So we had a little scare last week. To make a long story short, I called the doctor last Friday night with some worrysome symptoms and I was sent to Labor and Delivery to get checked out. Luckily, everything was fine and they said that all looked well. I was a nervous wreck as most of you could imagine.
This past weekend was kind of exciting as I felt the first real "kick". We were at a wedding and as soon as the dancing music started, the baby was going nuts! It was so awesome. I don't know if he/she loved it or hated it! Abel was able to see it a little at home as well. I sat a plastic container on my belly and when it kicked, Abel was able to see it shake a bit. He seemed pretty excited about seeing it for the first time.
Things are still going well, getting bigger and bigger everyday. Its really hard to believe I am only 3 weeks away from my 3rd trimester. Looking forward to my next appt which is not until the 29th. I am dreading the glucose drink but I am always anxious for reassurance that everything is going well and looks good. And, also to hear the heartbeat again :) I bought a monitor for home from Target but haven't been able to hear it on there yet. I have heard that they are not very good and people don't have much luck with them.....which is good that I know or else I am sure I would have freaked out not being able to find it! lol
Monday, June 18, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Whats happening during WEEK 23...
Week Twenty Three: Sense of balance develops
You are 23 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 21 weeks)
He or she measures over 28cm and weighs up to 550 grams.
The baby is over 11 inches tall, weighs about a pound.
The eyebrows are visible.
The child can successfully suck.
Bones located in the middle ear harden.Your baby does a regular 'workout' inside your womb. He or she turns from side to side and head over heels. Thanks to a fully developed inner ear, which controls balance, your baby may have a sense of whether he or she is upside-down or right side up in the womb. Skin pigment is now forming. The fetus is now proportioned like a newborn except it is a thinner version of a newborn baby since its baby fat has not developed much yet. The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily. Baby has begun producing insulin, important for the breakdown of sugars.If born now, your baby would have a 20% chance of survival, the odds going up with each passing day. By this week, your baby weighs a little over 1 pound (500g). Its crown to heel length is 11 inches (28cm).
You are 23 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 21 weeks)
He or she measures over 28cm and weighs up to 550 grams.
The baby is over 11 inches tall, weighs about a pound.
The eyebrows are visible.
The child can successfully suck.
Bones located in the middle ear harden.Your baby does a regular 'workout' inside your womb. He or she turns from side to side and head over heels. Thanks to a fully developed inner ear, which controls balance, your baby may have a sense of whether he or she is upside-down or right side up in the womb. Skin pigment is now forming. The fetus is now proportioned like a newborn except it is a thinner version of a newborn baby since its baby fat has not developed much yet. The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily. Baby has begun producing insulin, important for the breakdown of sugars.If born now, your baby would have a 20% chance of survival, the odds going up with each passing day. By this week, your baby weighs a little over 1 pound (500g). Its crown to heel length is 11 inches (28cm).
Monday, June 4, 2007
21 Week Ultrasound...
Many of you are wondering......... and I have no gender news for you as my stubborn little bean would not open his/her legs to tell us! The ultrasound tech tried and tried but it was not budging. So, we have decided to wait and be surprised at the birth since that is what Abel wanted in the first place and obviously the baby doesn't want us to know yet either :)
Good news, the baby looks great and is growing wonderfully. The u/s tech said that he or she is above average on weight, weighing in at over 1 pound already (average is about 12 ounces). So, looks like we will be monitoring the growth closely to make sure I am not trying to deliver a 10 pound baby like its Daddy. I was looking forward to finding out the sex but was not disappointed at all. I was so relieved to hear the baby was doing well that the gender didn't matter much anymore. It was amazing to see him/her on the screen.....much more that I ever thought it would be. Abel was absolutly amazed at what he saw. I gained 3 pounds which brings me back up to my original weight, so I am even now :) I've been feeling pretty good, just a little uncomfortable sleeping already. Oh....and another important thing....there was only one baby for all of you convinced I was having twins! Next appointment is June 29th, where I must drink the yucky glucose drink.
Good news, the baby looks great and is growing wonderfully. The u/s tech said that he or she is above average on weight, weighing in at over 1 pound already (average is about 12 ounces). So, looks like we will be monitoring the growth closely to make sure I am not trying to deliver a 10 pound baby like its Daddy. I was looking forward to finding out the sex but was not disappointed at all. I was so relieved to hear the baby was doing well that the gender didn't matter much anymore. It was amazing to see him/her on the screen.....much more that I ever thought it would be. Abel was absolutly amazed at what he saw. I gained 3 pounds which brings me back up to my original weight, so I am even now :) I've been feeling pretty good, just a little uncomfortable sleeping already. Oh....and another important thing....there was only one baby for all of you convinced I was having twins! Next appointment is June 29th, where I must drink the yucky glucose drink.
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