31 weeks

31 weeks
This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

30 weeks

30 weeks
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

29 weeks

29 weeks
Your baby is growing rapidly now. This week he weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is getting bigger to accommodate his growing brain — which is busy developing billions of neurons. Every day, about 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton, which is now hardening. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester.

28 weeks

28 weeks
By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can open and close her eyes, which now sport lashes. This movement is more of a reflexive blink than a deliberate opening and closing, but it won't be long before she's batting those beauties at you.

27 weeks

27 weeks
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were 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 him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

26 weeks

26 weeks
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fatt. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take two to three days.

The past two weeks..

It's been a long and lazy two weeks. Last weekend, Ray and I finished the nursery, went to the beach and what not. This last week was filly with grocery shopping and being lazy. :D This weekend nothing much happened, Ray played video games, I shopped and we lazed about Sunday. LOL Here are my bump shots though. I promise I will try and be better about blog updating... I was more interested in nesting then updating my blog these last two weeks... But I should be good now.. :D

How your baby's growing

Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to look more and more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.

Nursery

Before

During

Finished

There are still a few things that I want to do for the room but as of right now, if Koen were to be here, everything would be set and good to go :D I absolutely love our nursery and technically, it's the only "completed" room in the house. I've been nesting... hehehe

24 weeks

Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long, he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.

Weekly update :D

Hello, not a lot of interesting things happened last week. Other then a killer toothache.

How your baby's growing:

Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With her sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound, you may be able to see her squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.

How far along: 23 weeks 1 Days
Total weight gain/loss: According to the WIC scale, I'm 141.8 pounds. Right on track! :D
Maternity clothes?: Nothing new, just chillin in my medium shirts.
Stretch marks?: None other than the ones on my hips and nipples.
Sleep: Tons. LOL In bed at 9, awake at 5.
Best moment this week: Um.... buying baby stuff today.
Movement: Not a lot, but he has been moving. :D
Food cravings: None really.
Food aversions: None this week :D
Gender: Its a boy!!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: Nothing much really. LOL
What I am looking forward to: Shopping with my birthday moolahs. LOL
Milestones: Um... Got on WIC :D

SORRY!

I've been slacking, I know, but I have good reason, I've been preparing for Ray to come home! He came home on monday due to Marine Corps disorganization and sadly, might have to leave again at the end of the month. *sad face* But if he does leave, it should be only for a few weeks.. :D LOL, but other then that, I don't really remember much of last week, but as of sunday, I'm 22 weeks.































Bye bye toes!

Your pregnancy: 22 week

How your baby's growing:

At 11 inches ( the length of a spaghetti squash ) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

How far along: 22 weeks 3 Days
Total weight gain/loss: um... I haven't really been keeping track.
Maternity clothes?: Shirts mostly. I totally bought some cute maternity stuff last night on Oldnavy.com
Stretch marks?: None other than the ones on my hips and nipples.
Sleep: Tons. LOL In bed at 9, awake at 5.
Best moment this week: Seeing the smile on Ray's face when he felt Koen move. :D
Movement: Not alot, but he has been moving. :D
Food cravings: None really.
Food aversions: None this week :D
Gender: Its a boy!!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: Nothing much really. LOL
What I am looking forward to: Shopping with my birthday moolahs. LOL
Milestones: Um... LOL

A good ending to a loooong week.

Monday was slow because it was the day before payday. Tuesday, however, was better. One, it was my mom's birthday(Happy birthday mom!) and two, it was pay day. I went to target with the giftcards that my best friend, Caitlin, gave me for Koen and bought a bunch of stuff. It was nice to get out the house and do some shopping after being stuck in the house for the last week. I got an electric and manual breast pump(which I had a dream about the next night) as well as some pooh things and wash stuff. It was fun shopping. :D Wednesday was slow but I got Asher signed up for puppy class(which he starts in 11 days. But who's counting, right?). He needs the interaction desperately and luckily, the same day(the 16th) he gets his final set of shots so he can be taken to the beach as well as the dog parks out in town without fear of him getting sick!

Thursday was fun because my kitty arrived! His plane got in a hour late and he was scared and a bit dehydrated, but the next day he was doing just fine, which made me happy.

Friday was my favorite day of the week, I got to see my little boy again. He is doing well and growing just fine and fast! The ultrasound tech said he was weigh at 14oz! A whole 5 days ahead of what he should be! But as long as he is healthy, I really don't mind! She told me he had to be 12 days ahead to change my due date, but not to be surprised if he comes a couple days early. :D Saturday was another slow day, nothing to exciting happened, just kind of sat around and chilled. :)

But today is my 21st week and bump shot day now. :D so yay! I'm slowly saying good bye to my toes, see you in a few months!

Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in taste they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.

How far along: 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: um... I haven't really been keeping track.
Maternity clothes?: Shirts mostly. My small maternity are starting not to fit anymore, so next paycheck as a happy birthday to me, I'm going Old Navy maternity shopping. :D
Stretch marks?: A couple around my nipples. :(
Sleep: Sleep? What's that?
Best moment this week: Seeing my little Ko-bear.
Movement: I finally saw some visual today, he was bumping my laptop. :D
Food cravings: None really... Chocolate I guess.
Food aversions: None this week
Gender: Its a boy!!
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out?: Innie
What I miss: Nothing much really. LOL
What I am looking forward to: Shopping next paycheck. LOL
Milestones: 20 week ultrasound and saw baby move!

Made it to the halfway mark!

Today is the start of my 20th week of pregnancy. I am super excited that it is now halfway done and I am halfway there to meeting my wonderful baby. I went a little over-board on somethings that I did for my little 20 week party, but hey, I had fun with pictures.