38 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby's lanugo, the fine hair that covers the body, will probably disappear this week. The vernix, a creamy substance that protects the baby's skin, is also disappearing. This week, your baby weighs around six and a half pounds and measures 34cm crown to rump, or 18-1/2 inches head to toe.

Wow, I can't believe this will be the last pregnancy weekly update.....it actually makes me a little sad.....

Anyhoo, things are going GREAT!! Chase is still as low as ever....I keep waiting to see his hand sticking out of my hoohaa and waving at me! LOL Heartburn is still going strong. I've also noticed something super weird and scary......anytime Z and I get freaky I can't catch my breath for hours and I get a horrible rattling sound in my chest and end up coughing. Last night we had some "us" time and when we were done I couldn't catch my breath at all....it was SO scary!!! :( My chest still feels tight right now......ick!!!

other than that, everything is looking good.....the next "update" i do, other than about todays appointment, will be about Chase being born!! AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

37 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Gaining one ounce per day, your baby is growing rapidly. At six pounds and measuring 33cm crown to rump, or 17 1/2 inches head to toe, this little baby is getting pretty big.

The baby may have settled down into your pelvis. While this process, called ‘lightening’ or ‘engagement,’ may make it easier to breathe and eat, you may find walking uncomfortable. Now that the baby is crowding the bladder, you will be urinating more frequently.

, we made it to 37 weeks!!! I am still in shock at how fast this pregnancy has gone. It honestly feels like just yesterday that I got my bfp! I am SO enjoying everything......i'm really going to miss the thumps and kicks and rolls I feel. And some days it really does feel like they go on all day long! The nurse had told me to make sure I was doing the "kick counts" and I told her I don't do them considering I feel Chase moving constantly and she said that was wonderful! He still gets the hiccups several times a day....in fact, just this morning he had the hiccups and Z put his head on my belly to see if he could "hear" anything and he said it felt like Chase kept kicking him in the head! I've noticed the past few days my hips have been super sore and I have even more pelvic pressure....I swear I feel like I have to pee constantly! The heartburn/acid reflux are still a daily thing, but other than that I feel really great! I'm so anxious to meet little Chase, but at the same time I am in NO hurry to evict him!

We have an early appointment tomorrow with our regular OB and they will be doing an ultrasound and an exam to determine when Chase will be coming along..........

36 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby is now 32cm crown to rump, or 17 1/2 inches head to toe. He or she weighs in at a whopping five pounds, nine ounces. Even though your weight gain will slow this month, and you may even lose a pound or two during the final weeks, your baby is gaining weight rapidly, sometimes as much as a half a pound a week.

First, i'm SO sorry im late posting this!! The in-laws came into town on Sunday and we've been so busy it's crazy!!! I'll probably be a little scarce with posting while they are here, but I promise to update when it's time for Chase!!

Anyhoo, everything is still going good. I had to increase one of my pressure meds, which has wiped me OUT!!! My pressures are coming down again, though. Chase is still moving like crazy!! And he has the hiccups several times a day...I love feeling him move!! Heartburn is still kicking my butt.......blech!!!

We had an appointment today that i'll post about in a sec, and we go back again this Friday.....and then we see our regular OB on Monday to find out when Chase will be coming along!!! :D

35 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

While we will tell you that your baby weighs five pounds this week and measures 31cm crown to rump, or 16-1/2 inches long, this is only an estimate. In general, babies gain half a pound per week from this point on. You may notice that your baby has day-to-day active and resting patterns. This is because the uterus is growing thinner, which allows light to enter and influence baby's rhythms.

Wow....35 weeks already!! Symptoms are still not too bad. The acid reflux/heartburn are still kicking my butt at times, but I switched to Tums Smooth Dissovle yesterday and what a HUGE difference!!! I'm still feeling some hooha pressure since Chase is so low. And he's still getting the hiccups several times every day....I love it!!

We have a doctor's appointment this Tuesday....after that only two more to go!!! EEK!!!

34 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby, weighing in at four pounds and 11 oz, and measuring 30cm crown to rump or 16 inches, urinates nearly a pint a day. In fact, the urine, along with sweat and other fluids from the baby, help to make up the amniotic fluid. This amniotic fluid completely replenishes itself every three hours.

Wow......if all goes as planned, Chase will be here in about 4 weeks! How is that possible?!? I SO can't wait to meet him, but i'm really enjoying this pregnancy....even with the bleeding scare last week! I love feeling his little rolls and kicks and when he has the hiccups........I love resting my hand on my tummy and feeling all of that from the outside........i'm going to miss all of it.

As for symptoms/issues, i've noticed i'm waddling alot more now....or so I was told! Ahh, I don't mind it one bit. The heartburn is still around, and the acid reflux at night is back. UGH!!! I've also noticed I have a TON of pressure super low, mainly because Chase is so low down. I've noticed I have some swelling going on with my feet, but I rest them at night and by morning the swelling is gone. It can really hurt some days, though!! I'm still getting out of breath really bad, and from barely doing anything but that is from my one blood pressure med, so I know that will go away once Chase is born and I go back on my regular meds. All in all, this pregnancy has been so great.

We see the regular OB tomorrow afternoon for our weekly ultrasound/check-up.

33 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby weighs approximately four pounds, five ounces, and measures 20cm crown to rump, or 15 3/4 inches. You may notice rhythmic movements across your belly now. This could mean your baby has a case of the hiccups.

