Thursday, September 22, 2011

35w1d [+bump]


How far along: 35w1d

Total weight gain: 27lbs

Size and growth of the baby: about 5 1/4 lbs. & over 18 inches long 

DOCTOR'S NOTES: He anticipates the baby to be around 7lbs [which is reassuring].  On a disappointing note I show no progress of going into labor anytime soon!  
From my weekly email:  Because it's so snug in your womb, [s]he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times [s]he kicks should remain about the same. His/her kidneys are fully developed now, and the liver can process some waste products. Most of the basic physical development is now complete – [s]he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

Sex: more people are starting to guess boy which is a big change...overall everyone still thinks girl though.

Maternity clothes: Almost always.  Purchased another pair of [dark] maternity jeans and bought a lounge outfit for at the hospital
 last week.

Sleep: not great... lots of potty breaks and [slooowly] flipping sides.  I'm wide awake [but still tired!] after about 5 hours of sleep.  I suppose this is preparing me for being up all night!

Best moment(s) of the week: hearing the heartbeat and knowing that the dreaded Strep B test is OVER! :)  Oh and the diaper bag has arrived!! :)


Movement: yes...not a lot of room for movement, but I still feel some.

Food cravings/aversions: Nothing specific...I feel like I graze more because I can't eat a lot at one time.

Symptoms: still lots of back & pelvic pain...my ankles started swelling this week [fun stuff!]

Belly button in or out: almost flat, but I think it will stay in

What I miss: sitting up and rolling over quickly [painlessly!]

What I'm looking forward to: finishing up the nursery!

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