Still loving the movement and thankfully he has been active enough that family and friends can feel him, too! This weekend we were in Des Moines visiting the Bidney clan. Saturday, Holly, my mom and I went to Babies R Us and I showed them what we registered for, which was fun. Eric, Chris and my dad golfed and then we went to dinner at the golf club. We then went to a dock party out on my dad's boat and then came home. Mother's Day Eric made omelette's for everyone and then we went to Target. My mom was with us and we gave her a nice ring that she really liked. My mom bought me 2 maternity tops and some jungle stuffed animals. Eric bought me the kid's book 'Brown Bear' (which I will start reading to our little boy at night), baby bibs, the book 'Chicken Soup for the New Mother's Soul' and a nice "mother to be" card.
Here are pics of my sisters Sarah and Holly with my belly:
Here is my 26 week pic:
Here is what babycenter has to say:
"How your baby's growing: Your baby now weighs a little under 2 pounds and measures about 14 inches, from head to heel. The nerve pathways in her ears are developing, which means her response to sounds is growing more consistent. Her lungs are developing now, too, as she continues to take small breaths of amniotic fluid — good practice for when she's born and takes that first breath of air. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
How your life's changing: Around this time, your blood pressure may be increasing slightly as it returns to its normal pre-pregnancy range. (It was at a low from 22 to 24 weeks.) Though preeclampsia most often occurs in the last trimester, this is a good time to be aware of the warning signs of this dangerous condition that occurs in about 3 to 7 percent of all pregnancies. Signs you should be alert for include swelling of the hands and face, sudden weight gain (due to water retention), blurry vision, seeing spots before your eyes, sudden severe or persistent headaches, or upper abdominal pain. By checking for high blood pressure and protein in your urine, your caregiver will monitor you for preeclampsia at your routine prenatal visits, but call her immediately if you have any of these symptoms before your next appointment. Early identification of preeclampsia is essential for the health of you and your baby.
If your back seems a little achy lately, you can thank pregnancy hormones (which are loosening up your joints and ligaments) and your shifting center of gravity. Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods, bending and lifting can all put a strain on your back. A warm bath — or cool compress — might bring relief. Or you may want to schedule a prenatal massage by a trained therapist. Use a pregnancy wedge when sleeping, to support your back and abdomen. Try to maintain good posture, which will help reduce the strain on your back, and always take care when bending and lifting. If you experience severe pain or numbness in any area of your body, call your practitioner."
Baby pic:
Definitely agree about the back pain. I have stopped my long distance driving for work but drove an hour back and forth to Topeka and it was not fun. I think this will be my last month for out of KC driving as it is just too hard. I am also going to schedule a massage sometime this week as I really need it!We painted the nursery and Eric is working on putting the crib and changing table/dresser together. The paint looks like this:
You can see the cute valance with the zoo animals. Can't wait until it is all put together!Update: I was accepted to the clinic I wanted and am very happy and relieved about it. I will start to see my new OBGYN at 30 weeks. June & July we start to attend classes on breastfeeding, baby basics, and child birth. Should be very educational ;)
Lastly, thanks to all you mommies who gave me advice on our registry...it was much needed!!
Have a great week!
No comments:
Post a Comment