How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain: 4 Pounds.
Size of baby: Cauliflower (According to the Bump)
Milestones (What Baby Center Says:):
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.
Maternity clothes? Pretty much the same as last week; I wear both maternity and non-maternity. I feel more comfortable in a maternity shirt because it is not so short. The clothes are tighter by the end of the day.
Maternity clothes? Pretty much the same as last week; I wear both maternity and non-maternity. I feel more comfortable in a maternity shirt because it is not so short. The clothes are tighter by the end of the day.
Food cravings or aversions: Sweets, still. I was much better this week, but I still had a few left over Easter candies. I definitely was not out of control like last week. Still no aversions...
Sleep: Same - continue to sleep in the upright position with lots of pillows. I sleep pretty well for most part. I do find myself having a hard time falling asleep when I am sitting upright. But I eventually dose off. The cough was better and then all of sudden it was nagging again (and I was coughing up a lung). I do find myself winded and out of breathe when I get to bed.
Symptoms: I feel huge, and I feel like my belly is a basketball. I feel it is too early to be this huge. I was no where near this huge with Anderson (at least I don’t think so). Is it really just in my mind?? We have three months to go!! This week was the transition from three digits down to double digits (97 days to got)! Time is flying by! I suspect this baby will be born on or around July 6th. So that 3 month mark came and went very quickly and the realization gave me a little anxiety.
Medications: I am currently taking 105 units of NPH at night time to help with the fasting numbers (with the goal of having less than 90 for fasting and less than 120 two hours after meals). The numbers are sneaking up to the higher side, especially after I had a great dinner and dessert (ice cream) during a date night with Daddy (we were celebrating Alex’s completion and passing of his US citizenship paperwork and testing!). The Easter candy must be affecting my numbers too (dahhh).
The OB said (during our visit on Thursday 4/12) to start taking 10 units of NPH in the morning.
Alex came to the appointment and got to hear the heart beat! The doctor was in some kind of rush because he literally kept the monitor there for 2 beats. I was so bummed because Alex hasn't heard the heart beat. The OB was concerned with the sugars but not alarmed. He said this is expected now that we are getting closer to 28 weeks. I also had some protein in my urine (which means I may be dehydrated – again the doctor was not too concerned and didn’t even mention it). Another appointment was set for two weeks.
I continue with BP medication twice a day (no change). Also I have been taking my inhaler more lately. I get winded easily and more toward the evening.
Gender: No idea. Daddy forgot what the envelope was and started to open it. He swears he didn't see what was written because the paper was folded and he remembered as he was tearing the envelope. Oh how tempting. It's still there on our head board. I love this baby whatever it may be. I am getting more and attached to the baby (as I get bigger and bigger and feel it's presence more and more) which is making me swell with love (my heart is pounding).
What I'm looking forward to the most: To find a double stroller we like. We searched this week but had no luck. Also, I can't wait for labor and delivery to be over. I want to be holding my baby, with Anderson, Daddy and Vovo by my side in the comforts of our home. I got my eyes on the prize.
Worries: My head has been better this week. Thank goodness. My physical well being is starting to be a major concern because (even though I feel fine) by the end of the day I am exhausted and I am feeling some soreness around my lower abs (pelvis). I can handle it, for sure, but the unknown is making me nervous.
What is different this time around: Last time we were registering for birth classes and going to Baby's R Us. I was so overwhelmed by strollers, cribs, car seats, registering, names, how much clothes to buy?...it was all so overwhelming. I remember crying thinking about all I needed to get for my baby and how will I ever get it straight. It is so NOT a big deal now. My biggest concern now is getting a double stroller and Anderson's reaction (that is key). I'm also not working out consistently and I am feeling tired by the end of the day.
Miss Anything? Wine with my Easter meal. Nothing really.
Movement: Lots and lots. I can see my shirt move when my belly is getting kicked! I feel movement everywhere in my belly (but mostly down low around the abs).
Labor Signs: None. (Occasional tight belly, which at the doctor's office said is normal).
Best moment of the week: Playing classical music in the car! Hearing the heart beat with Daddy. (I think Daddy is feeling a little left out and the appointment made it a bit more real for him). Ending the Second Trimester….Bring it on third semester...
Big Brother moment of the week: He wore his big brother shirt to school and it is so fun that Ms. Jackie is excited for this baby. We also need to decide if he should be moving Anderson to Toddler 2 the same week the baby is born. Decisions, decisions. Celebrating Easter this week was wonderful. Next year I will be celebrating with my complete family!
Another great week!!
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