What I love: Kicking! He's been a very kicky baby recently, to the point where Matt got some REALLY good ones a couple nights ago. He was wondering if they were actually from Kit! Yes, yes they were. ;) His kicks don't (usually) make me jump anymore, but they're getting much more powerful!!
What I hate: My bigger belly, if only because I’m super self-conscious about it. And being so tired!! Though it did work out well as I got 11 hours of sleep last night...
What I miss: My body, lol. [Same]
What I’m looking forward to the most: Hitting the official three-months-away mark on the 25th! This time is seriously flying by!
Worries: Pre-term labor, though I'm trying really hard not to worry. It's just in the back of my mind. I'm also worried about labor itself, more because I don't want a cesarean than anything -- I've never had surgery before, and the thought freaks me out. I'm hoping I can actually have a natural birth without issue.
Symptoms: A bigger belly, pregnancy rhinitis, and soooooo tiiiiiiired. [Same] The tiredness led me to falling asleep last night at 8pm! Like, CONKED OUT.
Mood: Good! I feel balanced again, which is nice. [Same]
Sleep: Good, for the most part. I have a feeling these early bedtimes are going to become pretty normal soon enough. And Kit really likes to snuggle or whatever he's doing when I lay on my left side, which wakes me up sometimes. He's a silly baby. :)
Movement: Lots of it!
The belly (and the button!): Bigger belly, much more shallow belly button. I give it to 30w before it’s at least flat! [Same] Oh, and I totally got creative with my balloon-knot belly button:
Wedding rings on or off: On!
Weight gain: I’m up about 19lbs from my pre-pregnancy weight! I did eat a LOT yesterday, though, and was hovering around a 16-lb weight gain... but I imagine Kit had a major growth spurt lately. Either way, I'm keeping an eye on it and am going to be careful with my eating.
Milestones: 27 weeks! To some, this means the start of my third trimester, but not to everyone. ;)
How your baby's growing:
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.How your life's changing:
The second trimester is drawing to a close, but as your body gears up for the final lap, you may start noticing some new symptoms. Along with an aching back, for example, you may find that your leg muscles cramp up now and then. They're carrying extra weight, after all, and your expanding uterus is putting pressure on the veins that return blood from your legs to your heart as well as on the nerves leading from your trunk to your legs.Unfortunately, the cramps may get worse as your pregnancy progresses. Leg cramps are more common at night but can also happen during the day. When a cramp strikes, stretching the calf muscle should give you some relief.
Straighten your leg and then gently flex your toes back toward your shin. Walking for a few minutes or massaging your calf sometimes helps, too.
It may be the furthest thing from your mind right now, but it's not too soon to think about family planning. You'll want to have made some decisions about postpartum birth control before your baby arrives. If you're considering a tubal ligation, be aware that most states require you to sign a consent form at least 30 days beforehand. So if you'd like the option of having the surgery during your postpartum hospital stay, don't wait too much longer to discuss it with your caregiver. (You can still change your mind later.)
Lookin' good, mama! Don't worry about weight gain. You are doing well. Some of it could be water weight... or you could need to go to the bathroom. LOL. Just eat healthy for baby Kit and keep exercising as much as you can! You are cute as a button and have such a sweet little belly. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, sweetheart. :) You're probably right on those two, so for that, I can't wait until those functions work properly again! ;)
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