Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
PREGNANCY WEEK 24!!! VIABILITY!!!!
Dear Wren,
This week marks an important milestone in your development....VIABILITY outside of the womb with a lot of medical intervention. Please stay put for another 13 - 16 weeks!!!
You are growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts you at around 1.5 to 2 pounds. Since you are almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), you sport a pretty lean figure at this point, but your body is filling out proportionally and you'll soon start to plump up. Your brain is also growing quickly now, and your taste buds are continuing to develop. Your lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help your air sacs inflate once you hit the outside world. Your skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
Mommy's belly is changing fast! In the past few weeks, the top of her uterus has risen above her belly button and is now about the size of a soccer ball! WOW!!! Her belly button is officially an outtie! You are growing so big that Mommy has been having sciatica pain (has been for several weeks). She is also dealing with gestational diabetes again this pregnancy. She is on a strict 2000 calorie a day diet. Since she started dieting she lost a pound and her belly doesn't feel as full.... But sugars are still all over the place! :-(. The good side to this dieting.... 10 lbs gained since pre-pregnancy.
We love you,
Mimi
This week marks an important milestone in your development....VIABILITY outside of the womb with a lot of medical intervention. Please stay put for another 13 - 16 weeks!!!
You are growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts you at around 1.5 to 2 pounds. Since you are almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), you sport a pretty lean figure at this point, but your body is filling out proportionally and you'll soon start to plump up. Your brain is also growing quickly now, and your taste buds are continuing to develop. Your lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help your air sacs inflate once you hit the outside world. Your skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
Mommy's belly is changing fast! In the past few weeks, the top of her uterus has risen above her belly button and is now about the size of a soccer ball! WOW!!! Her belly button is officially an outtie! You are growing so big that Mommy has been having sciatica pain (has been for several weeks). She is also dealing with gestational diabetes again this pregnancy. She is on a strict 2000 calorie a day diet. Since she started dieting she lost a pound and her belly doesn't feel as full.... But sugars are still all over the place! :-(. The good side to this dieting.... 10 lbs gained since pre-pregnancy.
We love you,
Mimi
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
23w0d- SCARE
Mommy called this morning all worried.... Today she had clear watery leakage.... enough to soak her panties and sweat pants. Since it was 6:30 in the morning, the on-call midwife suggested she get checked out in labor and delivery at the hospital just to be sure she wasn't leaking amniotic fluid. They did the amnisure test... Thank God it was NEGATIVE! Mommy also checked out negative for any infections. Her cervix was also high and hard,,,, the nurse mentioned she was soft on the outside but she couldn't put her whole fingertip all the way in, since she is hard on the inside..... She wasn't concerned and said this is normal after your first baby.... Hmmmm not sure how I feel about that! They did discover high amounts of glucose in her urine (500 -YIKES!), but blood sugar was 98..... Hopefully she can control her sugars with a diet this time! With Gracyn's pregnancy, she was insulin dependent in her 3rd trimester. Caitlin was sent home with no more answers than when she went in.... But thank goodness she is not leaking fluid!
PREGNANCY WEEK 23!!!
Dear Baby Wren,
Mommy is 23 weeks pregnant! WOOT! One more week to viability! Of course we in no way want to meet you this soon, but it is reassuring to know that we are getting closer to that magic number where you will have a chance of survival outside of the womb. I looked back at your cousin, Nevaeh's blog and noticed that I posted news about our nearest big city being more and more successful at saving babies born as early as 22 weeks, with a lot of medical intervention....that was 5 years ago!!!! :-).
According to Babycenter your sense of movement is well developed by now. Which yours has been for a few weeks now! Mommy can predict when she should be feeling you move around and she has captured those precious movements on video many times now! I love watching them!!!! You are now more than 11 inches long and should weigh well over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you were already measuring 1 lb. a few weeks ago! The blood vessels in your lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing you for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as the dogs barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze you when you hear them outside the womb.....especially the loud rambunctious voice of your sister! At least we hope not! I have a feeling you will be the mello one....taking life one day at a time!
Mommy has noticed that her ankles and feet are starting to swell, especially at the end of the day or during the warmer weather this Spring so far! I hate to see what August brings!. This is due to sluggish circulation in the legs — coupled with changes in the blood chemistry that may cause some water retention — may result in swelling, also known as edema. Her body will get rid of the extra fluid after she gives birth to you....this is why Mommy pees frequently and will most likely sweat a lot for a few days after delivery. In the meantime, Mommy can lie on her left side or put her feet up when she can! But that is easier said than done while chasing after a toddler! She also started having inconsistent Braxton Hicks contractions, which are completely normal to have at this stage of the pregnancy!
