Hey everyone....
Here is what Easton is up to this week!
This week they say Easton should weigh around 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He’s sleeping and waking at regular intervals and also opening and closing his eyes. With more brain tissue developing, Easton’s brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now. If I am feeling rhythmic movements, they say Easton probably has a case of the hiccups. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him.Here is what’s going on with me:
With the second trimester drawing to a close, I am starting to feel tired, and a little uncomfortable. My biggest discomfort is my back….sitting and standing too long aggravates it easily. Sleeping has become easier (Matthew ended up moving the recliner in to the room, but he is the one sleeping on it). The “snoogle” is a miracle pillow…my hips feel so much better and no longer wake me up in the middle of the night.
Next week is my diabetes test and last monthly visit…I have graduated in to the every other week check up!!!
17 weeks
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17 weeks pregnant
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
26 weeks...
Easton's Development:
Well, this is a big time for Easton's growth as his lungs continue to develop along with his heart. Some can even hear his heart beat just by putting their ear up to my stomach!The nerve pathways in his ears are continuing to develop as well, making it easier for him to hear what is going on outside of me. He is practicing breathing by swallowing in amniotic fluid and this week is a boy milestone when his testicles are supposed to dropp in to the scrotum (a process that takes 2 to 3 days)!
My Growth and Experiences:
My uterus is now the size of a volley ball and reaches approximately 3 inches above my belly button! It will continue to grow a centimeter each week until Easton is born! My back is continuing to bug me, but my wonderful husband bought me the "snoogle pillow" (a special body pillow made especially for pregnancy). Also, breathing has become a little difficult, especially when laying down, so Matthew had to move the recliner into our bedroom for me to sleep in...instead of sleeping completely horizontal. Also, I have learned here recently that although I may be really hungry, it is always safer to stick with smaller portions. Because Easton is taking up more room, my stomach has less room...even eating too much cereal can make me feel nauseous!!
This weekend Matthew and I are taking a weekender birthing class which lasts all day. It will teach us some pain relieving techniques, give us some options as far as a birthing plan, and also gives us a chance to take a tour of the hospital and a feel for what things will be like in about 14 weeks!
Well, this is a big time for Easton's growth as his lungs continue to develop along with his heart. Some can even hear his heart beat just by putting their ear up to my stomach!The nerve pathways in his ears are continuing to develop as well, making it easier for him to hear what is going on outside of me. He is practicing breathing by swallowing in amniotic fluid and this week is a boy milestone when his testicles are supposed to dropp in to the scrotum (a process that takes 2 to 3 days)!
My Growth and Experiences:
My uterus is now the size of a volley ball and reaches approximately 3 inches above my belly button! It will continue to grow a centimeter each week until Easton is born! My back is continuing to bug me, but my wonderful husband bought me the "snoogle pillow" (a special body pillow made especially for pregnancy). Also, breathing has become a little difficult, especially when laying down, so Matthew had to move the recliner into our bedroom for me to sleep in...instead of sleeping completely horizontal. Also, I have learned here recently that although I may be really hungry, it is always safer to stick with smaller portions. Because Easton is taking up more room, my stomach has less room...even eating too much cereal can make me feel nauseous!!
This weekend Matthew and I are taking a weekender birthing class which lasts all day. It will teach us some pain relieving techniques, give us some options as far as a birthing plan, and also gives us a chance to take a tour of the hospital and a feel for what things will be like in about 14 weeks!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Week 25
Here is what’s going on inside the womb this week….Easton is soaking up my antibodies preparing for life outside of the womb. His eyes are forming and he will soon be able to blink :) His lungs are continuing to develop and his nostrils are beginning to open up (and if they are anything like mine....well....haha you know!) My uterus is now about the size of a volley ball and I can definitely feel the pressure in my back!
Friday, June 5, 2009
24 week check up
Today was my 24 week check up. I have gained 5 lbs. since my last visit and a total of 12 for the whole pregnancy this far. According to the doc that's right on track....after week 12 I am supposed to gain approximately 1lb. per week.
Everything with the visit went great! Heart beat, my blood pressure and measurements were all normal.
Next week, I get my diabetes test done. I get to go in super early to drink an orange flat soda tasting liquid and wait an hour for a blood test. FUN!
Easton has gained four ounces since last week and is weighing in at about a pound in a half...he is just about a foot long!!!Because of his jump in size he is no longer able to do flips in my stomach, but can kick quite hard in his tight space. The biggest developments Easton is going through at this stage are lungs, brain and taste buds. The baby will continue putting on fat and his face is fully formed. Basically, the baby is a skinnier version of what he will look like when he is born!
It will be normal, at this stage, for me to start feeling Braxton Hicks contractions which is just a tightening of my uterus...this does not affect the baby.
See you in a week!
Everything with the visit went great! Heart beat, my blood pressure and measurements were all normal.
Next week, I get my diabetes test done. I get to go in super early to drink an orange flat soda tasting liquid and wait an hour for a blood test. FUN!
Easton has gained four ounces since last week and is weighing in at about a pound in a half...he is just about a foot long!!!Because of his jump in size he is no longer able to do flips in my stomach, but can kick quite hard in his tight space. The biggest developments Easton is going through at this stage are lungs, brain and taste buds. The baby will continue putting on fat and his face is fully formed. Basically, the baby is a skinnier version of what he will look like when he is born!
It will be normal, at this stage, for me to start feeling Braxton Hicks contractions which is just a tightening of my uterus...this does not affect the baby.
See you in a week!
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