13 to 24 weeks

Far too much to catch up on.
Three Months Old - Jan
I weigh 7.26kg
Had some very hotweather this month so I spent a lot of time in the airconditioned room downstairs.
Went to my first movie had a visits with the Whears and the Eyles and my Aunty Jenny and Uncle Bob my godparents.
Had a big Australia Day Event with a special outfit.

Four Months Old- Feb
Had my second set of needles.
Had a big day out in the city rode on the RiverCat
Started some solids mainly farex
Had to get a new car seat as a car hit us and Mummy didn't want to take any chances with the carseat.
I now weigh 7.66kgs

Five Months March
I got sick and went to the children's hospital but I was ok within a few days my daddy was very sick to the time as well.
Had professional photos done of me in my Christening gown.
Put my arms out forDaddy to be picked up.
Rolled over from back to front.

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catch up week 9 to 12

Week 9
Thursday 18th Today I am 9 weeks old. Went shopping for jewellery for Mummy for Christmas.
Friday 19th Daddy's Xmas Party Motel Stay
we had a great time and I had lots of cuddles.
Saturday 20th Still at motel afterwards we went shopping then home.
Sunday 21st Started by 9th tin of formula John Carol Matthew visited.
Monday 22nd Went Shopping then had a visit from Michelle.
Tuesday 23rd I weigh 6.68kg went shopping
with Mummy.
Wednesday 24th Christmas Eve I was home all day with my Daddy.


Week 10
Thursday 25th I am 10 weeks old today.
My First Christmas I got very spoiled.
Friday 26th Boxing Day. I rolled from my tummy to my back
Saturday 27th Stayed home today
Sunday 28th 10th tin today. Went shopping
with my parents for birthday presents for Jonathon.
Monday 29th Aunty Winnie and Uncle Terry and Andrew came to visit from Melbourne.
Tuesday 30th Jonathon's 19th Birthday had my
first bus ride Jonathon chose my outfit. First family photo.
Wednesday 31st New Years Eve
New Year 2009
Week 11
Thursday 1st 11 weeks old today. Went to Red Rooster for the first time.
Friday 2nd left for Melbourne
Saturday 3rd Arrived Melbourne met Grandma,Aunty Olwyn,Uncle Max, Aunty Margaret Uncle Phil cousin Katherine and Michael
Sunday 4th Had lunch out with Grandma and Aunty Olwyn
Monday 5th Had morning tea with Grandma
Tuesday 6th Met cousins Therese Kaidyn Leah Luke in Frankston
Wednesday 7th Arrive back in Sydney 4am.
Stayed home.


Week 12
Thursday 8th 12 weeks old today I weigh 6.9kgs went shopping with Mummy Daddy Jonathon and Nana.
Friday 9th Went to Lone Pine Hotel with Nana and Gordon got a tiger from Gordon.
Saturday 10th I stayed home discovered that I could hold a rattle in my hand.
Sunday 11th Stayed home and played with my toys.
Monday 12th Styaed home
Tuesday 13th 180mls today
Wednesday 14th Went shopping with Nana at Woodcroft


Week 13
Thursday 15th 13 weeks old today went shopping with Mum in the morning and saw Nim's Island at the Workers with my brothers and Nana and then I went shopping with dad at night.
Friday 16th I am 3 months old today. I went shopping with Mummy this morning saw Wall-E
Saturday 17th John Carol and Matthew came to visit. Aunty Carol
Sunday 18th Mummy daddy Jonathon and I went to Loftus to see Helen Joe and Susan.
Monday 19th Went to Mt druitt with Mummy and Jonathon shopping
Tuesday 20th Had no car so we stayed home all day in the house in the air con
Wednesday 21st went shopping

