Thursday, June 19, 2008

31 Weeks

According to fitpregnancy.com we have 10 weeks/0 days to go...
You baby weighs between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 pounds. She continues to gain weight at a faster pace than she lengthens, which will give her those cute chubby cheeks. She's about fourteen to sixteen inches tall, although individual growth rates vary. Your baby begins to run out of room as she puts on weight. You should feel about ten kicks an hour. Some care providers suggest keeping a "kick chart" by writing down how many kicks you feel in an hour, so that you are aware if there's a decrease in activity. Other care providers may advise that as long as it feels like the baby's active, there's no need to keep notes. If you do sense a decrease in activity, try drinking a large glass of juice. If that doesn't make the baby energized, or makes her less energized than she usually would be, call your care provider.

By now your sleep is likely compromised, big-time: You probably need to go to the bathroom several times a night and you're also having trouble sleeping because there isn't a comfortable position that works. The "nesting" instinct is likely to kick in soon, if it hasn't already, as you attempt to get everything done while you still can, from tying up loose ends at work and reorganizing closets to baking cookies and sorting socks. Take advantage of your pregnant form and get others to pitch in.
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Last night Charlie started "thunder kicks" which feel more like a small earthquake then the teenie kicks we started with or the more recent olympic kicks. I don't know if he's rolling around or what is going on in there but I think he's pretending he's on the show "Prison Break".

Jose and I both like our new OB and we're getting comfortable with the idea of delivering at our neighborhood hospital. We had our gestational diabetes test so keep your fingers crossed for us - otherwise all is normal and healthy.

I'm a crazy nester now and frantic about having EVERYTHING the baby could need. I'm trying to finely focus on the absolute necessities but let's face it my mind is a-boggle.

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