One week to viability!
Can't wait to post then!
Love Always, Mimi
Mommy is 23 weeks pregnant! WOOT! One more week to viability! Of course we in no way want to meet you this soon, but it is reassuring to know that we are getting closer to that magic number where you will have a chance of survival outside of the womb. I looked back at your cousin, Nevaeh's blog and noticed that I posted news about our nearest big city being more and more successful at saving babies born as early as 22 weeks, with a lot of medical intervention....that was 5 years ago!!!! :-).
According to Babycenter your sense of movement is well developed by now. Which yours has been for a few weeks now! Mommy can predict when she should be feeling you move around and she has captured those precious movements on video many times now! I love watching them!!!! You are now more than 11 inches long and should weigh well over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you were already measuring 1 lb. a few weeks ago! The blood vessels in your lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing you for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as the dogs barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze you when you hear them outside the womb.....especially the loud rambunctious voice of your sister! At least we hope not! I have a feeling you will be the mello one....taking life one day at a time!
Mommy has noticed that her ankles and feet are starting to swell, especially at the end of the day or during the warmer weather this Spring so far! I hate to see what August brings!. This is due to sluggish circulation in the legs — coupled with changes in the blood chemistry that may cause some water retention — may result in swelling, also known as edema. Her body will get rid of the extra fluid after she gives birth to you....this is why Mommy pees frequently and will most likely sweat a lot for a few days after delivery. In the meantime, Mommy can lie on her left side or put her feet up when she can! But that is easier said than done while chasing after a toddler! She also started having inconsistent Braxton Hicks contractions, which are completely normal to have at this stage of the pregnancy!
One week to viability!
Can't wait to post then!
Love Always, Mimi
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
22w6d-GIVEAWAY!
Mommy entered a free maternity photo shoot and was selected out of 75 entries! WOOT WOOT!
Sunday, April 19, 2015
22w4d- BASSINET
You will be sleeping in Mommy and Daddy's room the first few months...especially since Mommy will be breast feeding you. I wonder how Gracyn will feel about this? I bet their bedroom will be a full house until you transition to your nursery!
Friday, April 17, 2015
22w2d-BABY BROTHER; 2.5 YEARS- BIG SISTER
Gracyn told Mommy; when baby brother comes out of your belly I am going to kiss him all over. And....it is ok if he doesn't have clothes on because babies are born naked!
Sent from my iPad
Sent from my iPad
Thursday, April 16, 2015
22w1d- SMILING
Today during your sister's dance class, you were doing a little dance in Mommy's tummy. I felt several strong kicks and boy did it make me smile!
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
PREGNANCY WEEK 22!!!
Dear Wren,
According to Babycenter.com you are about 11 inches long (the length of a spaghetti squash) and measuring over 1 pound! You are starting to look like a miniature newborn. Your lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and you are even developing tiny tooth buds beneath your gums. Your eyes have formed, but your irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.
If we could see inside Mommy's belly, we would be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers your body and the deep wrinkles on your skin, which you'll sport until you add a padding of fat to fill them in. I remember seeing these deep wrinkles on your cousin, Nevaeh during one of her 3D/4D ultrasounds and I worried that she wouldn't fill them in with baby fat.....now I know differently! :-) Inside your belly, your pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily!
On the Mommy front she has all the previous pregnancy symptoms minus the sickness! Her belly is getting heavy already and I think she will invest in a belly band to help get her through the work day! She absolutely loves feeling your strong kicks and so does Daddy!
Love you bunches!
Mimi
According to Babycenter.com you are about 11 inches long (the length of a spaghetti squash) and measuring over 1 pound! You are starting to look like a miniature newborn. Your lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and you are even developing tiny tooth buds beneath your gums. Your eyes have formed, but your irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.
If we could see inside Mommy's belly, we would be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers your body and the deep wrinkles on your skin, which you'll sport until you add a padding of fat to fill them in. I remember seeing these deep wrinkles on your cousin, Nevaeh during one of her 3D/4D ultrasounds and I worried that she wouldn't fill them in with baby fat.....now I know differently! :-) Inside your belly, your pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily!