week 0 to 8

Week 0
Thursday 16th I was born had my first visitors.Daddy and Nana . I had my first bath and my first bottle with Nana. Deirdre came to visit with flowers. Then that night my brothers came to meet me later that afternoon. Also during the day Mummy and I both had different injections.
Friday 17thStill in hospital Daddy came to visit and held me while I had my hearing test. He also bought my own clothes so I didn't have to wear hospital clothes. My next visitor was Marina. Daddy gave me my bottle while visiting. Also the doctor came and looked at me and said I was fine and I could go home anytime.
Saturday:18th I came home today. I had to have a heel prick test it really upset Mummy and me. Daddy and Jonathon came and got us. I had my first ride in the car and my car seat. Our first stop was Woodcroft. I had my first pram ride Jonathon pushed me. We went to Mc Donalds first and then to Dollar Smart and then Coles. My first home visitors were Aunty Jenny and Uncle Bob. Then John Carol and Matthew came to visit.
Sunday 19th Today the midwife visited us. We also had other visitors Marina and Norma . Mummy dressed me in a cute outfit from her workmates
Monday 20th Today daddy had a meeting so we went with him to show me off to his boss.
We went to the op shop first and were able to buy a stand for my carry basket bed. While Daddy was at his meeting Mummy and I went to Big W and mummy bought me a new dress and sunhat. We also bought my bath from Dollar Smart.
Tuesday:21st We went to Parramatta shops. Then we went to Medicare to get me on the Medicare card and register for the baby bonus.
Wednesday 22nd we stayed home today as it was raining.
Week 1
Thursday 23rd I am one week old today. I stayed home today with Dad.
Friday: 24th Was Mummy's birthday. We all went out to the Blacktown Workers Club for lunch and I got to met Karen Matthew and Amanda Ray. Also bought my vibrating bouncer.
Saturday 25th We went to Pecky's for a quick visit and show off.
Sunday 26th Visited some of the neighbours.
Monday 27th Daddy went back to work Mummy took me shopping in the morning and had be weighed 4.9kg I also had my first witching hour.
Tuesday 28th Went to the doctors with Mummy and then we went shopping.
Wednesday 29th Went shopping with Mummy Daddy bathed me for the first time.
Week 2
Thursday 30th was the last day I wore newborn size nappies.
Friday 31st Halloween my Daddy stayed home
I wore my black “Cat”suit.
Saturday 1st We stayed home and John, Carol and Matthew came to visit us.
Sunday 2nd Today Michelle,Natalie,Noah and Bryce came to visit. Bryce was born 15 days before me.
Monday 3rd Stayed home had a very good day just sleeping and eating
Tuesday 4th Daddy stayed home. Helen and Susan came for visit and cuddle. It was Helen's birthday.
It was also Melbourne Cup Mummy used my birth date and won $47.
Wednesday 5th Went to Daddy's work today at North Sydney. Met Daddy workmates.
Week 3
Thursday 6th Went to Rowan's school so my big brother could show off his little sister. Had a cuddle with his maths teacher as well.
Friday 7th Visited Nana in hospital
Saturday 8th Mummy went shopping and got me a bouncer toy with Aunty Maureen voucher I stayed home and played.
Sunday 9th Went to hospital and saw Nana.
Monday 10th Went to Darling Harbour so we could got to GIGA and meet Smorg and Milica..
Then had a late lunch then picked Nana up from hospital
Tuesday 11th Stayed home it was a hot day
Wednesday 12th Stayed in and played
Week 4
Thursday 13th I weigh 5.54kg I had my Santa photo taken today.
Friday 14th Rowan's sign out day so I went to the school. The Jonathon joined us as his name was on the DUX board.
Saturday 15th Went scrapbooking with Mummy at Pecky's then we went shopping at ALDI.
Sunday 16th I am one month old today. Jonathon Daddy Mummy and I went to the Workers Sports Club for breakfast to celebrate. Also John and Carol came to visit.
Monday 17th
Tuesday 18th Stayed home
Wednesday 19th Went shopping for Rowan's formal and we were out for a very long time.
Week 5
Thursday 20th Daddy stayed home with me
Friday 21st Rowan's formal I got to meet Emma
then Mummy and Daddy took me to a Chinese Restaurant.
Saturday 22nd I stayed home today with Daddy
Sunday 23th I went to North Rocks with Mummy while Daddy went computer shopping.
Monday 24th Today I weigh 5.9kgs and I started drinking 150mls.
Tuesday 25th Stayed home
Wednesday 26th Stayed home
Week 6
Thursday 27th Went to Parramatta today to register Melody's birth. Had a nice time shopping
Friday 28th Daddy had the day off we went shopping at Mt Druitt and Plumpton
Saturday 29th I stayed home with Daddy then that afternoon we went for another walk to met some more neighbours
Sunday 30th I had a morning bath for the first time.I started my 6th tin of formula
Monday 1st Went to my brothers old primary school and met Mr Nash
Tuesday 2nd I weigh 6.12kg. Took Christmas Snaps and meet mummy's bosses.
Wednesday 3rd Went shopping in Blacktown with my brothers.
Week 7
Thursday 4th Had a bottle with Nana today and went shopping with Daddy when he finished work
Friday 5th Went to Victoria Barracks and Eastgardens. Also went to Daddy's work
Saturday 6th Went to lunch with Aunty Jenny and Uncle Bob and my family including Nana at the Blacktown workers Club.
Sunday 7th I started my 7th tin of formula. John and Carol came to visit.
Monday 8th Daddy Mummy and I went Christmas Shopping
Tuesday 9th Went to the High School for Presentation night
Wednesday 10th Went shopping in the morning and stayed home for the rest of the day.
Week 8
Thursday 11th Today I am 8 weeks old. I weigh 6.28kg.
Friday 12th We stayed home today
Saturday 13th Scrapbooking Xmas Party at Pecky's and Dollar Smart Xmas party at RSL
Sunday 14th Today we stayed home
Monday 15th went for a long pram ride today and did some shopping.
Tuesday 16th Two months old today had my needles today.I am 60cm long and my head is 40cm. My heart beat was fine.
Wednesday 17th Went shopping with Mummy and visited Mummy's shop to see the girls

