What changes are occurring with your body?
Your total pregnancy weight gain to this point should be between 19 and 25 pounds. The top of your uterus can be felt somewhere between 3 ½ to 4 inches above your belly button.
Last week we began talking about a few of the discomforts that are associated with the later part of pregnancy. Constipation results in abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult infrequent bowel movements, and the passage of hard stools.
Here are a few things that you can do to help prevent constipation from occurring or treat it if you are already experiencing it:
Eat a high fiber diet including: fruits, vegetables, breakfast cereals, whole grain breads, prunes, and bran.
Drink a lot of fluids: Drink 10 to 12 cups of fluids each day.
Exercise routinely: Walking, swimming, and other moderate exercises three times a week for 20-30 minutes each can help stimulate the bowels.
Over-the-counter remedies such as Colace or Metamucil.
Reduce or eliminate iron supplements.
Laxative pills and mineral oils are NOT recommended for the treatment of constipation during pregnancy.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby now measures over 14 ½ inches and weighs 2 ¾ pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
Your baby is rapidly growing at this point. Obviously your baby is continuing to gain weight, and his/her head is also growing. This is due to the rapid brain development that began in week 28. Muscles and lungs are also continuing to develop and mature.
Because there is so much development and maturing going on, it is incredibly important to ensure that you are getting plenty of nutrients and rest. Make sure that you are getting adequate amounts of protein, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and calcium. A list of recommendations can be found at Essential Nutrients and Vitamins for pregnancy. If you still have questions regarding nutrition and appropriate amounts of vitamins and nutrients, contact your health care provider.*
Monday, August 24, 2009
Week 28 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
Each and every week your uterus continues to grow. The top of your uterus can now be felt significantly above your belly button, about 3 ½ inches or more. Most likely your weight gain is between 17 and 24 pounds. Discuss weight concerns with your healthcare provider at your next appointment.
Since you have entered the third trimester, you may notice that the symptoms of pregnancy are changing once again. Many women will begin experiencing leg cramps, constipation, insomnia, and hemorrhoids.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is about 14 ¼ inches long and weighs in at 2 ½ pounds. This still seems very small, but remember that during the last several weeks of pregnancy your baby will gain a significant amount of weight.*
What is happening with your baby?
Your baby’s brain is really beginning to develop into a more complex organ. Up until this point, your baby’s brain has been relatively smooth, but beginning this week his/her brain will develop grooves and indentions along its surface. The amount of brain tissue also begins to increase during the 28th week.
The development of hair also continues. Eyebrows and eyelashes are visible, while the hair on your baby’s head grows even longer. Your baby is also starting to look a little rounder as the fat storage under the skin continues to develop. This is an important part of development that will continue through the remainder of your pregnancy.*
Each and every week your uterus continues to grow. The top of your uterus can now be felt significantly above your belly button, about 3 ½ inches or more. Most likely your weight gain is between 17 and 24 pounds. Discuss weight concerns with your healthcare provider at your next appointment.
Since you have entered the third trimester, you may notice that the symptoms of pregnancy are changing once again. Many women will begin experiencing leg cramps, constipation, insomnia, and hemorrhoids.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is about 14 ¼ inches long and weighs in at 2 ½ pounds. This still seems very small, but remember that during the last several weeks of pregnancy your baby will gain a significant amount of weight.*
What is happening with your baby?
Your baby’s brain is really beginning to develop into a more complex organ. Up until this point, your baby’s brain has been relatively smooth, but beginning this week his/her brain will develop grooves and indentions along its surface. The amount of brain tissue also begins to increase during the 28th week.
The development of hair also continues. Eyebrows and eyelashes are visible, while the hair on your baby’s head grows even longer. Your baby is also starting to look a little rounder as the fat storage under the skin continues to develop. This is an important part of development that will continue through the remainder of your pregnancy.*
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Week 27 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
By this point in your pregnancy you are feeling your baby move quite a lot. Some of his/her movements could be due to hiccups, while others feel like he/she is participating in an aerobic workout. Many women find these movements very comforting, and these often help strengthen the bonding process between mother and child.
