Week 37!

Total weight gain/loss: Lots

Maternity clothes? of course!

Stretch marks? Not that I have seen... lately

Sleep: Intermittent, I seem to wake up at least three times per night.

Best moment this week: Starting this week I will have weekly exams. also we set our date to move we will officially be in the new house on Friday.

Movement: Tons of kicking and squirming going on!

Food cravings: Chocolate, Sweets and Ice.

Symptoms: hip pain, cramps shooting down my leg, fatigue (that could be a sleep issue too),

Gender: still asking this one huh?

Labor Signs: None yet baby has not dropped at all. Dr said I was soft but didn't want to push it to see if I was dilated. She said as I was leaving that if I went into labor this week it was my own fault not hers... I may be having braxton hicks because every once and a while my tummy gets very hard but they are not uncomfortable and cause no pain.

Belly Button in or out? Flat though J did mention once that it looked like it was out.

What I miss: Running as it is the easiest exercise to do without equipment. Last time I ran 2 feet I felt like the baby was going to fall out!

What I am looking forward to: Meeting my little boy and eventually having the energy to play with Evelyn again.

Weekly Wisdom: Don't ever move when you are 8 months pregnant.

Milestones:Weekly doctors appointments! and not so exciting my first internal was monday.

Week 35!

Total weight gain/loss: Lots of weight gained

Maternity clothes? Yes wearing dresses mostly now as they are more comfortable.

Stretch marks? Not that I have seen

Sleep: Still getting up a few times per night.

Best moment this week: Not having to go to the doctor next week.

Movement: Tons, I love feeling him kick and move.

Food cravings: Almond pastry from Malik's bakery - I really need to stop this craving!

Symptoms: Hip pain, waddeling, fatigue...

Gender: male

Labor Signs: none yet!

Belly Button in or out? I have no belly button

What I miss: Having the energy to play with Evelyn.

What I am looking forward to:

Weekly Wisdom: Don't move while you are pregnant it just adds too much stress!

Milestones: We are at 35 weeks which means only 35 days left.

Week 34!

Total weight gain/loss: still high :P

Maternity clothes? I hate maternity pants, they don't seem to want to stay where I want them too.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Waking once or twice a night doing ok.

Best moment this week:

Movement: Regular and strong!

Food cravings: Yogert covered raisins and cranberries, Ice cream.

Symptoms: Fatigue, Hip pain, waddeling, difficulty standing up from sitting.

Gender: no change there

Labor Signs: None yet but it is early.

Belly Button in or out? what belly button

What I miss: My energy.

What I am looking forward to: Being pain free, being a better mother to my little girl and little guy.

Weekly Wisdom: Don't cross your legs it is a really bad habbit.

Milestones:

Week 33!

The Kicker is now a honeydew with 7 weeks left! His senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.

Total weight gain/loss: Lots.

Maternity clothes? Yes and the pants are mostly driving me nuts.

Stretch marks? Not that I have noticed lately.

Sleep: Getting harder and harder. I routinley wake up two too three times in the night already.

Best moment this week:

Movement: Strong and regular. :)

Food cravings: anything sweet but especilly almond danish from Maliki's Bakery in 12 corners.

Symptoms: Hip pain, mood swings - again. Some fatigue due to waking up a few times in the middle of the night.

Gender: Still a boy.

Labor Signs: None yet

Belly Button in or out? What belly button?

What I miss: Not having to worry about what I do and it's effect on the baby. I really need to live in a bubble.

What I am looking forward to: I don't know.

Weekly Wisdom: Don't move while pregnant talk about stress!

Milestones: Another biweekly appointment done though I'm glad we are not doing internals yet!

Week 32!

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

Total weight gain/loss: Same as last week!

Maternity clothes? Ugh yeah I still like the shirts but the pants are driving me NUTS!