Melody is here

Melody was born on October 16th at 355am.
She is very beautiful.
She weighted 4.56 (10lb 1 oz)
she was 51cm long
her head was37.7cm

week 39

Well not long now.
SHe is due Wednesday ultrasound dates but period date is next Sunday.
I go back to hospital on Wednesday.

Week Thirty-Nine

• The lanugo has mostly disappeared, but you'll probably find a bit on her shoulders, arms and legs and in those protected little bodily creases. It will vanish completely on its own in time.
• Her lungs are maturing and surfactant production is increasing and fully prepared to take on the outside world!
• Your baby doesn't have much room to move and certainly mum agrees! Did you imagine 8 months ago that this wee one would be able to hook a toe in your ribs while elbowing your bladder? She certainly has grown!
• Her body continues laying on the fat stores that will help regulate her body temperature after birth. In addition to normal fat,she is accumulating a special "brown" fat in the nape of herneck, between her shoulders and around organs. Brown fat cells are important for thermogenesis (generating heat) during her first weeks.
• Your infant's weight is around 7.25 pounds (3288gm) and length is 19.9 inches (50.7cm).

no baby yet

Melody turned so now she's head down now so its a waiting game now

week 38

Not long now.

In fact I probably only have about 7 to 8 days.

Melody is breech. Bottom down legs up.

So I will be having a c section.

They are hoping to do it on the 13th or 14th of October find out for sure this Wednesday.

I don't sleep very well at night.
I am up every hour or so to the loo or sometimes just because I can't breathe.

Week Thirty-Eight

• If she is the "average baby," she weights 6.8 pounds (3083gm)and is 19.6 inches (49.8cm) long. (not my baby she is so much bigger then that)
  
• Have you noticed she hiccups a lot? Because there is no air around her, those breathing exercises cause amniotic fluid to get into her windpipe. The result? Hiccups!
• Your child's intestines are accumulating lots of meconium. Meconium takes on the role of being your baby's first bowel movement -- removing the waste that has accumulated.
• She may have a full head of hair now -- an inch or more long! Don't be surprised if it's an unexpected color. Some blond couples have dark haired babies; some dark haired couples have red-haired babies; some couples have babies with only peach fuzz! It may just persuade you to take a closer look at your family tree!
• Circumference of head and abdomen are about the same size for your baby. No wonder it's so hard to get a t-shirt over a newborn's head!

Something I didn't know I had

I have tested positive for GBS.
Scary stuff seeing you don't get tested until 34 weeks and then they can't do anything about it till you have baby.
It makes you feel so unclean especially since the doctors just calmly expect you to cope with this thing without support.
What is GBS?

