Dear Baby,
Notice the name change? Since we found out you were a boy I've been having a hard time calling you Apple and since big brother calls you "baby" about 1000 times a day I think I'll stick with that.
Do you have a name you ask? Yes, you have a name but Mommy is not ready to announce it on the blog (or to most people for that matter) and therefore "Baby" you will be.
So, we are at 31 weeks, 9 weeks to go. You are so incredibly active I don't know what to say. You move and shake and punch and kick for what seems like 85% of any given 24 hours. You have just started to give Mommy heartburn about once a day and you are still sitting pretty low. Our doctors appointments have increased to every 2-3 weeks and I booked all of our final appointments with the last one being on October 31st but of course, you will be arriving on schedule therefore this appointment will not be needed - correct?!?
Mommy has gained 21 pounds this pregnancy which is now right on track. Your heart rate continues to be strong and while you still are able to do full flips in my uterus you spend a lot of time head down (this is a good thing). My pregnancy app. says that you are about 3.3 pounds right now and the midwife said you are likely to be just as big as your brother was give or take a pound (he was 8lbs 10.6 oz) so you still have a little growing to do.
So I have some big news baby - as of today you are no longer homeless! Mommy and Daddy signed all the paperwork for your home. Since you are going to be living in hand-me-downs the least we could do was get you a new house right?!? Just kidding (on the hand-me-downs) - Mommy has bought you a few brand new things just for you because you are special and deserve it.
We love you and can't wait to see you!
Showing posts with label week 31. Show all posts
Showing posts with label week 31. Show all posts
Monday, October 7, 2013
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Week 31 & Pictures
Dear Conor,
We are 1/2 way through week 31 which means there are only 9 weeks until your birthday (if you come on time). I have continued to try to take pictures every few weeks to document your growth. There hard to take and I honestly do not like how I look in the pictures. While I look normal in person for some reason on camera I just look different. But, all that aside - it is important to document so here goes :
Since August 20, 2011 you have grown a lot and therefore so have I! I will find out tomorrow how much you have grown in the last month and if we are still measuring one week ahead. Certain clothes make me look much bigger than I really am, especially later in the day when I am tired and retaining a lot of water.
This week you and I have not been sleeping. Well, we have been sleeping just not a lot. We seem unable to fall asleep before midnight and I have to be up no later than 7 more days. With the multiple bathroom breaks during the night and the shifting to get comfortable I would estimate that we sleep about 4-5 hours a night.
This last week there has also been a lot of itching. But not on my stomach - on my legs, hands, feet and behind my ears. Weird I know. I am going to mention it to the doctor tomorrow. I continue to use lotion in an attempt to keep the stretch marks away and keep my skin nice and moist. You seem to like when I rub lotion on my stomach at night because it usually makes you move around a bit.
Last night I am certain I felt you roll over for the first time. It was a very odd feeling but one I wonder if you will repeat tonight so I can determine if it is really you rolling over. Your movements are still concentrated in the mornings and the evenings (usually once I have layed down for the night); you tend to sleep during the day which continues to allow me to get my work done which I greatly appreciate!
Well, that's all for now.
xoxo
Mom
We are 1/2 way through week 31 which means there are only 9 weeks until your birthday (if you come on time). I have continued to try to take pictures every few weeks to document your growth. There hard to take and I honestly do not like how I look in the pictures. While I look normal in person for some reason on camera I just look different. But, all that aside - it is important to document so here goes :
Since August 20, 2011 you have grown a lot and therefore so have I! I will find out tomorrow how much you have grown in the last month and if we are still measuring one week ahead. Certain clothes make me look much bigger than I really am, especially later in the day when I am tired and retaining a lot of water.
This week you and I have not been sleeping. Well, we have been sleeping just not a lot. We seem unable to fall asleep before midnight and I have to be up no later than 7 more days. With the multiple bathroom breaks during the night and the shifting to get comfortable I would estimate that we sleep about 4-5 hours a night.
This last week there has also been a lot of itching. But not on my stomach - on my legs, hands, feet and behind my ears. Weird I know. I am going to mention it to the doctor tomorrow. I continue to use lotion in an attempt to keep the stretch marks away and keep my skin nice and moist. You seem to like when I rub lotion on my stomach at night because it usually makes you move around a bit.
Last night I am certain I felt you roll over for the first time. It was a very odd feeling but one I wonder if you will repeat tonight so I can determine if it is really you rolling over. Your movements are still concentrated in the mornings and the evenings (usually once I have layed down for the night); you tend to sleep during the day which continues to allow me to get my work done which I greatly appreciate!
Well, that's all for now.
xoxo
Mom
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