Week 30

What's happening on the inside:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.) So what's your little dove doing all day while you're busy feathering your nest for his or her arrival? Making faces, hiccupping, swallowing, breathing, pedaling with little hands and feet along your uterine wall, and even sucking his or her thumb. In fact, some babies suck their thumbs so vigorously while in the womb that they're born with a callus on their thumb (what a little sucker!).


On the outside:
Apple has been putting on quite the show since Thanksgiving as she's been moving around like crazy. Bill thinks she tried to stand up one time. Who knew sitting around watching your belly could be fun!
We had a great trip to the Midwest for Thanksgiving; got to see the Indiana and Ohio crowd, including our nephew Gavin (below). 

Week 29

What's happening on the Inside this week coming up:
Your baby is growing rapidly now. This week she weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is getting bigger to accommodate her growing brain – which is busy developing billions of neurons. Every day, about 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton, which is now hardening. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester.


On the outside:
Big Dr's appt last week. Glucose test (passed!), Rhogam shot (hurt, but I lived), Ultrasound--3D! Dr. said she's still perfect and just under average size, which is a good thing for labor. She's right where we want her to be size wise. So it was a good visit overall. It was great to "see" her again, she moves around SO much now and the Dr agreed she's "an active one". She has started moving around during the night, which is NOT very cool, but I guess I don't mind. I will get to see her again in 4 weeks at my next and last ultrasound :) 


Amber is visiting this weekend YEAH!!!!!!!! When we hugged at the airport, our bellies met first and our tears turned to laughter. Had a fun day today of shopping and massage. Here's a photo of our post pre-natal massages :)

Welcoming the Third Trimester

On Friday, I thought it would be nice to celebrate the start of the third trimester. See below:

(don't worry, it's alcohol free wine).

But our friends came over and Kaitlyn (age 4 mo) thought I should be celebrating my new life to come! See below:

Guess she's only projectile vomited on three people: Her mom, her dad and now me. So I feel blessed! (and look forward to Apple vomiting on THEM in the near future) LoL !!!

Week 28

So this week is the start of my third trimesters... WHA???? Whoa.. are we sure about that? Sorta thought that happened when you reached the 30's.. but I guess 40 (weeks of pregnancy) minus 12 (trimester) equals....28 (I've never been good at math). So this was a shock to me!

What's happening on the inside:
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

What's happening on the outside:
Still feeling great. Super happy about the TIME CHANGE last weekend, allows for Sedona, Apple and I to walk in the mornings now. Time is getting really exciting now too with with lot's of fun things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks like: Amber coming in town NEXT weekend!!! (our due dates are 2 weeks apart--we've never seen eachother pregnant (skype doesn't count), Going to Midwest for Thanksgiving, Girls Cabin weekend, a work shower and an Air Force Girls shower. --and that's all before Christmas. All so fun!

Big Dr's appt coming up next week (Glucose test, Rhogam shot, Ultrasound). Will keep you all updated. Thanks for reading :)

Week 27.

What's happening on the inside this week:

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) 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, your baby's 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. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

What's happening on the outside:

Yep, she's moving around a lot. She actually had me laughing at work today because she just wouldn't stop moving! It was a very nice distraction! We've registered for our classes at the hospital for December (things like 'tour of the hospital', 'daddy boot-camp', and 'child birth preparation'). Should be interesting! I've been of the the mindset of 'not knowing is a good thing', but supposably there are a few things that I should know and be prepared for . . ."they say". 

The websites say I should be getting leg cramps and back aches around now, but I haven't had either yet (knock wood). Still feeling pretty normal/great. Hope it lasts!

Miss Apple also got her first piece of real mail this week. I'm attaching a photo!