Group B Streptococcus Infection in Pregnancy

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) are common bacteria which are often found in the vagina, rectum or urinary bladder of women. This is not the same bacteria which causes strep throat. Infections from GBS are usually not serious for a woman and are readily treated with antibiotics. However, when a woman becomes pregnant, the whole outlook changes.There is no sure way to prevent the GBS bacteria from being passed to a newborn at the time of birth and although it is very rare, and despite medical treatment, some babies still die as a result of complications from a GBS infection. Your doctor would like to help prevent this from happening. GBS usually does not cause infections in pregnant women, the concern is for the baby. Read this pamphlet to find out about Group B Streptococcus infections (GBS).

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About Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

When GBS bacteria reach a woman's bladder, kidneys or uterus they can cause an infection. Infections can cause inflammation and pain. A woman can have these bacteria in her body and not know it. If a woman has these bacteria in her vagina and rectum without having any symptoms, she is said to be colonized (positive). It is estimated that 15 - 40% of all pregnant women are GBS colonized. Between 40 - 70% of colonized mothers pass the bacteria onto their babies during the birthing process. While most babies are not affected by the bacteria, a very small number (1- 2%) of these babies will go on to develop a GBS infection. Babies who are infected with GBS may have mild to severe problems which may affect their blood, brain, lungs and spinal cord. No one method of screening (testing) and treatment will prevent all GBS infant deaths.

Screening (Testing) for GBS

Doctors agree that there arc two acceptable options for screening, (testing) for GBS. A doctor may choose to routinely culture (test) all the pregnant women under his or her care between the 35th and 37th week of pregnancy, and treat the mothers who are GBS colonized (positive) with antibiotics when labour starts. Or a doctor may choose not to routinely test every woman, but rather to treat only those mothers who are at risk of passing the bacteria to their babies (Table 1) during the birth process. If Cultures were not done around the time of the woman's 35th - 37th week of pregnancy, or if the test results are not available at the time of delivery, it is essential that women at risk are treated with antibiotics.

In addition, particularly if the woman has a history of bladder or kidney infections, a doctor may also test a woman's urine for the bacteria If the bacteria are found in the urine but not found In the vagina or rectum, the woman is still considered colonized (positive) and will still I be treated with antibiotics when she goes into labour.

Table 1: Risk Factors for GBS Infections

Women are at high risk to pass GBS on to their babies if they Start labour before they reach 37 weeks gestation (with or without ruptured membranes). Reach full term. but their membranes rupture (water breaks) and it seems as through the labour will last more than 18 hours. If they have an unexplained, mild fever during labour. If they have already had a baby who had a GBS infection. If they have (or had) a bladder or kidney infection which was caused by the GBS bacteria.

How Is the Test Done?

This simple and painless test is done by inserting a Special Q-tip into a woman's vagina and rectum. The Q-tip is then placed in a special solution to see if the bacteria grow. This is called doing a Culture. If bacteria grow, the woman is said to be colonized (positive) If no bacteria grow, the test is negative.

Treatment for Mother

Expectant mothers who tested positive for GBS bacteria will be treated with antibiotics when they go into labour or if their membranes rupture (water breaks) early. If a mother is not tested but is thought to be at high risk (Table 1) for passing the bacteria on to her baby during the birth process, she will also be treated with antibiotics to kill the bacteria during her labour and birth.Studies show that it is not beneficial to give antibiotics during pregnancy, as in more than 65% of cases, the bacteria have time to re-grow before labour begins.

Two Types of GBS Infections in Newborns

There are two types of GBS infections that can happen to newborn babies. The most common type is called early-onset disease. In this case, the babies are almost always infected during their journey down the birth canal because the bacteria were in their mother's vagina. The symptoms of early-onset infections show up before the baby is seven days old. Some babies show signs of this infection as early is six hours after birth. Early-onset disease can cause infections in a baby's lungs, brain, spinal cord or blood. This type of GBS infection can be very serious and frequently hard for a newborn baby to fight off. This is the infection that antibiotic treatment in labour is aimed at preventing.

