34 weeks in. This is what is happening with My Little Loodle:
At less than two months to go, she weighs in at about 4.2 pounds to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.Curious baby is listening in to your conversations at 34 weeks -- and might enjoy a lullaby or two -- so go ahead and sing to her. Some say that baby will recognize songs mom sings while she’s in the womb, and may even be more easily soothed by them if she’s used to them once she’s on the “outside.” At week 34, you might breathe a little easier, since baby may descend lower into your pelvis and give your lungs some space. (Ahh!) Of course, some babies don’t do this until the day they’re born, so we’re not making any guarantees. The pitfall of this descent, of course, is even more pressure on your bladder, so be prepared to make even more trips to the ladies room over the coming weeks. She's also urinating about a pint a day. In other baby-related developments, those tiny fingernails have probably reached the tips of his fingers by now — and getting ready for that first postpartum manicure.
My Symptoms: Difficulty sleeping, fatigue, swollen ankles and feet... and hands, too (my rings fit now!). I also go to the bathroom a lot!
Maternity clothes? I'm trying to figure out an outfit for Easter... that kept me up for two hours last night because I suddenly became so worried about the weather and how I'd dress for Easter mass.
Sleep? Acid reflux sucks!! It's not just with sleep anymore, either. When I sleep, it's no upright because of the uncomfortable heartburn/ acid reflux. I take naps during the day which help, but it seems like I can only sleep a couple of hours at a time (even at night).
Best moment last week? I received a box stuffed with baby clothes, a monitor, changing pad, little girl CROCS, toys, pacifiers, a plate and utensils, a bathing cushion, towels and blankets, and even a pair of socks for me... all from my two best friends from college. It was unbelievable and I teared up. They really know how to make this pregnant mama feel special :) This little girl is going to look fabulous with all the clothes she's been getting from my family, Paul's family, and from our friends.
My two besties (Kelly and Joirdan).
Movement? She moves around a lot. Before we go to bed every night, Paul and I say night prayer and whenever he puts his hand on my stomach for our "Family Prayer", she goes crazy, it's funny and so cute. But, her movements are getting more painful. I was telling Paul how weird it'll be not feeling her inside me when she is finally out.
Weight Gain: I weighed in at 169 lbs. this past visit. I've gained 26 lbs. from when I first weighed in in August.
Cravings: I've had chocolate cravings this week. I ate cookie dough (I know, bad me!) and I made brownies.
What made me cry this week: Nothing... goodness, I think I may be in for a good cry sometime soon :P
Medical Stuff: Next visit (in 2 weeks), they will check my urine and blood pressure again because I might have preeclampsia due to my urine test last visit. My doctor says it doesn't look like I have it, but they need to make extra sure. Also, next visit is the Group B Strep test... yippee :/
Something I am excited about: I'm excited to purchase the car seat, stroller, and crib for this little girl!!! I'm also excited to set everything up!! :D
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