Many women ask questions concerning how often they should feel their baby move. Later in pregnancy you may be asked to calculate your baby’s kick count, but now you just want to make general comparisons. If your baby seems less active than normal, then you would want to discuss this with your healthcare provider.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now 13 ¾ inches long and weighs 2¼ pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
Around week 11 your baby’s eye lids became fused, but around the 27th to 28th week babies can open and close their eyes. Your baby has also developed a regular wake and sleep cycle. Unfortunately, it may not be the same as yours. You may also begin to feel rhythmic movements in your uterus and wonder what is going on. It is likely that your baby is experiencing a case of the hiccups. This is completely normal and may occur quite frequently during this last part of your pregnancy as your baby’s lungs continue to mature. *
The kick count has begun as well as child birthing classes. The kick count is where I take out two hours to monitor the babies movements. During those two hours he's supposed to move at least 10 times. Well Emmett is super active most of the time so all I need is about 5 minutes to get his 10 kick counts in for the day. If he's maintaining that level of activity then all is well in his world. I can pick any two hours I want it doesn't matter as long as it's a time that he's normally active. Pretty much when I wake up and when I eat and when I get ready for bed he's active.
I'm super excited about the child birthing classes. I'll get to learn all the things I didn't know about when I was pregnant with Alexis and Steven gets to be a part of it too! We did find out though at our first class this past Tuesday that we are the most prepared couple in there even though most of them are due to have there babies in September. Our homework this week is for me to track 3-4 what all I eat in a day to make sure I'm getting all the servings I need of everything, and to give each other massages. Personally I'm looking forward to the massages ;)
By this point in your pregnancy you are feeling your baby move quite a lot. Some of his/her movements could be due to hiccups, while others feel like he/she is participating in an aerobic workout. Many women find these movements very comforting, and these often help strengthen the bonding process between mother and child.
Many women ask questions concerning how often they should feel their baby move. Later in pregnancy you may be asked to calculate your baby’s kick count, but now you just want to make general comparisons. If your baby seems less active than normal, then you would want to discuss this with your healthcare provider.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now 13 ¾ inches long and weighs 2¼ pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
Around week 11 your baby’s eye lids became fused, but around the 27th to 28th week babies can open and close their eyes. Your baby has also developed a regular wake and sleep cycle. Unfortunately, it may not be the same as yours. You may also begin to feel rhythmic movements in your uterus and wonder what is going on. It is likely that your baby is experiencing a case of the hiccups. This is completely normal and may occur quite frequently during this last part of your pregnancy as your baby’s lungs continue to mature. *
The kick count has begun as well as child birthing classes. The kick count is where I take out two hours to monitor the babies movements. During those two hours he's supposed to move at least 10 times. Well Emmett is super active most of the time so all I need is about 5 minutes to get his 10 kick counts in for the day. If he's maintaining that level of activity then all is well in his world. I can pick any two hours I want it doesn't matter as long as it's a time that he's normally active. Pretty much when I wake up and when I eat and when I get ready for bed he's active.
I'm super excited about the child birthing classes. I'll get to learn all the things I didn't know about when I was pregnant with Alexis and Steven gets to be a part of it too! We did find out though at our first class this past Tuesday that we are the most prepared couple in there even though most of them are due to have there babies in September. Our homework this week is for me to track 3-4 what all I eat in a day to make sure I'm getting all the servings I need of everything, and to give each other massages. Personally I'm looking forward to the massages ;)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Week 26 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
The top of your uterus can now be felt about 2 ½ inches above your belly button. During the remainder of your pregnancy you will grow about a ½ inch per week. If you have been watching your weight throughout your pregnancy and have been sticking to a balanced diet, your weight gain should be between 16 and 22 pounds. *
How big is your baby?