The second type is called late-onset disease. In this case, the babies don't show signs of a GBS infection until after they are more than seven days old. About half of these babies were also infected during their birth. The other half became infected after the birth by being in contact with their GBS positive mother, or another person who is a carrier of the disease. Late-onset infections can also cause serious problems for the newborn. The most common problem is meningitis - an infection of the membranes which surround the brain and spinal cord. The risk of late-onset disease is not decreased by antibiotic treatment in labour but antibiotics are available for the baby once it is born. Babies with early-onset disease are more likely to die than those babies with late-onset disease.

Treatment for Baby

All newborn infants are watched closely for symptoms of an infection, particularly when the mother was GBS positive at some point in her pregnancy, and no matter whether she was treated with antibiotics or not. While it is true that the chances are small that an expectant mother who was treated with antibiotics during pregnancy will pass the bacteria on to her baby - it can happen. Babies who show signs of a GBS infection after birth will also be treated with antibiotics. If available, a baby specialist (paediatrician) may be asked to help look after a baby with a GBS infection

week 37

I did end up at the hospital last week on the Tuesday for about three hours and then the next day I was admitted for morning to watch the blood pressure.
Baby is fine as always healthy a good size doing everything right.
I still have no ankles and the top of my feet swell which is the part that hurts more when I walk. My iron levels are low so I have to take iron tablets now.
I am huge now really showing now.
Tummy is very tight and my belly button really hurts. I am just full of fluid.
I still have a slight line down the tummy
Had my shower on the weekend that was nice and we got very spoiled.
I have another appointment this Wednesday and I want to discuss with them about delivering Melody a little early just so Rowan can concerate on his studies and also so she isn't so big.

Week 37

* This week, the average size is about 6.3 pounds (2859gm)(mine is already bigger then that) now and 19.1 inches (48.6cm) length.
* She is official full term now but can still benefit from extra days in the womb.
* Your baby continues to practice breathing movements. Isn't it amazing how she can breathe "under water?"
* Grasp is firm now. It won't be long until you'll feel that strong little fist confidently grasping your finger (or tightly clenching your hair)!
* A few weeks ago, your baby would move her eyes toward light. Now she turns towards light outside the uterus.
* " As the uterine wall stretches and thins allowing more light to permeate, he develops definite daily activity cycles. You will want to be sure to establish good patterns yourself at this time, thus encouraging them in your child. Ever heard of a baby getting her days/nights mixed up? Now's the time to try to avoid that!

week 36

ONly four weeks to go.
Very scary.
I have started to swell up this week. Especially this weekend couldn't wear shoes after a while also really really waddle npw.
I have to see the doctor on Wednesday but if the swelling gets as bad as yesterday I will go up earlier as its one od the bad signs of pre eclampsia which is something I could get as my blood pressure is still high.

Week Thirty-Six
# Your baby is almost ready and most likely, so are you! The only organ still to mature is the lungs. While certainly you are both growing anxious to meet, remember that each day (up to 42 weeks), that your little one stays within your womb will multiply his chances to breathe on her own.
# If she hasn't already, this week your baby may drop into the birth canal. While breathing for mom becomes easier, walking may be the exact opposite! If she's not your first baby, this "lightening" may not occur until right before labor.
# Fat is dimpling your baby's elbows and knees, and forming creases in the neck and wrists.
# her skin is growing smooth and, shall we say it, "baby" soft.
# her gums are very rigid. It won't be many months before you'll see her teeth.
# She has a fully developed pair of kidneys and her liver has begun processing some waste products.
# Your child's average size is now 18.66 inches (47.4cm) and 5.78 pounds (2622 g). Between now and birth she will gain about an ounce a day!

Week 35

Week Thirty-Five

* The average baby weighs almost five and a half pounds now.
* Most babies born now will survive and without many long-term problems.
* Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. These layers of fat will help her regulate her body temperature. They also provide those cute little dimples on elbows and knees!
* Her hearing is fully developed, so be sure to talk to your daughter. Do you find yourself speaking in a high-pitched tone? That's okay since some studies show babies respond better to higher pitches.
* It's getting crowded! Your baby is now taking up most of the uterus and you may even feel like your chest has run out of room! Soon enough though, baby will move down and you'll be able to breathe easily again (just not walk so easily! Ha!).
* Your baby is 18.2 inches (46.2cm) long and weighs 5.3 pounds (2383gm).
* The testes have completed their descent in males.