Stretch marks? not that I have seen lately

Sleep: I do ok as long as I don't drink too much water at night or eat too many ice cubes rather. waking up with some soreness though

Best moment this week:

Movement: He's kicking like crazy

Food cravings: Ice cubes and ice cream. I really need to start craving veggies.

Symptoms: hip pain, some cramping that seems to be sporadic, fatigue (that could be the anemia),

Gender: Can I just delete this one?

Labor Signs: Nothing yet but it is early.

Belly Button in or out? what belly button?

What I miss: Being able to clean

What I am looking forward to: Non pregnancy related - My Grandmother, Aunt and Uncle's visit!

Weekly Wisdom:

Milestones:

Week 31!

There is a belly shot I just need Jason to get it to me.

Total weight gain/loss: 40lbs - yes already. the good news is that in the last two weeks I did not have a weight gain! I am trying to be good (eating ice seems to help) and not gain too much more weight in the next 9 weeks (I can't believe we only have 9 weeks left already!)

Maternity clothes? Yes though some fit better than others. I don't remember the pants fitting so poorly last time though I do rememver the jeans sliding down a little.

Stretch marks? still the same.

Sleep: Between occasional cramps and my bladder i think I am going to have to get used to little sleep again. Poor Evelyn I hope I am still a good mommy to her while I am sleep deprived.

Best moment this week:

Movement: Like a crazy guy! We are starting the kick counts this week though I don't anticipate a problem.

Food cravings: Ice odly enough this should help my weight gain. and ice cream with sugar cones which will not.

Symptoms: leg cramps are occasional the banana's seem to help. trouble sleeping as I have been having a little heartburn lately usually in the early morning. Mood swings are still around too I can't wait to be a little more stable emotionally.

Gender: The gender hasn't changed I promise you!

Labor Signs: None yet there is time still.

Belly Button in or out? I have no belly button.

What I miss: Rolling on the floor with Evelyn and running around with her. And I am actually looking forward to running a 5k next summer and hopefully doing the Aids Red Ribbon Ride again.

What I am looking forward to: Grandma, aunt and uncle are coming to town mid august - I guess we never really grow up because I am super excited to see them. And I am actually looking forward to running a 5k next summer and hopefully doing the Aids Red Ribbon Ride again.

Weekly Wisdom: Be weary the sleeping tiger.

Milestones: My first bi weekly appointment is tomorrow!

Week 29!

At 29 Weeks she measures about 10.4 inches from crown to rump, or a total length of about 16.7 inches from head to toe, and weighs about 2.7 pounds. At this stage her eyes are almost always blue and can distinguish bright sunlight or artificial light through the wall of the uterus. She is performing fewer acrobatics as conditions in the womb have become cramped now that she is getting bigger (someone should have told him that she is still very active). The exciting news is that if she is born now, your baby could probably survive outside the womb -- although in a neonatal intensive-care unit. I'm hopping she will go full term and have no reason to believe otherwise.

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

Total weight gain/loss: surprisingly the same as last week. and other than a big spike mid week two weeks ago I have only gained 1.5 lbs since June 17th so it's not really that bad. I'm right where I was with Evelyn at this time.

Maternity clothes? Absolutely! And I still like them :)

Stretch marks? Still the same though I haven't checked too carefully...

Sleep: OK some nights are better than others.

Best moment this week: Evelyn put her hand on my belly when I asked her if she wanted to feel her brother move :) he of course stopped moving and she hit my belly - I see sibling revelry in my future... Grandma K and Aunt Sarah also got to feel "the Kicker" move :)

Movement: We have a fairly established pattern and he is getting stronger and stronger. I can't believe how strong his kicks are already.

Food cravings: Ice cubes - I've been chomping on them a lot lately.

Symptoms: Ah yes the fun stuff. The pain is mostly what is going on now (hips mostly) though there are times that my leg muscles feel really weird (achy tight) stretching helps.

Gender: Still a boy :P

Labor Signs: none though I may have had a Braxton Hicks or two... Still it seems early for them.