Your baby is approximately 13.38 inches long and weighs 2 pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
The development that is occurring at this stage may seem small and insignificant, but it is very important as your baby begins to prepare for his/her entry into the world. The nerves in the ears are developing and allowing your baby to respond more consistently to the sounds that he/she hears. Your baby is also continuing to swallow amniotic fluid which is causing his/her lungs to develop. If you are having a little boy, his testicles have begun their descent into his scrotum.
The top of your uterus can now be felt about 2 ½ inches above your belly button. During the remainder of your pregnancy you will grow about a ½ inch per week. If you have been watching your weight throughout your pregnancy and have been sticking to a balanced diet, your weight gain should be between 16 and 22 pounds. *
How big is your baby?
Your baby is approximately 13.38 inches long and weighs 2 pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
The development that is occurring at this stage may seem small and insignificant, but it is very important as your baby begins to prepare for his/her entry into the world. The nerves in the ears are developing and allowing your baby to respond more consistently to the sounds that he/she hears. Your baby is also continuing to swallow amniotic fluid which is causing his/her lungs to develop. If you are having a little boy, his testicles have begun their descent into his scrotum.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Prego Update
Hello party people! Some days there's a ton going on with me and little Emmett and other's not so much. I thought I could just give a personal update on the going on's with the Price/Mouser family.
Alexis still is not home, but she will be home this coming weekend (or so I have been told). She is having a good time this week visiting her Grandma, Grampa, and Grumps along with her cousin Ashtyn. They actually got to go to the lake on Sunday and ride jet skis with Alexis's Dad. I think she was still on an adrenaline high when she called later that night to talk to us about it all. We can't wait for her to be home. I miss her laughs and hugs and kisses so much. I think I could even handle her 10yr old attitude.
Steven and I have officially become couch potatoes! We have watched 5 seasons of NCIS since June 20th and several good movies. That's not all we've done this summer. Last night we put together the changing table for the baby, and we still have the dresser and crib to go. One piece of furniture at a time I guess. We do go to Babies R Us a lot these days to scope out what products are out there and what we might want to decorate with.
Now Emmett is a growing boy and there are times that I can eat like a grown man. He is actually big enough and active enough that if you time it just right you can feel him when he's kicking or jabbing me. Steven actually had his hand on my belly the other night and he couldn't believe that what he was feeling was Emmett. I think Emmett knows I'm typing about him because he has just started moving around a lot. I'm really excited to see how Alexis will react the first time she feels him moving.
We have moved into the next stage in the pregnancy too. Now we are going to the doctor every two weeks instead of every four. Everything seems to be going along just fine, so we'll see what happens. Steven and I are actually looking into signing up and starting our child birth preparation classes in August, so one night a week we'll be unavailable. I'm guessing the next three months are going to be crazy and hectic and I'm going to start getting tired a lot more quickly that I do currently. It will all be worth it in the end when we get to bring Emmett home and love on him in person.
Alexis still is not home, but she will be home this coming weekend (or so I have been told). She is having a good time this week visiting her Grandma, Grampa, and Grumps along with her cousin Ashtyn. They actually got to go to the lake on Sunday and ride jet skis with Alexis's Dad. I think she was still on an adrenaline high when she called later that night to talk to us about it all. We can't wait for her to be home. I miss her laughs and hugs and kisses so much. I think I could even handle her 10yr old attitude.
Steven and I have officially become couch potatoes! We have watched 5 seasons of NCIS since June 20th and several good movies. That's not all we've done this summer. Last night we put together the changing table for the baby, and we still have the dresser and crib to go. One piece of furniture at a time I guess. We do go to Babies R Us a lot these days to scope out what products are out there and what we might want to decorate with.
Now Emmett is a growing boy and there are times that I can eat like a grown man. He is actually big enough and active enough that if you time it just right you can feel him when he's kicking or jabbing me. Steven actually had his hand on my belly the other night and he couldn't believe that what he was feeling was Emmett. I think Emmett knows I'm typing about him because he has just started moving around a lot. I'm really excited to see how Alexis will react the first time she feels him moving.