Ultrasound today

Saw Melody today.
She now weighs 3.4 kg! Thats 7lb 5oz!
If I go to term she will weigh 4.6 kgs! thats 10lb 2 oz! my biggest baby yet.
She was also presenting beech.
But then she moved again.
She is sitting really high still at the moment. Very different from the boys who both dropped early.
She is healthy everything was in the right places and she was even pracising her breathing all good signs.
The doctor did say that if I don't go early I may have to be induced as baby may get too big!
Today was also our last birth class we learnt all about how to care for baby.
The boys had some fun learning to wrap baby. Youngest son even held baby for a long time.

34 weeks

No long now only six weeks to go.
Melody likes to kick around still which is great.
No sleeping all that well with the acid reflux and still feeling the effects of the flu.
Tried not to take too much still worried about passing chemicals into her system.
Last week they found protein in my urine and sugar a well so they took more blood which came back negative.
Have to go to the hospital this week for my 34 week anti d shot.
Did some research this week and found that A- people are only 7% of the australian population. Where as 0+ are 40% so I already have one common blood group child and one uncommon can't wait to see what I get this time!
I also have another ultrasound this week to check size.

Week Thirty-Four

* Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
* She has learned to blink. She can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs memorized!
* Antibodies from your blood are being tranferred to her. These immunities continue to build until birth. Then breastmilk will add even more protection against disease.
* Your baby may have already turned to a head-down position in preparation for birth. If she is your first baby, she may be settling into the pelvis with her head pressing against your cervix.
* Fingernails have reached the end of the fingertips now. She may scratch her face even before she is born!
* Your little one's length is 17.7 inches (45cm) and weight is 4.7 pounds (2146 g).

33 weeks

Melody seems to be doing fine she is moving heaps.
We went to birthing classes on Wednesday we learnt massage.
I also have had the flu all weekend but I am getting better now.

Week Thirty-Three

* Amniotic fluid is at its highest level during your pregnancy.
* Your baby's head size has increased 3/8ths of an inch due to rapid brain growth.
* Neurons and synapses are developing in huge numbers -- forming connections in your baby's brain will give her the skills she needs to thrive as a newborn. This week, she may be able to coordinate sucking and swallowing with breathing.
* While most of her bones are hardening, her skull is quite pliable and not completely joined. The bones will be able to move slightly to make birthing easier.
* Your baby takes intermittent deep breaths -- of water! That's okay, though since she gets oxygen from the placenta. This breathing exercises muscles and encourages her lung cells to produce more surfactant (a protein essential for healthy lung development).
* If your baby is a boy, his testicles will be descending from his abdomen into his scrotum. Sometimes one or both testicles won't move into position until after birth.
* Your infant is now 17.2 inches (43.7cm) long and weighs 4.23 pounds (1918gm).

32 weeks

Well what a week!
Had my hospital appointment on Wednesday and because my blood pressure was very high they decided to put me in to observe my blood pressure.
It was fine by the time I got down to the birthing area where they were going to watch me so I spent two hours on my side trying to keep the montior on so they could montior baby.
So Colin and the boys had to go to the birthing class without me!
Usually its the mum there without there support people so it was real change.
I was allowed to join them for the tour so that was interesting things have changed from when I had the boys.
At least this time there is your own personal bathroom unlike at St maragrets when it was down the hall a bit.
In Westmead there were only two toliets and showers on the floor where you gave birth.

On Thursday I saw my normal doctor and my blood pressure was fine (in the morning) I really would not have liked them to have taken my blood pressure that afternoon as my mum wrote her car off and spent the afternoon early evening in hospital.

Melody moves around all the time now really likes to kick her dad in the back when she gets a chance.

Week Thirty-Two

• Your baby is up to 3.75 pounds (1702gm) now and is 16.7 inches (42.4cm) long.
• You might notice she's not moving around as much now. Don't worry! She is fine -- just running short on room. She still has plenty of growing to do though, believe it or not!
• All five senses are working. Your little one is fascinated and practicing testing these out as much as possible!
• Toenails are completely formed even though she may not be quite ready for a French manicure.
• Hair on your infant's head continues to grow in. Will he have dad's black hair or your red hair?
• Brain scans have shown that babies have periods of dream sleep (REM) starting around the eight month. What do you suppose your son is dreaming about?

