I was going to wait until next week to add in the information form the doctor's visit, but I thought I would share it now!
The doctor is highly impressed with the pregnancy and how things are progressing. My weight is down two pounds from last visit, but it has been warm and I haven't been eating quite as much. And we were on vacation right before the last visit, so I blame some weight gain on Jeff's grandparents and all of their good food!
My stomach is growing right on target, blood pressure is in a good range, and the baby's heartbeat was 146, so also right on target. They are also impressed that I haven't had any issues. So besides the aches and pains I think the pregnancy is going quite well.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
31 Weeks
How far along: 32 weeks (I know I am running late with posting again)
How much weight gained: Not sure at this moment, have doctor's appointment today, so I will post the pounds next week.
Symptoms: Fatigue is starting to set in again. I get tired and stressed very quickly, but then again it is a stressful time for me right now.
Sleep: I am still getting hot when I sleep, but not as bad as I was. I am also starting to sleep better, falling into a deeper sleep too.
Best moment of the week: Actually was last night. We were able to actually feel her heartbeat because she was laying so close to my skin. You could feel the beat pushing your fingers up and down. Of course Jeff told me to stop poking at her, he thinks I am going to hurt her, but I just like to feel where she is and try to figure out what the heck she is doing in there!
Cravings: No cravings have surfaced. I do have days where I just want to eat and eat and eat, but it doesn't happen often.
Movement: Last week I mentioned that I don't feel her movements quite as much, well that's a lie this week! She has been hopping all over the place, from left to right and top to bottom. I believe she is moving back and forth from the birthing position, to laying horizontally. Some days my rib cage feels as though there is a knife in it, and some days she sits so nicely in there. Last night when I laid down Brynnlee just balled up and rolled around. You could see each side of my stomach lift up as she moved.
Milestone of the week: Well not so much a milestone for Brynnlee, but work started again on our home. Jeff tore down the wall in the kitchen by the bathroom and laundry room. We have moved the toilet and plan on replacing the sink and possibly vanity. When it is all done it will be nice, bigger and more storage. I can't wait to see the finished product. I also had an interview this week for a teaching position at head start. Who knows if I will get the job or not, but it is worth a shot in my opinion!
How much weight gained: Not sure at this moment, have doctor's appointment today, so I will post the pounds next week.
Symptoms: Fatigue is starting to set in again. I get tired and stressed very quickly, but then again it is a stressful time for me right now.
Sleep: I am still getting hot when I sleep, but not as bad as I was. I am also starting to sleep better, falling into a deeper sleep too.
Best moment of the week: Actually was last night. We were able to actually feel her heartbeat because she was laying so close to my skin. You could feel the beat pushing your fingers up and down. Of course Jeff told me to stop poking at her, he thinks I am going to hurt her, but I just like to feel where she is and try to figure out what the heck she is doing in there!
Cravings: No cravings have surfaced. I do have days where I just want to eat and eat and eat, but it doesn't happen often.
Movement: Last week I mentioned that I don't feel her movements quite as much, well that's a lie this week! She has been hopping all over the place, from left to right and top to bottom. I believe she is moving back and forth from the birthing position, to laying horizontally. Some days my rib cage feels as though there is a knife in it, and some days she sits so nicely in there. Last night when I laid down Brynnlee just balled up and rolled around. You could see each side of my stomach lift up as she moved.
Milestone of the week: Well not so much a milestone for Brynnlee, but work started again on our home. Jeff tore down the wall in the kitchen by the bathroom and laundry room. We have moved the toilet and plan on replacing the sink and possibly vanity. When it is all done it will be nice, bigger and more storage. I can't wait to see the finished product. I also had an interview this week for a teaching position at head start. Who knows if I will get the job or not, but it is worth a shot in my opinion!
56 Days until the due date! And 3 more days until the baby shower!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
30 weeks!
How far along: Today is the start of 31 weeks
How much weight gained: At the last doctor's appointment on the 15th I gained 4 more pounds, so 7 up from starting point.
Symptoms: Starting to get some nausea. Pressure in my lower abdomen from her moving down.
Sleep: Sleep has been rough. Even though we leave the central air on at 70 all day and night I still sweat and am uncomfortable at night. Everything bothers me at night, from Remington having puppy dreams to Jeff snoring keeps me up.