We have moved into the next stage in the pregnancy too. Now we are going to the doctor every two weeks instead of every four. Everything seems to be going along just fine, so we'll see what happens. Steven and I are actually looking into signing up and starting our child birth preparation classes in August, so one night a week we'll be unavailable. I'm guessing the next three months are going to be crazy and hectic and I'm going to start getting tired a lot more quickly that I do currently. It will all be worth it in the end when we get to bring Emmett home and love on him in person.
Week 25 of Pregnancy
What changes are occurring with your body?
Your uterus is approximately the size of a soccer ball, and the top of your uterus can be felt about halfway between your belly button and the bottom of your sternum.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now 13 inches long and weighs anywhere from 1½ to 1¾ pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
While it does not appear that your baby is that big, he or she is slowly gaining some baby fat, making his/her appearance less wrinkled. If your baby has hair, the color and texture could be seen at this point. However, it can change after the baby is born.
Your baby's Gender...You hear all sorts of ways to tell if you are having a boy or a girl. If the baby’s heart rate is fast, you are having a girl. If the heart rate is slower, then it is a boy. Others will guess the sex of the baby based on how you are carrying the baby. If you are carrying low then it is a boy, and if you are carrying high it is a girl. These are just a few of the wives’ tales that pregnant women often hear.
However, there are only two scientific ways to determine gender. This can be determined by an ultrasound or amniocentesis. Even if you have had an ultrasound after 20 weeks, it is not 100% accurate in predicting the sex of the baby. Ultrasound technicians, nurses, and doctors can be wrong. Since an amniocentesis looks at the genetic make-up, gender can be determined this way. Normally an amniocentesis is not warranted unless there is a complication in the pregnancy.*
It's good to know I have pretty much a soccer ball in my belly these days. That explains sooo much! lol
Your uterus is approximately the size of a soccer ball, and the top of your uterus can be felt about halfway between your belly button and the bottom of your sternum.*
How big is your baby?
Your baby is now 13 inches long and weighs anywhere from 1½ to 1¾ pounds.*
What is happening with your baby?
While it does not appear that your baby is that big, he or she is slowly gaining some baby fat, making his/her appearance less wrinkled. If your baby has hair, the color and texture could be seen at this point. However, it can change after the baby is born.
Your baby's Gender...You hear all sorts of ways to tell if you are having a boy or a girl. If the baby’s heart rate is fast, you are having a girl. If the heart rate is slower, then it is a boy. Others will guess the sex of the baby based on how you are carrying the baby. If you are carrying low then it is a boy, and if you are carrying high it is a girl. These are just a few of the wives’ tales that pregnant women often hear.
However, there are only two scientific ways to determine gender. This can be determined by an ultrasound or amniocentesis. Even if you have had an ultrasound after 20 weeks, it is not 100% accurate in predicting the sex of the baby. Ultrasound technicians, nurses, and doctors can be wrong. Since an amniocentesis looks at the genetic make-up, gender can be determined this way. Normally an amniocentesis is not warranted unless there is a complication in the pregnancy.*
It's good to know I have pretty much a soccer ball in my belly these days. That explains sooo much! lol
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Randomness on Saturday
Last week I decided I was going to try to go and do some yoga this weekend since I had purchased a pass back in March and it was nearing the expiration date. For some reason I couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep soundly Friday night so I got up and went to lay on the couch. After a while I fell in and out of sleep and tossed and turned. Eventually the sun came up and I started getting worried that I wasn't going to get up in time to go to yoga, but I kept on dozing away. The next time I woke up it was bright outside and I knew I had missed the class I wanted to go to, but when I checked the time it was only 8:00 and I didn't have to be at class until 9:30.
Well for some reason I had this itch to get a move on and do something, but I wasn't sure what. And then BAM! it hit me....I wanted to got to Garden Ridge and look at some beverage dispensers. So I got dressed, grabbed the keys and headed out the door. I didn't even tell Steven because he looked like he was sleeping so soundly that I didn't want to disturb him. But I also couldn't think of a place to put a note that he would think to look and we didn't have any that were sticky so the door wasn't an option either.
