Week 27- Hello Third Trimester!!!!!

WEEK 27

 SIZE OF A HEAD OF A CAULIFLOWER

How far along? 27 Weeks

Total weight gain: I weighed last Monday at the doc appts at 140 pounds, so all together since I found out I was pregnant I've gain 8 pounds.
Maternity clothes? maternity leggings, sweatpants, and maternity jeans. Loving these shorts right now though because days are getting hot!
Stretch marks? just some on my thighs
Sleep: still getting up a couple of times a night. Been stressing a bit so I think too much before bed but I'm trying to get as much sleep as I can
Best moment this week: Checking off a huge stress factor, bought our first family car! A used Jeep commander :) It's no mustang, but that's the point :P 
Miss Anything? starting to feel the pressure of baby coming, so much to do! a baby shower coming up, finding stuff for baby registry, finding out where we are moving...then moving...I almost miss the days when we still had time to just sit down on the couch and relax....but I'm still stoked to meet her soon :) Also, still no energy, I miss having some...lol
Movement: yes more and more each week, its so exciting :) 
Food cravings: sweets still, strawberries, nectarines..yum yum
Anything making you queasy or sick: unfortunately, still throwing up bout twice a week
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Some pain in my ribs, I have to sit up otherwise I feel I'm out of breath, back pain is horrible :( It's getting to the point to where it hurts to drive! That nerve....literally. Wearing my pregnancy belt as much as I can. Today I went home at lunch to get it because I forgot it ...yea...pain. So tired all the time...it's hard to get to work and hard not to nap after work.
Belly Button in or out? its an innie, BUT, the the lower part of my belly button is flatter than it used to be
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy but very emotional, OMG everything makes me shed a tear....Also Wyatt has been working nights all month (has off one day and works 3 nights, boo!) so I miss him! And I miss my family and friends so much!
Looking forward to: Seeing everything fall into place :) Leaving everything up to God, it's all in his hands.




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Week Twenty Seven: Eyes can open

You are 27 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 25 weeks) The fetus weighs almost 2 pounds now and is about 14.5 inches long. Baby now weighs about 875 grams and is 36.5 cm in length. The head is over 2.5 inches (7cm) in diameter. Your baby's hearing continues to develop. The eyes can blink, open and close. Welcome to the third trimester. Congratulations! You have made it 2/3 of the way through. It may be hard to believe, but your baby now appears much like he or she will look like at birth. Baby now has eyebrows and eyelashes and hair is growing everyday. The muscle tone is improving and his or her body is getting plumper. Your little one's brain continues its rapid growth. Don't forget to share music, conversation, and even books with your baby. Baby may start to recognize your voice as well as your partner, so be sure to say lots of nice things. The retina at the back of your baby's eyes is beginning to develop. Those beautiful baby eyes can open now, and the baby will notice and may turn his or her head if you shine a flashlight against your belly. At 27 weeks, your baby's length will have tripled or quadrupled from the 14 week mark. If your baby is born this week, the chances of survival is now at least 80 percent. However, serious complications are still possible.

Week 26

WEEK 26

ONLY 3 MORE MONTHS TILL WE MEET BABY MIA

How far along? 26 Weeks

Total weight gain: I will get weighed tomorrow but I'm pretty sure I'm over 145...eeeek!
Maternity clothes? I am not shopping maternity clothes yet,  just buying clothes that fit lol and I bought these shorts that are very loose on the belly and it helps so much when it's hot out!!! Wearing the maternity leggings and jeans too
Stretch marks? not yet
Sleep: Waking up less to potty, I'm trying to not to drink anything a couple of hours prior to bed time, it kind of helps. I've been having a couple of nightmares here and there, weird dreams I should say but other than that I love sleeping time!
Best moment this week: starting the baby shower plans and going to SoCal. It was great seeing our families :)
Miss Anything? Not really, just having energy to do more. I am still very tired every day and it's not getting better (probably won't at this point).
Movement: yes! I notice it more when I'm sitting down or laying down. I love it! Can't believe she's almost 2 pounds. Sometimes when I push on a side of my tummy she will react by moving or kicking :) I felt some vibrations today (weird) which I googled and people said it could be her sitting on a nerve or something. I will ask the doctor tomorrow!
Food cravings: still fruit, sweets, eggs lol
Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes, I'm not sure what is but I haven't been feeling my best. Last week was hard but I hope it's just temporary.
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Back pain (tailbone)
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On. While in SoCal, I did notice that my rings were fitting fine and even a bit tight when I woke up. It went back to normal during the day but I thought...oh geez it's starting lol
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm very happy :) Even though there's still so much to do and so much to get done before she comes (stressed out)! I cannot erase the smile on my face when I think about my baby girl :D
Looking forward to: Doc visit tomorrow, adding to our registry,  working on baby shower invites, and entering my third trimester next week..OMG!!!!!

Week Twenty Six: Second trimester ends this week

You are 26 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 23 weeks) The baby measures 14 inches long and weighs over 1.7 pound. Baby measures 35.5cm long and weighs over 760 grams. The feet are 2 inches (5cm) long. Hands are very active. The baby's eyes begin to open around this time. The fetus makes breathing movements, but there is no air in the lungs yet. Hands are active and muscle coordination is such that they can get a thumb into the mouth. Thumb sucking calms the baby and strengthens the cheek and jaw muscles. The fetal brain scan will show response to touch. Touching and playing with the baby is possible now, as they may respond to your touch through your belly wall. Brain growth continues with brain wave activity for the visual and auditory systems starting to develop. Baby is probably very active in the womb, as the most active weeks are typically between weeks 24 and 28. You may begin feeling your belly tighten and relax at odd moments or irregular intervals. These are Braxton Hicks contractions. They are painless and help the uterus prepare for the birth. Many babies have developed a predictable routine for sleep and active periods. If your back is feeling the strain of your growing belly, try doing some pelvic rocks to relax it. Stand with your back against the wall, knees slightly bent. As you inhale a breath, press the small of your back against the wall. Exhale and relax your back. You may be experiencing shortness of breath as the uterus is very close to the rib cage at this stage. Some moms are not able to fully expand their rib cages; however, this does not negatively affect the baby in any way. The end of week 26 marks the end of month six, which is the last month of the second trimester.

Week 25

WEEK 25- Baby is size of an eggplant

15 Weeks to go!!!

How far along? 25 Weeks
Total weight gain: From 132 to 140 +
Maternity clothes? Still wearing my leggings and maternity jeans and these shorts with a hair tie or belly band :) Regular T shirts that are longer. My regular shirts do fit differently every week though!
Stretch marks? nope, still moisturizing, getting itchy though :/
Sleep: getting up more than 3 times a night, I'm exhausted all the time !
Best moment this week: Had a great fourth of July! And feelings movements, getting stronger :D
Miss Anything? A glass of wine! or two....lol
Movement: still random...sometimes they feel stronger, sometimes they are small. But I love it when I go to bed and see my belly move, it's a happy feeling I cannot explain! At the same time it's like...omg there's a baby in there! haha
Food cravings: still fruits and sweets, chips too...it's like I want to try a little bit of everything! Eating lots of eggs, love eggs right now...weird because at first I could not stand them!
Anything making you queasy or sick: yes! lately I've been feeling sick all day again...need a refill on my nausea meds :( I was feeling better and now it's like taking steps back...boo!
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) But deff tired and feeling sicky... :(
Looking forward to: Mom's cooking next week...seeing the fam bam  :D oh and feeling better. And can't believe that I start my 7th month/First Trimester in 2 weeks!!!!!

From baby2see.com

Week Twenty Five: Exploration continues

You are 25 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 23 weeks) The unborn child is 34 cm in length and weighs almost 690 grams. Baby is around 13.5 inches in length and weighs 1 and half pounds. Bones are becoming solid, hands are now fully developed. The brain is growing rapidly, the brain cells are starting to mature. The sexual organs are fully developed. Baby is now pretty well built portion wise even though it still has little body fat and its skin is thin. The structures of the spine begin to form -- All 33 rings, 150 joints and 1000 ligaments. The tiny brain is growing rapidly, and the baby is starting to fill the space in your uterus. The uterus is now about the size of a soccer ball and mom looks pregnant. Your baby's hands are now fully developed, although some of the nerve connections to the hands have a long way to go. Dexterity is improving. Your baby can make a fist and clasp objects placed in palm. Exploring the structures inside your uterus may have become baby's prime entertainment. Fascinated by the amount of tactile stimulation a fetus gives itself; it touches a hand to the face, one hand to the other hand, clasps its feet, touches its foot to its leg, its hand to its umbilical cord. Blood vessels of the lungs develop. Your baby's nostrils begin to open. The nerves around the mouth and lip area are showing more sensitivity now. Their swallowing reflexes are developing. Baby can hear sounds outside the womb and the brain cells are starting to mature also. Already it can learn and remember and can recognise its mother and fathers voice. The inner ear bones have hardened so hearing is more acute. Baby may hear your partner's voice more easily than yours, as baby is sensitive to a deeper pitch.

Week 24, Happy Fourth of July!!!

WEEK 24- Mia is a foot long!

Rusty loves Mia too!

How far along? 24 Weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain: 13 +
Maternity clothes? Bought some maternity jeans! yeay! Here I'm just using the belly band and my jeans and a shirt
Stretch marks? Not yet, still moisturizing! 
Best moment this week:  Feeling Mia move so much! I love it! And daddy can feel her too :D
Miss Anything? not really, sometimes a nice cold beer or a glass of wine, but oh well! And my back has been hurting (tailbone). I've heard it's going to get worse, but I really can't wait till I go back to normal.
Movement: more & more each day!
Food cravings: fruits and sweets....like lots and lots of sweets!
Anything making you queasy or sick: haven't been feeling good all this week, tummy troubles again?? :(
Gender: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In-ish
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, happy girls :D
Looking forward to: Today should be fun :) and next week is Zane and Olivia's wedding and we get to visit home and grandparents :D Also looking forward to the third trimester, because it means it's getting closer to meeting our baby girl!!!


From baby2see.com

Week Twenty Four: Practices breathing

You are 24 weeks pregnant. (fetal age 22 weeks) The child is now gaining around 3 ounces (90 grams) a week. Baby weighs about 1.3 pounds and is 12 inches long. Baby weighs about 600 grams and is 30cm (crown to heel) long. The eyelids can be seen very clearly. If born at this stage is officially considered viable, they may well be able to survive. The lungs are developing branches of the respiratory tree and cells that produce surfactant. This is a substance that helps the air sacs inflate easily and also keeps the small air sacs in our lungs from collapsing. The baby practices breathing by inhaling amniotic fluid into developing lungs. The unborn baby is covered with a fine, downy hair and the skin is protected by a waxy substance. Some of this substance may still be on the child's skin at birth at which time it will be quickly absorbed. Baby gains about 3 ounces this week. The weight is in muscle, bone mass and organs. The body begins to fill out with its appearance increasingly becoming more like that of a newborn. Taste buds begin to form. If mom drinks something strange or bitter, baby may be observed showing his or her distaste. Little creases have appeared on his palms. The muscular coordination of the hands has improved as they sucks their thumb. Over the next week or so, the sweat glands will be forming in the skin. Baby now weighs about 1.3 pound (600gm) and is around 12 inches (30cm) long.