Best moment of the week: Jeff and I went to the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee. We went to watch the balloons launch and watch the air show, but the wind was too strong for the balloons to lift. So we ate an elephant ear, watched people. Then we watched the air show, and waited for the night balloon show. We had a lot of fun, but hope one day to be able to watch the balloons take flight. Afterwards we went to Olive Garden for dinner. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed some time to ourselves.
Cravings: No new cravings have developed
Movement: The strength of her movements has weakened. She still moves a lot around 9am and then again around 5pm. She gets the hiccups at night when I go to bed every couple of nights.
Milestone of the week: Hitting the 30 week mark! The doctor's visit went excellent...she is highly impressed with how smooth the pregnancy is going. My next visit is the 29th.
How much weight gained: At the last doctor's appointment on the 15th I gained 4 more pounds, so 7 up from starting point.
Symptoms: Starting to get some nausea. Pressure in my lower abdomen from her moving down.
Sleep: Sleep has been rough. Even though we leave the central air on at 70 all day and night I still sweat and am uncomfortable at night. Everything bothers me at night, from Remington having puppy dreams to Jeff snoring keeps me up.
Best moment of the week: Jeff and I went to the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee. We went to watch the balloons launch and watch the air show, but the wind was too strong for the balloons to lift. So we ate an elephant ear, watched people. Then we watched the air show, and waited for the night balloon show. We had a lot of fun, but hope one day to be able to watch the balloons take flight. Afterwards we went to Olive Garden for dinner. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed some time to ourselves.
Cravings: No new cravings have developed
Movement: The strength of her movements has weakened. She still moves a lot around 9am and then again around 5pm. She gets the hiccups at night when I go to bed every couple of nights.
Milestone of the week: Hitting the 30 week mark! The doctor's visit went excellent...she is highly impressed with how smooth the pregnancy is going. My next visit is the 29th.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
29 Weeks
How far along: 29 weeks and 6 days (hit the 30 week mark tomorrow!)
How much weight gained: I believe about 4 pounds total, but I have a doc appt tomorrow so I will know for sure then.
Symptoms: Nothing new really. Just thirsty, tired, ache...the usual.
Sleep: Jeff ends up sleeping on the couch a lot of the time. When I sleep I get really hot and he feels my body heat, so he goes to the couch where it is cooler.
Best moment of the week: First baby shower! The wives from the fire department threw a joint baby shower for Melissa (one of the firefighters) and I. They were wonderful! Good food, everything looked cute and the gifts were great! We received a few things off of the registry, and some adorable clothes!
Cravings: None, I haven't had ice cream in a few days. So maybe the cravings have stopped?
Movement: Brynnlee has had the hiccups twice. I felt my belly bounce in perfect rythm for about 2 minutes. This happened two nights in a row. Brynnlee is back to being pretty quiet during the day and then being loud as soon as I get home from work.
Milestone of the week: Felt hiccups, brain growth is rapid and the baby shower.
The family and friends baby shower is set up for the 1st of August from 1pm to 3pm at the Schultz Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield.
How much weight gained: I believe about 4 pounds total, but I have a doc appt tomorrow so I will know for sure then.
Symptoms: Nothing new really. Just thirsty, tired, ache...the usual.
Sleep: Jeff ends up sleeping on the couch a lot of the time. When I sleep I get really hot and he feels my body heat, so he goes to the couch where it is cooler.
Best moment of the week: First baby shower! The wives from the fire department threw a joint baby shower for Melissa (one of the firefighters) and I. They were wonderful! Good food, everything looked cute and the gifts were great! We received a few things off of the registry, and some adorable clothes!
Cravings: None, I haven't had ice cream in a few days. So maybe the cravings have stopped?
Movement: Brynnlee has had the hiccups twice. I felt my belly bounce in perfect rythm for about 2 minutes. This happened two nights in a row. Brynnlee is back to being pretty quiet during the day and then being loud as soon as I get home from work.
Milestone of the week: Felt hiccups, brain growth is rapid and the baby shower.
The family and friends baby shower is set up for the 1st of August from 1pm to 3pm at the Schultz Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
28 weeks
How far along: technically 29 weeks (I forgot to post last week, but here it is!)