On the Mommy front she has all the previous pregnancy symptoms minus the sickness! Her belly is getting heavy already and I think she will invest in a belly band to help get her through the work day! She absolutely loves feeling your strong kicks and so does Daddy!
Love you bunches!
Mimi
Monday, April 13, 2015
21w6d-BLESSED!
Look at all of those boxes of baby clothes, and cradle given to you by your cousin, Corbin who is now 18 months! As he grows out of his clothes, you are the lucky one in line to wear them! YAY!!!!
21w5d- BIG KICKS!
Message from Mommy....The girls at work just got to feel big kicks right above my belly button! Daddy felt him kick for the first time, also!!! These have been the strongest kicks so far!!!
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
21w4d- MILESTONE ROUND 4!
ONE WHOLE MONTH WITH NO BLEEDINGG OR SPOTTING!!!! At the last ultrasound, the tech did not see any blood pockets and the previa resolved itself a month ago!!!! I am thinking it is safe to say we are past those scary times! Prayers continue that this remains true!!!!
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
PREGNANCY WEEK 21!!!!
Dear Wren,
Mommy can truly say she is now counting down the weeks. 21 weeks done and 19 more to go, unless you decide to come a week early like your sister did!
At the anatomy scan two days ago, you weighed a whopping one pound alreading and are measuring 4 days ahead of schedule.....about the length of a long carrot (10.5 inches) ! Mommy feels you practicing martial arts as your initial fluttering movements have turned into full-fledged kicks and nudges. Mommy has also discovered a pattern to your activity as she gets to know you better. You are typically active after Mommy eats! In other developments, your eyebrows and lids are present now!!!!
Mommy is enjoying her pregnancy now and she glows... She isn't too big to be uncomfortable, yet big enough for strangers to know that she is definitely pregnant! The third trimester may bring with it a new crop of complaints.....so she better enjoy this phase as long as she can. Actually when I think back to when I was pregnant with your Mommy, I remember being very uncomfortable in the 3rd trimester, but never wished my pregnancy away. I wanted to soak up every minute of her movements in me. Pregnancy is magical and a true gift from God. Hard to believe that was almost 26 years ago.....seems like yesterday!
On the Mommy front, she should lightly exercise daily, which she does by working and chasing after your toddler sister, prop up her feet and legs whenever possible, sleep on her left side, and wear maternity support hose at work! Her legs are already swelling after a long day at work! She is also dealing with indigestion and sciatica pain... OUCH! But you are sooooo worth it! .....Oh and her belly button is starting to pop out!
Love you,
MiMi
Mommy can truly say she is now counting down the weeks. 21 weeks done and 19 more to go, unless you decide to come a week early like your sister did!
At the anatomy scan two days ago, you weighed a whopping one pound alreading and are measuring 4 days ahead of schedule.....about the length of a long carrot (10.5 inches) ! Mommy feels you practicing martial arts as your initial fluttering movements have turned into full-fledged kicks and nudges. Mommy has also discovered a pattern to your activity as she gets to know you better. You are typically active after Mommy eats! In other developments, your eyebrows and lids are present now!!!!
Mommy is enjoying her pregnancy now and she glows... She isn't too big to be uncomfortable, yet big enough for strangers to know that she is definitely pregnant! The third trimester may bring with it a new crop of complaints.....so she better enjoy this phase as long as she can. Actually when I think back to when I was pregnant with your Mommy, I remember being very uncomfortable in the 3rd trimester, but never wished my pregnancy away. I wanted to soak up every minute of her movements in me. Pregnancy is magical and a true gift from God. Hard to believe that was almost 26 years ago.....seems like yesterday!
On the Mommy front, she should lightly exercise daily, which she does by working and chasing after your toddler sister, prop up her feet and legs whenever possible, sleep on her left side, and wear maternity support hose at work! Her legs are already swelling after a long day at work! She is also dealing with indigestion and sciatica pain... OUCH! But you are sooooo worth it! .....Oh and her belly button is starting to pop out!
Love you,
MiMi
Monday, April 6, 2015
20w5d- ANATOMY SCAN!
Profile- perfect 4 chamber heart, closed spine, and all organs right where they should be!!
Picture of head, arm and hand! 10 fingers, 10 toes!!!!
Sunday, April 5, 2015
EASTER 2015
20w4d- MOVEMENT & HICCUPS!
I felt the baby move!!!! And today Mommy shared that he has the hiccups!!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
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