Waist measurement: 46.5 inches Now, don't fret over the shrinking number, we think he's flipped to the head down position (last night my pelvis took a bad beating) and therefore, my belly won't be growing as much the way it has. We shall see, though.
Total weight gain/loss: up 11 lbs. 206 lbs. Been trying to watch what I eat a little more and control the swelling
How much does Baby weigh?: 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? They are there. Growing and turning bright red-ish/purple on me.
Sleep: sleep is getting harder and harder now, but that's to be expected when you can't flip over easily. Getting up to pee 2-3 times a night makes long stretches of sleep kinda hard too...
Best moment this week: Realizing we only have TEN weeks left!! Also, on a different note, Adam's Uncle's GF's daughter (say that 3 times fast) had a baby on Friday. She was about 27 weeks. Baby girl is doing great (scored 9 out of 10 on apgar scale!) and mother is fine after emergency c-section. Oddest thing about it all? She didn't know she was pregnant! Congrats to the family though!
Movement: more active.
Food cravings: banana bread, milk, cheetos, orange soda, and some salty snacks. All things in moderation, right?
Gender: I was right! Its a BOY!
Labor Signs: still just the BH contractions. Nothing to get excited about.
Belly Button in or out?: in, but super shallow. Just under 1/4 an inch deep now. Lookin kinda funny!
What I miss: walking fast enough to keep up with people and being able to shave my legs. Now adding I would like to be able to put on my shoes and socks without breathing heavily and people NOT telling me "OMG you're huge!" when they see me. I know I'm bigger than some think. I didn't start out that small and I'm carrying all the belly in front pretty much straight out. I've also had MANY people asking if I've got twins in there. Umm, no but thanks for that lovely boost in self esteem.
What I am looking forward to: the next appointment. Can't wait for the next ultrasound. I wanna see my baby Anthony again! I'm also excited for this week's class. This is the one we are supposed to get to tour the hospital and we have a dr coming in to answer questions. Shall be interesting as most of the couples in class seem to be afraid to speak!
Just wanted to point out, there is a change to the format of these entries. Baby Anthony's name is being added. We chose this name because of Adam's good friend who died in Iraq back in 2005 (his nick name was Ant, which we plan to adopt also) and FIL's middle name is Anthony. Needless to say when we told the IL's what his name is going to be (unless he comes out looking nothing like an Anthony) we thought it would be a while before they shared the news. NOPE! Half of Little Falls already knows! Our runner up name is Isaiah.
From parents.com, Anthony is the size of a thick wool sweater, folded...WTF?
Your baby likely tops three pounds now and measure up to 17 inches in length. The lanugo, the downy hair that has covered most of his body during the past weeks, begins to disappear at this point. When he's born, he may still have a few patches of fuzz, usually on his back and shoulders, but these remnants will disappear within a few weeks of birth. The hair on his head is thickening, too, though this hair is often a temporary topping that begins to shed about a month after birth, to be replaced down the road by more permanent hair.
By this week, your baby's senses are developed to the point where he can taste, touch, see, and hear what's going on around him. He'll also react to stimuli--for instance, if you poke your belly, he may kick or hit back at the spot you've touched. It's exciting to interact with your baby even before he's born. Try rubbing your belly and talking gently to him when he kicks--you may find that you're already able to calm him down.
I love the name! It's great that it has a special meaning and a family connection too. He's a lucky little boy. :-)
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