How much weight gained?: 3 pounds
Symptoms: thirsty, some heartburn and some acid reflux
Sleep: Seem to be sleeping like a rock, but not getting enough hours of sleep.
Best moment of the week: VACATION! We went up to the U.P. for the 4th, it was a quick and busy trip. However we did walk the marsh docks in both Munising and Wetmore, went to Au Train beach, went to Sand Point beach and visited with family. Jeff, his dad and Tyler helped to clean the garage for the party on the 4th. They did a great job, but we spent the rest of the time enjoying vacation. We plan to head up again in late July or mid August.
Cravings: The ice cream craving is still going, but not quite as strong. No new cravings have popped up though!
Movement: While on vacation Brynnlee changed her movement schedule around. We were really active, so she stayed pretty quiet. However when we got home she was on a mission to be heard! Ever since we got back home she has been bouncing all over the place! She mainly moves when I lay down, but I am feeling her a lot when I am sitting and starting to feel strong movements when I am standing up.
Milestone of the week: Hitting the 28 week mark! It is a big thing because I start going to the doctor every two weeks now until the birth. We also have to plan the birth, visit the hospital, find a pediatrician among a million other things. Also I didn't receive a call back from the doctor regarding my glucose testing; which means I did not develop gestational diabetes! Yeah! So now to continue a very healthy pregnancy until 40 weeks!
Other then the typical news not much has been going on. We were busy prepping for the trip, but now that we are home its back to the routine. The heat wave has hit us, we are in the middle of 90 degree + weather! So far I have been doing good with the heat. Trying to stay hydrated and out of the sun. On our trip I spent too much time in the sun, which was awesome but the sunburn was painful. I developed the worst tan lines from my sunglasses. Jeff made sure to keep me drinking water and to relax each and every day. Now we need to start some serious planning! We have to finish her room, which means order the pain asap! I have organized her clothes by size, so as we get more I can just add to the boxes. Once we get the closet organization system in I can start putting things away. Until then her clothes are tucked away neatly in boxes and stacked in her crib to stop the cats from sleeping it!
How much weight gained?: 3 pounds
Symptoms: thirsty, some heartburn and some acid reflux
Sleep: Seem to be sleeping like a rock, but not getting enough hours of sleep.
Best moment of the week: VACATION! We went up to the U.P. for the 4th, it was a quick and busy trip. However we did walk the marsh docks in both Munising and Wetmore, went to Au Train beach, went to Sand Point beach and visited with family. Jeff, his dad and Tyler helped to clean the garage for the party on the 4th. They did a great job, but we spent the rest of the time enjoying vacation. We plan to head up again in late July or mid August.
Cravings: The ice cream craving is still going, but not quite as strong. No new cravings have popped up though!
Movement: While on vacation Brynnlee changed her movement schedule around. We were really active, so she stayed pretty quiet. However when we got home she was on a mission to be heard! Ever since we got back home she has been bouncing all over the place! She mainly moves when I lay down, but I am feeling her a lot when I am sitting and starting to feel strong movements when I am standing up.
Milestone of the week: Hitting the 28 week mark! It is a big thing because I start going to the doctor every two weeks now until the birth. We also have to plan the birth, visit the hospital, find a pediatrician among a million other things. Also I didn't receive a call back from the doctor regarding my glucose testing; which means I did not develop gestational diabetes! Yeah! So now to continue a very healthy pregnancy until 40 weeks!
Other then the typical news not much has been going on. We were busy prepping for the trip, but now that we are home its back to the routine. The heat wave has hit us, we are in the middle of 90 degree + weather! So far I have been doing good with the heat. Trying to stay hydrated and out of the sun. On our trip I spent too much time in the sun, which was awesome but the sunburn was painful. I developed the worst tan lines from my sunglasses. Jeff made sure to keep me drinking water and to relax each and every day. Now we need to start some serious planning! We have to finish her room, which means order the pain asap! I have organized her clothes by size, so as we get more I can just add to the boxes. Once we get the closet organization system in I can start putting things away. Until then her clothes are tucked away neatly in boxes and stacked in her crib to stop the cats from sleeping it!
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