You wouldn't believe all the people that are out and about at 8:00 in the morning on a Saturday. There were couples out walking and a billion people waiting to tee off at the golf course and the health fanatics out running.
I drove up to the Garden Ridge that is closest to us and guess what???? It was still closed and didn't open until 10:00, which of course was right in the middle of my yoga class. So then I had no clue what to do because I still had time to kill. Well I ended up getting gas and then went to a Sonic where I sat looking at the menu thinking that none of it sounded good. I think my brain works in a funny way because everything about Saturday morning was so scattered and certainly not coherent. While I was at the Sonic not ordering anything I thought "Well hey I'm right here by Bed Bath and Beyond...I could go in there and ask about returning some items and then repurchasing them so I could use a different coupon and save more money." But once again the hour of the day was working against me because they weren't open either. Seriously are there any stores open at 8:00am for people like me who get up and feel like they need to be out doing something?
After that I ended up stopping at Kroger to pick up some milk and a couple of other items before heading back home. When I walked in the door Steven was sitting on the couch and he said "Well, hi honey. Where have you been?" He thought I was at yoga, but then why would I have grocery sacks with me. I'm pretty sure he thinks he married a crazy person!
Yoga was great! The instructor was great and very accomadating for me and Emmett. She showed me different moves I could do instead of the ones that she was having everyone else doing. She was soooo funny and she even had 80's music playing. I think even once she said "I think this must be my Michael Jackson compilation or something," because so many of the songs were indeed MJ songs. She even told me a few times that even being as far along as I am in the pregnancy that I'm still very flexible. I'm really looking forward to going back and meeting some of the other instructors, but I think her class just might be my favorite.
So yeah that was my random Saturday morning.
Well for some reason I had this itch to get a move on and do something, but I wasn't sure what. And then BAM! it hit me....I wanted to got to Garden Ridge and look at some beverage dispensers. So I got dressed, grabbed the keys and headed out the door. I didn't even tell Steven because he looked like he was sleeping so soundly that I didn't want to disturb him. But I also couldn't think of a place to put a note that he would think to look and we didn't have any that were sticky so the door wasn't an option either.
You wouldn't believe all the people that are out and about at 8:00 in the morning on a Saturday. There were couples out walking and a billion people waiting to tee off at the golf course and the health fanatics out running.
I drove up to the Garden Ridge that is closest to us and guess what???? It was still closed and didn't open until 10:00, which of course was right in the middle of my yoga class. So then I had no clue what to do because I still had time to kill. Well I ended up getting gas and then went to a Sonic where I sat looking at the menu thinking that none of it sounded good. I think my brain works in a funny way because everything about Saturday morning was so scattered and certainly not coherent. While I was at the Sonic not ordering anything I thought "Well hey I'm right here by Bed Bath and Beyond...I could go in there and ask about returning some items and then repurchasing them so I could use a different coupon and save more money." But once again the hour of the day was working against me because they weren't open either. Seriously are there any stores open at 8:00am for people like me who get up and feel like they need to be out doing something?
After that I ended up stopping at Kroger to pick up some milk and a couple of other items before heading back home. When I walked in the door Steven was sitting on the couch and he said "Well, hi honey. Where have you been?" He thought I was at yoga, but then why would I have grocery sacks with me. I'm pretty sure he thinks he married a crazy person!
Yoga was great! The instructor was great and very accomadating for me and Emmett. She showed me different moves I could do instead of the ones that she was having everyone else doing. She was soooo funny and she even had 80's music playing. I think even once she said "I think this must be my Michael Jackson compilation or something," because so many of the songs were indeed MJ songs. She even told me a few times that even being as far along as I am in the pregnancy that I'm still very flexible. I'm really looking forward to going back and meeting some of the other instructors, but I think her class just might be my favorite.
So yeah that was my random Saturday morning.
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