What's up with Baby this week?
33 Weeks.
8 Months
Our little man is weighing in at a little over 4 pounds
and about 17 inches long.
The size of a pineapple
For all the weight and bulk you’re lugging around these days, you’d think your little champ would weigh more than a mere 4 pounds! But once you add in the placenta, amniotic fluid, and extra blood, you've got at least 10 pounds of baby and their life-support gear smooshed up against your organs! In terms of appearance, your sweet lil' looker is getting cuter and pudgier every day as they pile on that adorable baby fat. And as you know all too well, your womb kick-boxer is getting stronger with every passing day. Heck, it’s even possible to observe a well-placed belly-wobbling kick just by watching your belly! Here's a fun game for when your kick-boxer is especially active: place a small object (baby blocks or a remote control) on your belly and see how far your star-kicker can lob that thing across the room! Despite their obviously increasing strength, your bigger-by-the-day baby will actually start dropping their rate of movement in the last few weeks, no thanks to their restricted womb space. If movement ceases for over an hour, drink some cold juice, lay on your side and wait for some added movement. If nothing's happening at that point, go ahead and call your medical caregiver. Hey, did you know you’ll continue feeling your baby's movements even during labor?
He may already be getting ready for birth by turning upside-down. He head should be pointing down, ready for her journey into the world. Your doctor or midwife will be paying careful attention to your baby's position in the coming weeks. Some babies do decide to turn back round again. Your baby's skull is still quite pliable. The plates of bone that make up her skull have not completely fused. This is so she can ease out of the relatively narrow birth canal, the passage between your cervix and the opening of your vagina. But the bones in the rest of her body are hardening. Your baby's skin is also gradually becoming less red and wrinkled as fat builds up underneath. If you're a first-time mum, your baby's head may move into your pelvis this week and press firmly against your cervix. This happens for about half of all first-time mums. If you're a second-time mum, you can expect this to happen a week before labour. For some, this won't happen until the start of labour. Hoping to manage your labour naturally? Here's all you need to know about natural pain relief. You may notice that your feet and ankles are quite swollen by the end of the day. Water retention, also known as oedema, is often worse in warm weather and late in the day. Surprisingly, keeping hydrated helps reduce water retention. Your body, particularly your kidneys, and your baby need plenty of fluids, so drink up. If you suddenly feel swollen or puffy in your hands or face, however,
Symptoms? I feel like the next 7 weeks are going to drag... Im starting to get a ton of pressure down below, i feel like he is trying his hardest to get out.
I'm getting into the NESTING stage. I feel like i have to clean everything. I have been really working on trying to get this room done and get clothes washed and put away. I started to pack his diaper bag and i'm starting to think of the rest of our bags. With Logan working an hour and half away i need to figure out who will be taken me to the hospital if Logan cant make it back in time and where Mr Connor Mike will be going. I have a billion and one things going through my mind and i feel like i have no time to make up on mind. haha
My legs are going to be the death of me.
Missing Anything?
Laying on my belly.
Legs not hurting 24/7
Not being moody all the time.
33 Weeks.
8 Months
and about 17 inches long.
The size of a pineapple
For all the weight and bulk you’re lugging around these days, you’d think your little champ would weigh more than a mere 4 pounds! But once you add in the placenta, amniotic fluid, and extra blood, you've got at least 10 pounds of baby and their life-support gear smooshed up against your organs! In terms of appearance, your sweet lil' looker is getting cuter and pudgier every day as they pile on that adorable baby fat. And as you know all too well, your womb kick-boxer is getting stronger with every passing day. Heck, it’s even possible to observe a well-placed belly-wobbling kick just by watching your belly! Here's a fun game for when your kick-boxer is especially active: place a small object (baby blocks or a remote control) on your belly and see how far your star-kicker can lob that thing across the room! Despite their obviously increasing strength, your bigger-by-the-day baby will actually start dropping their rate of movement in the last few weeks, no thanks to their restricted womb space. If movement ceases for over an hour, drink some cold juice, lay on your side and wait for some added movement. If nothing's happening at that point, go ahead and call your medical caregiver. Hey, did you know you’ll continue feeling your baby's movements even during labor?
