How far along: 32 weeks. Our baby is approx 17 1/2 in long (44 cm) and weighs close to 4 1/2 lbs (2 kg). Most of our baby's organs are working well now, except for its lungs, which remain immature. The baby is fattening up more and more, starting to look pinker and lose its wrinkles! The brain is developing rapidly at this stage.
Total weight gain: We have a dr. appt. on Tuesday, but I'm guessing I've gained 30 lbs. so far.
Maternity clothes: All maternity all the time! I've even started growing out of some maternity clothes and had to buy bigger underwear too :-P
Stretch marks: They're starting.... just two tiny ones on my boob
Sleep: Still getting up at least once to pee and have been sleeping on my back more because it seems to help with the new rib pain I've been feeling. I started taking calcium magnesium to help with leg cramps, which seems to help.
Best moment of this week: Matt got a new job!! After about a year of applications, he'll be starting at Leatherman Tools as a packaging specialist on Sept 16th.
In baby news, we toured the hospital where we are delivering and started our childbirth classes. This is getting real!
We're at the end of all of our summer plans, but it's been great! Here's some photos of what we've been up to...
Aunt Pam and cousin Jenna came for a weekend! We played tourist in Portland and took them to the coast.
In baby news, we toured the hospital where we are delivering and started our childbirth classes. This is getting real!
We're at the end of all of our summer plans, but it's been great! Here's some photos of what we've been up to...
Aunt Pam and cousin Jenna came for a weekend! We played tourist in Portland and took them to the coast.
Becca, Darren and Lauryn drove all the way from the desert to spend a week with us!
I went to Huntington Beach to celebrate Heather's bachelorette party!
Miss anything: Sleeping on my stomach
Movement: Lots! It's less kicks now, more rolling around and shoving me in the ribs and belly button. My belly gets some weird shapes nowadays! Baby definitely moves more when I'm hungry, having been sitting awhile and in the evenings.
Food cravings: Still more sweets than normal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope!
Have you started to show yet: Can't miss this belly!
Boy or Girl: What do you think it will be??
Baby gear: Becca brought the glider chair and ottoman that she used for her kids. Sooo comfy! I'm looking forward to feeding and rocking my baby in it :) thanks Becca!!
Baby gear: Becca brought the glider chair and ottoman that she used for her kids. Sooo comfy! I'm looking forward to feeding and rocking my baby in it :) thanks Becca!!
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out: All the way out.
Wedding rings on or off: Finally took it off :(
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Ultrasound tomorrow. This is the last chance for the placenta previa to have moved out of the way. If it hasn't we'll be doing a scheduled c-section around 37 weeks. That's only 5 weeks away!! Ahhh! Hoping the placenta has moved and we can go forward with a natural birth. I'll keep you updated!