Belly Button in or out? What's a belly button?

What I miss: not being achy and being able to play with Evelyn on the floor where she tackles us.

What I am looking forward to: Playing with both babies

Weekly Wisdom: Excercise really does help you to feel better - no joke. I really am trying to be more active.

Milestones: We now officially start bi weekly doctor appointments!

Week 27!

Yes an eggplant again. He is not growing a lot length wise but there is still plenty going on! He is now about 9.6 inches from crown to rump and weighs a little more than 2 pounds. His hands are active and muscle coordination is such that he can get his thumb into his mouth. Thumb-sucking calms the baby and strengthens his cheek and jaw muscles. He can cry now, too. You may see stretch marks as your uterus continues to expand. Balance and mobility also may be changing as you grow larger.

Total weight gain/loss: Yup gaining weight *Whistle*

Maternity clothes? Yup got some new stuff from a co-worker though She is a little shorter than me and well a little bigger so I'm not sure if it will fit or not. Still haven't tried it on.

Stretch marks? no change here.

Sleep: Doing ok as long as I don't drink too much water at night.

Best moment this week:

Movement: Holy cow he's hit my ribs already....

Food cravings: chocolate, waffle cones and soft serve icecream (I've avoided two of three and am doing better on my diet - mostly)

Symptoms: Hip pain when sitting for too long, small bladder syndrome, irrational mood and no control over my appetite. But the leg cramping went away for the week!

Gender: Male :)

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? What belly button?

What I miss: Not getting the side eye when I do stuff that I want.

What I am looking forward to: Evelyn feeling her brother move and her reaction!

Weekly Wisdom: Exercise is as important as oxygen.

Milestones: getting to the third trimester :) Even by teh most conservative sources I am in the home stretch!

Week 26!

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Total weight gain/loss: 30lbs - yup already but I am at the weight I was at this point with Evelyn so if I don't go above my max with her I will be happy.

Maternity clothes? Yup my co-worker just gave me some of hers as she is not planning on any more kids so Yippee. Only problem is she is a little shorter than me... I'll try them on anyway - There were some cute dresses.

Stretch marks? Nothing new to report here!

Sleep: I've had a few good nights with out cramps.

Best moment this week: Not falling down the escalator?

Movement: Tons and getting more regular!

Food cravings: Chocolate and Cocoa Krispies - I had to go to the store on the way to work yesterday to get some so that Jason wouldn't know...

Symptoms: Leg cramps (usually at 3am) - I guess I didn't get rid of them after all, Shoulder pain at night, fatigue, waking in the middle of the night, mommy brain and small bladder syndrome.

Gender: Still a boy...

Labor Signs: None!

Belly Button in or out? Flat as a pancake.

What I miss: My energy!

What I am looking forward to: No more aches and pains!

Weekly Wisdom: What ever you do don't give up your exercise...

Milestones: Double digits! Yesterday my countdown went in to double digits today only 98 days until we meet our little guy! Giving up my high heels.

Week 25!

At 8.8 inches from crown to rump and 1.5 pounds our baby boy is an eggplant. His skin is now becoming opaque instead of transparent. His body is still covered with folds of skin like a puppy that need to grow into its skin and the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. He is also soaking up my antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those cute little eye lashes.

Total weight gain/loss: Lots I'm in denial at this point though I am doing better at controlling my sweets. And now that the birthday celebrations are over there will be no more cakes for me to pig out on.

Maternity clothes? Yes and I am starting to remember why I don't like maternity jeans. As I keep hiking them up when I stand up sigh.

Stretch marks? Still only a few on my outer thigh.

Sleep: ROFL what is this? I had been getting cramping in the middle of the night which was helped by heat (throwing on the comforter) and maybe the addition of more banana to my diet.

Best moment this week: Celebrating with Sarah!

Movement: getting stronger and more regular. He has already given me a few good kicks. I'm going to have to get a video!

Food cravings: Chocolate with almonds. (Thanks Sarah!)

Symptoms: Leg cramps at night, Shrinking bladder syndrome ;), some cramping with walking but I think it is because I am out of shape and mood swings/bad mood.

Gender: Do I have to answer this again I swear it has not changed.

Labor Signs: none

Belly Button in or out? I have no belly button...

What I miss: Sleeping past 3:30 am and not waking to pee.

What I am looking forward to: Oddly enough I'm looking forward to breastfeeding again (minus the mastitis) it was a very relaxing and bonding experience for me and Evelyn.

Weekly Wisdom: There is a good reason that people believe pregnant women are tempermental and have mood swings. Please treat them accordingly.

Milestones: another week gone...

Week 23!

He is still a Papya - He is not growing as long now and is filling out instead. He is around at approximately 11.8 inches and 2.2 pounds - Depending on where you get the estimates from! He is starting to produce white blood cells, an important component of blood that is responsible for combating disease and infection, and may respond to touch or sounds. Expect to gain about a pound per week this month.

This has been a busy time for our little guy - nipples are starting to sprout, and that cute little face is fully formed, including functional ears! So Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing, though he has heard quite a bit from his daddy so I'm sure that is comforting as well. She is also starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day.

Total weight gain/loss: Lots

Maternity clothes? Yes - this question is getting redundant...

Stretch marks? No - I hope this one stays redundant.

Sleep: When Evelyn lets me :)

Best moment this week: Seeing movement from the outside.

Movement: Starting to see the moment on the outside. When it is more regular I will post a video :)

Food cravings: Nope tough I am still eating too much sugar - I cant seem to escape it it follows me everywhere and I of course can't say no.

Symptoms: Shrinking bladder syndrome especially when baby moves.

Gender: Still a boy.

Labor Signs: No thank goodness.

Belly Button in or out? Still in for now.

What I miss: My body I'm feeling fat and blubbery this week :P

What I am looking forward to: Holding our little boy and seeing Evelyn interact with him!

Weekly Wisdom: Long days lead to short nights.

Milestones:

Week 22!

Total weight gain/loss: I am now even with what I gained with Evelyn at this point. I am going to work hard to make sure that I do not exceed the high weight from my pregnancy with her.

Maternity clothes? Yes I even had to get another pair of jeans so I can have a play pair for running around with Evelyn.

Stretch marks? not yet!

Sleep: Doing ok still but tired though that may be because of the lingering illness.

Best moment this week: Putting in an offer on a house and having it accepted (ok not really pregnancy related but still exciting!) I also did lots of clothing shopping :) also refuring to the baby as "ours" rather than mine to Jason!

Movement: More and more regular and if i really want a kick I can eat some sugar and he goes nuts!

Food cravings: none really though still eating lots of ice cream with Carmel and walnuts and made brownies this weekend (this may be the reason behind the weight gain).

Symptoms: my bladder is shrinking :), my belly is growing and I am having mood swings which usually include being very irritable pretty sure Jason is going to start avoiding me soon.

Gender: baby boy!

Labor Signs: None thank goodness!

Belly Button in or out? Still in

What I miss: There are lots of things that I wish I could do cleaning wise and carrying wise (J would kill me). I'm sure I will miss it even more in the weeks to come as we prepare

What I am looking forward to: Moving into the new house and having it set up for the kids! Holding the new little baby and cuddling with him since Evelyn is more into playing than cuddling now.

Weekly Wisdom: Sleep is over rated!

Milestones:

Week 21!

That's right our baby boy is a banana! He is now 10.5 inches and 12.7 ounces but I have gained more than that! The baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, for hydration, nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, my baby is going to love fruit (especially strawberries), chocolate, ice cream and spicy foods like jalapenos (sorry honey).

Total weight gain/loss: More than I care to admit publicly.

Maternity clothes? Definitly though I do have one pair of jeans that I fit into comfortably that is not maternity.

Stretch marks? None yet (knocking on wood).

Sleep: We slept well this week though Eveln has been sick the last few nights waking us up. Poor girl!

Best moment this week: Ultrasound Thursday (It's a BOY!)

Movement: More and more though no real pattern yet.

Food cravings: None though I will eat whatever you put in front of me no matter how much it is.

Symptoms: None!

Gender: BOY!

Labor Signs: Not Yet!

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Exercising - Not that I can't now I dropped my gym because I hated it so the only exercise I get is walking with Evelyn I miss my cardio machines and weights.

What I am looking forward to: Having Evelyn feel the baby move for the first time :) kind of hope I get it on video!

Weekly Wisdom: "An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory" Friedrich Engles

Milestones: The big ultrasound!

Half Baked!

Belly bump was taken last night on J's camera so it will be uploaded ASAP!

That's right at 6.5 inches and 10.6 ounces our baby is the length of a cantaloupe and officially half baked!. This week Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion and dead cells) Yummy! This will fill the first diaper after birth (and what a great diaper it is to look forward to!). And, speaking of the diaper situation... baby's genitals are now fully formed! That's right Thursday at the ultrasound we are hoping to get a glimpse of the goods to tell us what gender our baby is!

Total weight gain/loss: 19 lbs - yes already that's 1 lb per week! I think I need to stem my cravings a bit.

Maternity clothes? Definitely!

Stretch marks? None that I have seen so far (fingers crossed!)

Sleep:Wake once or twice to go potty most nights but not consistently yet.

Best moment this week: Jason feeling the baby move on Thursday! Also me seeing the baby kick my stomach during the weekly meeting yesterday. (We have one strong baby)

Movement: Getting more frequent but still not enough for me to know his/her schedule yet.

Food cravings: Ice cream and soft pretzels with natcho cheese sause - no not at the same time ;)

Symptoms: None!

Gender: Unknown but the big ultrasound is this Thursday!

Labor Signs: Not for a while yet!

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss:

What I am looking forward to: Surprisingly enough I've been looking forward to delivery (though I hope it is a long time off!). I have even been reading birthing stories again.

Weekly Wisdom: Time flies try to make the most of it!

Milestones: Jason felt the baby move on Thursday night!

Week 19!

This week my baby is a


A protective coating now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix (the protective coating) at birth, especially if baby is premature (I hope not!!).

Total weight gain/loss: up a lot definitely gaining quicker this time though I am still behind my weight with Eve because I started much lower.

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: Sleeping pretty good depending on Evelyn!

Best moment this week: Movement has been getting more regular.

Movement: Starting to feel him/her a little more frequently!

Food cravings: soft pretzels and nacho cheese.

Symptoms: Still symptom free!

Gender: I think it is a boy and J has not said. If you have a guess vote here :)


Labor Signs: No thank goodness baby is being good and cooking ;)

Belly Button in or out? Slowly flattening out.

What I miss: Being able to clean.

What I am looking forward to: Anatomic Ultrasound 5/6, getting closer!

Weekly Wisdom: Eat what you crave - it means your body is lacking a nutrient that the craved food provides :)

Milestones: Feeling more regular activity! I love the little love kicks and punches :)

Week 15 then and now (and revival of the fruit)

This week's fruit...



My baby is a naval orange! At 4.0 inches and 2.5 ounces the baby is continuing to grow towards normal proportions, the legs now out measure the arms and all four limbs have functional joints. The baby is squirming, wiggling like crazy in the womb. I have even felt him/her a few times!

Week 11!

This week the baby is a lime! (S)he now weighs .25 oz and is 1.6in long. Your fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.

Week 14!

At 3.4 inches and 1.5oz the baby is as long as a lemon! (S)He is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

Week 10!

We are in the double digits and the baby this week is a prune weighing in at .14 oz and1.2 inches! With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)

Week 13!

The baby is now as long as a peach - approximately 2.9 inches and .81oz! The fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)