He may already be getting ready for birth by turning upside-down. He head should be pointing down, ready for her journey into the world. Your doctor or midwife will be paying careful attention to your baby's position in the coming weeks. Some babies do decide to turn back round again. Your baby's skull is still quite pliable. The plates of bone that make up her skull have not completely fused. This is so she can ease out of the relatively narrow birth canal, the passage between your cervix and the opening of your vagina. But the bones in the rest of her body are hardening. Your baby's skin is also gradually becoming less red and wrinkled as fat builds up underneath. If you're a first-time mum, your baby's head may move into your pelvis this week and press firmly against your cervix. This happens for about half of all first-time mums. If you're a second-time mum, you can expect this to happen a week before labour. For some, this won't happen until the start of labour. Hoping to manage your labour naturally? Here's all you need to know about natural pain relief. You may notice that your feet and ankles are quite swollen by the end of the day. Water retention, also known as oedema, is often worse in warm weather and late in the day. Surprisingly, keeping hydrated helps reduce water retention. Your body, particularly your kidneys, and your baby need plenty of fluids, so drink up. If you suddenly feel swollen or puffy in your hands or face, however,
Symptoms? I feel like the next 7 weeks are going to drag... Im starting to get a ton of pressure down below, i feel like he is trying his hardest to get out.
I'm getting into the NESTING stage. I feel like i have to clean everything. I have been really working on trying to get this room done and get clothes washed and put away. I started to pack his diaper bag and i'm starting to think of the rest of our bags. With Logan working an hour and half away i need to figure out who will be taken me to the hospital if Logan cant make it back in time and where Mr Connor Mike will be going. I have a billion and one things going through my mind and i feel like i have no time to make up on mind. haha
My legs are going to be the death of me.
Gender? Handsome little boy!
Excited For?
Getting Izaac Room all set up! I cant wait to finally see how it will all look in the end!
And of course seeing my little Izaac.
And of course seeing my little Izaac.
Maternity Clothes? OH YES. I think i would die without these. They are a women best friend.
Sleep? My sciatic nerve and restless legs are kinda really putting a damper on my sleep. So really this is a joke. I dont sleep much anymore.
Movement? Kinda slowing down. I mean he is still moving but not as much. And when he does its more like rolling around. I love it.
Belly Button Status? Even with belly. Sometime you can see my belly button through my shirt but not every day!
Missing Anything?
Laying on my belly.
Legs not hurting 24/7
Not being moody all the time.
Milestones?
Making it to 33 weeks.
7 Weeks to go. OR LESS.
Making to my baby showers.
7 Weeks to go. OR LESS.
Making to my baby showers.
Cravings? Laffy Taffy and cheese bread from maverick.
Weight Gain? 25 Pounds.
On Friday i went in for my 34 week check up.
On Thursday and Friday i had noticed that Izaac wasnt moving as much as he normally does. So when i went to my doctor i made sure to let her know. Right away she checked his little heart beat and it was low. It was down in the low 120's. So she finished up my check up and then had us move to the room next door to do a stress test to make sure Izaac was getting enough oxygen. Lucky this time Logan was with me and i wasnt alone.!
Izaac heart rate was all over the place and i was having small contraction. After an hour my doctor came back in and let us know that everything was looking good. Izaac was getting enough oxygen and my contractions weren't bad.
She told me that i need to do a kick count each hour and make sure he is doing at least 8-10 an hour and if not then i need to come right in.
We talked about my birth plan and what i was wanting to do. She made sure to make me feel confident about what i was choosing for my birth plan. Makes me love her even more.
Izaac is already head down and she had me feel around and you could totally fill his little head. It was so neat to know where he was at and what was always kicking my ribs. I am also measuring at 34 weeks.
After this next appointment i start going to weekly appointments. I never thought i would see this day but we are finally coming to the end. As much as i love to feel Izaac move inside me, i cant wait to hold him in my arms.
On Friday i went in for my 34 week check up.
On Thursday and Friday i had noticed that Izaac wasnt moving as much as he normally does. So when i went to my doctor i made sure to let her know. Right away she checked his little heart beat and it was low. It was down in the low 120's. So she finished up my check up and then had us move to the room next door to do a stress test to make sure Izaac was getting enough oxygen. Lucky this time Logan was with me and i wasnt alone.!
Izaac heart rate was all over the place and i was having small contraction. After an hour my doctor came back in and let us know that everything was looking good. Izaac was getting enough oxygen and my contractions weren't bad.
She told me that i need to do a kick count each hour and make sure he is doing at least 8-10 an hour and if not then i need to come right in.
We talked about my birth plan and what i was wanting to do. She made sure to make me feel confident about what i was choosing for my birth plan. Makes me love her even more.
Izaac is already head down and she had me feel around and you could totally fill his little head. It was so neat to know where he was at and what was always kicking my ribs. I am also measuring at 34 weeks.
After this next appointment i start going to weekly appointments. I never thought i would see this day but we are finally coming to the end. As much as i love to feel Izaac move inside me, i cant wait to hold him in my arms.
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