is about 10 1/2 inches long, head to toe. She is like, kicking for serious now.

Still a GIRL!

Rolly Polly!

Thats her foot up there by her face!

Cute little feet!

Cute Face!

20 WEEKS!!!!! Holy Smokes we're half way there!

Waist Measurements: 37" at the belly button

Weigh in: 125.5lbs according to the Dr.

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Emotional


• Short Tempered

Pregnancy first this week: Definitely feeling movement Tuesday April 14 was the first day that I knew for sure!

My Pregnancy Brain: Just really excited to finally be feeling movement. I can't wait until Paul can feel it to :)

Pregnancy Prep: Nothing just trying to get the house ready so the baby's room isn't storage :)

Dr Visits: Yep I got the results for the AFP test and everything came back normal :) other than that everything looks good and I set my official ultrasound for April 27th :)

Belly Shot:

What the baby looks like this week: From now on she will be measured head-to-toe, instead of the head-to-rump measurements so that puts her at 10 1/2 ounces now.and about 6 1/2 inches long — the length of a banana. Her heartbeat can be heard with just a regular old stethoscope now and not just the fancy doppler. She is swallowing and practicing other digestive skills, and can now produce meconium, which is essentially prenatal poop that sits in the bowels during pregnancy.

19 Weeks! Almost Half Way!

Waist Measurements: 35" at the belly button

Weigh in: ???lbs

Pregnancy Symptoms this Week:

• Moody
• Short Tempered

Pregnancy first this week: I Noticed my belly! wow its big already!

My Pregnancy Brain: I'm sad that the bubbles stopped. Hopefully I'll start felling kicks soon.

Pregnancy Prep: I ordered my first set of cloth diapers! they are so freaken cute. I cant wait to put them on our baby!

Dr Visits:None this week.

Belly Shot:

What the baby looks like this week: She is about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. She is now fully assembled; just needs some fattening up and lengthening out. Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear our voice now, so looks like its time to start reading aloud, talking to her, and singing to her. Oh yeah!Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting.