According to my apps, Baby B weighs a little over 4 pounds and should be a little over 17 inches. This is the time in which baby's tend to differ in size and height. The bones are starting to harden in his/her body but the full isn't fused together to help make birth a little easier. Baby B's skin is becoming less wrinkled and he/she is getting a little more chub for mommy and daddy to snuggle with! I'm also feeling more and more STRONG movements due to the fact that my uterus isn't accumulating anymore amniotic fluid, so there's less cushion for the pushin'! Baby B is also favoring my right side and pushing on it so much that it causes that side to be a a little tender and uncomfortable. Another feeling that I have never felt before is when the baby pushing down, I feel it in my thighs in addition to the lightning crotch! I just need Baby B to stay in just 5-6 more weeks and we're in the clear!!
I got my Tdap shot this week. The vaccine is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. It is suggested that pregnant women should receive the vaccine between 27 and 33 weeks. It's said to be a safe way to protect me and my baby form serious illness and complications of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
We also started our Childbirth classes this week. It's a total of 3 sessions for 2.5 hours (once a week)! It was pretty informative, learning about the stages of labor and all. At the end, we did some breathing exercises. I have to admit that I was exhausted sitting in the class though. I had to catch myself from dozing off a couple of times. I also started to nest a little this week but I'm trying to take it easy as I get tired pretty quickly. Trying to do at least a room or two a week.
I mentioned last week that I bought the maternity band. I only wore it one day so I can't give you a good feel if I like it or not. I will say that the day that I did use it, it took some time to get used to but when I took it off at the end of the day, my back didn't hurt as much!
We're starting to get busy with all the baby things! :)
Due date: October 18, 2016
How far along: 33 weeks, 6 days
Next appointment: September 7
Gender: Team Green and still wondering with this little baby is
Total weight gain/loss: 21 pounds!
Exercise: Walking at work and walking the dog
Stretch marks: Nope
Swelling: Nope
Maternity clothes: Not this week. Not buying anymore maternity clothes...for real, for real
Belly button: Still not flat but not a full outie
Wedding Rings On/Off: On
Happy or Moody: Pretty happy
Wedding Rings On/Off: On
Happy or Moody: Pretty happy
Sleep: Tossing and turning every night. Getting more and more uncomfortable as the weeks pass
Food cravings: Cheese balls, Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars and plums
Symptoms: Tons of back and hip pain, heavy legs feeling, lightning crotch
Movement: Movement started to slow down towards the end of the week but picked back up. It always makes me super nervous when Baby B doesn't move. I figure it just moved so much the day before that he/she taking a rest!!
Labor signs: Nope
What I miss: Real alcohol...I haven't really wanted any until this week. I'd like to enjoy a cider
Food/Smell Aversions: None
Food/Smell Aversions: None
What I'm loving: Seeing the baby punch through my stomach
What I'm looking forward to: Finishing the damn nursery!! This has definitely been a project but hopefully by next week, I'll be in full swing!!
Best moment this week: Breakfast with my mom and FINALLY getting my French toast
Milestones: I made it another week which means one step closer to seeing my little nugget!! :)
XoXo,
Crystal
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