31 weeks

Week Thirty-One

• The rate of physical growth slows down just a bit, but even though she doesn't get much longer, she will gain a lot of weight the rest of the pregnancy.
• Fat continues accumulating. This layer of fat turns her skin from red to the rosy pink she will have as a newborn.
• Calcium, phosphorus and iron are being stored and her bones are growing and hardening.
• Your baby is 16.2 inches (41.1cm) long and weighs 3.3 pounds (1502gm)
• His brain enters another period of rapid growth, producing hundreds of billions of new nerve cells! Amazing!
• She may move to the rhythm of music. Studies with heart rates show that she also prefers some types of music to others -- already!
• Lungs are the only major organ left to complete development. Remember, that while you may be anxious to meet your little one that these last few weeks can be vital - with each day increasing your baby's ability to breathe on her own.

birthing classes

Today we had our first birthing class.
The boys came with me.
It was interesting.
Next week they take the tour of the birthing ward.

30 weeks

Week Thirty

• Did you know your baby is nearly three pounds now?
• her head is getting larger to accommodate a period of rapid brain growth. Don't forget to continue to "teach" your baby in the womb by exposing to music, literature, and simply talking to him.
• A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her. As she grows and fills your uterus, the amount of amniotic fluid will decrease. Funny, you certainly won't feel any lighter!
• She spends more and more time practicing opening and closing eyelids. Her eyes can move from side to side, following a light source. She may even reach out to touch the light.
• Early lanugo is beginning to disappear that served to protect your baby's skin from the water in the womb. Your little one's own hair may begin to appear.
• Toenails are entering their final growth stage.
• Bone marrow is now in charge of red blood cell production. These red blood cells will continue to service your child's body by transporting oxygen and removing the wastes (carbon monoxide and other gases).
• Your baby has the capability now to produce tears -- yes, within the womb.
• By the end of this week, your baby is now 15.7 inches (39.9cm) long and weighs 2.91 pounds (1319gm).

29 weeks

we had the best ultrasound last week it was at the hospital the tech decribed everything to us.

I had to have this ultrasound as they were worried baby would be small.
Melody was 29 weeks by her leg measurement.
32 weeks head and 31 stomach so she is fine and healthy.
So everything seems to be fine.
Also dicussed the birth plan and had the anti d shot as well.

Week Twenty-Nine

• Your baby's head is in proportion with body now. She appears more like a newborn each and every day!
• Fat continues to accumulate under the skin -- only now preparing for entering the *real world*.
• Your baby's brain can control primitive breathing and body temperatures.
• Her eyes can move in their sockets. Soon she will be able to follow a blinking light.
• Your baby is increasingly sensitive to changes in light, sound, taste, and smell! Various studies show that your baby may indicate preferences (or disdain) for particular tastes or odors at this stage
• She is also moving from side to side, but probably still is head up. In the next few weeks, she will move to the head down birthing position. At times you may feel as if she is performing somersaults for a circus act!
• Her length is now approximately 15.2 inches (38.6cm) and weight is 2.54 pounds (1153gm)

28 weeks

Wow this is the last week of my second trimester.

Only 12 weeks to go now.
I have been a little unwell the last week I think I have overdone it a few times. I forget I can't do everything I used to do I need to rest more often.
My blood pressure was really high last Thursday but I had been really unwell the night before.
I go to the hospital this Wednesday and then back on Friday for ultrasound.
This visit is for the Anti D (hopefully)

Week Twenty-Eight

• Eyebrows and eyelashes are now very noticeable!
• Hair on baby's head is growing longer. Some babies are born with almost none at all, while others appear to be ready for their first haircut!
• Eyes are completely formed now. Quite a view from inside!
• Your baby's body is getting plump and rounded. Most of that increase is muscle tissue and bone. Fat will be added during the third trimester.
• Muscle tone is improving. Preparation for the Olympics feels like it is taking place in your womb!
• Lungs are capable of breathing now (but baby would still struggle and require medical attention if born now)
• Talk to your baby often, reading stories, singing songs and more. He or she can recognize your voice now and will often calm to it later on!
• Your baby weighs in now at 2.2 pounds (1005gm) and is 14.8 inches (37.6cm).