I know I keep saying this, but time is going by so fast! I can't believe Chase may be here in about 5 weeks!! As for symptoms, I still have the heartburn issue going on. I also have TONS of pressure in the hoohaa area, and sometimes it even feels bruised. Also, yesterday I noticed I had some nasty crampy feelings all afternoon. I ended up giving in and taking some Tylenol, but even then it didn't take all the crampy feeling away. I woke up at 2am with them and had to take more Tylenol. :( I know they're not contractions since my belly isn't tight at all.....it really feels like aunt flo is on her way, so i'm guessing things are still stretching in there. They really are painful, though. :(

We see the OB doctor tomorrow for another ultrasound. :)

32 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

It may be hard to imagine, but your baby is now 28cm crown to rump or 15 1/4 inches long, and weighs three pounds, 12oz. In the past few months, the rapid weight gain has been due to an increase of fat stores and muscle. Your baby can move his or her head to the side, but now that baby is taking up much of the available space, his or her movement will slowly decrease.

Things are still going great! I still have some on and off swelling with my feet, but as long as I sit and prop them up it doesn't last long. Chase is still super active and loves to keep mommy awake with his kicks!! Ok, when he starts to kick and move I can't help but lay my hand on my belly....I love feeling him move from the outside! It's so hard to imagine he will be here in possibly 6 weeks!

We go to the regular OB this afternoon for another ultrasound and to get some measurements of Chase.

31 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Visually, your baby may track moving objects with the eyes. When he or she blinks, the eye's iris responds to light and dark. The lungs and digestive track are nearly mature, although the last few weeks in-utero are still important for lung development. Your baby is now around 14-1/2 inches head to toe, and weighs almost three pounds, five ounces.

Can you believe next week I will be 8 months pregnant?!?!? I hate that this pregnancy is going by so fast. But it really has been a great pregnancy, and I know just how blessed I am!! As for symptoms, the heartburn is still there no matter what I eat or drink. And I pee SO much!! I'm up so much at night it's just crazy! Other than those two issues, I feel so good!! (well, i'm SO exhausted and out of breath so much but that is from one of my pressure meds...)

We go back to the doctor this Friday for a NST, then we go back next Monday for another ultrasound.

30 weeks *EDIT* :(

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby weighs three pounds and measures 14 inches from head to toe, or 27cm. Your baby's eyes may now be wide open. He or she may even have hair.

The time keeps going by faster and faster! So far everything is still going great. I had a little bit of a scare last week, as Chase wasn't moving much at all. I am so used to him moving and kicking almost non-stop and last Wednesday he wasn't moving like he had been. Wednesday was a really rough day so i'm thinking the stress of it all may have affected him. Saturday and yesterday he was back to moving alot more, bit i'm still going to mention it to the doctor today. We had to cancel last Thursday appointment (long story) and i'm not 100% sure we'll still get our 3D ultrasound today since insurance doesn't cover it and they want $100 at the appointment to have it done. If we don't get it done it won't be too big of a deal, as i'm sure we'll still get a regular ultrasound.....any chance we get to see our little monkey is fine with me!!!

As for symptoms, they are still pretty much the same. I'm getting some braxton hicks on and off and my feet are usually swollen by the end of the day......and I am SO exhausted and out of breath it's crazy!!! I honestly don't think it's from being pregnant though, as the side effects of one of the pressure meds I take are exhaustion and being out of breath. It's really starting to bug me more and more now, though. I can't seem to do anything at all without having to sit down or stop what i'm doing to catch my breath.

The appointment scheduled for today had to be cancelled...hopefully we'll get in soon for our ultrasound. :(

29 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby now weighs two pounds, nine ounces and is 13 1/2 inches long. The crown-to-rump measurement, which may be slightly more accurate than length estimates, is about 26cm. Your baby's lungs have now developed to the point where he or she could breathe air well.

Symptoms have still been about the same. Chase is still moving and shaking like crazy!! Z felt him again Saturday night when we were laying in bed. He rested his hand on my belly and tapped a few times....when he stopped, Chase tapped right back at him! Heartburn is still kicking my butt no matter what I eat or drink. I think I may have to switch from Rolaid chews to some Tums smooth dissolves. By the end of the day my feet are swollen, which can be a pain at times....especially if I need to put regular shoes on! My back has been a little achy from time to time, but i've been holding off taking anything until at least bedtime. As far as sleeping at night, it's been so rough. I get up to pee so many times a night it's crazy. Chase has got to be super low, as I feel tons of pressure in the hoohaa!!

We go to the high risk doctor this Thursday, but i'm not sure if they'll do an ultrasound. I hope so!! Also, a week from today we get our 3D ultrasound done!!! We can't wait!!!

Uncomfortable

Ok, I really do love being pregnant.........and with this being our last pregnancy I am seriously cherishing every moment of this pregnancy. Plus the fact that I should be so grateful that we are even pregnant when so many other couples have trouble conceiving, I feel so guilty complaining about anything with this pregnancy. But I can honestly say I don't remember being this uncomfortable so soon when pregnant with Tyler. And I know every pregnancy is different, but UGH!!!! I can no longer sit in the recliner because it's so hard to get out of, plus it tends to make my back hurt after sitting for a few minutes......and the sofa is a big no-no since I also have a hard time getting out of it when sitting. In fact, I tried laying on the sofa last night because I had so much pressure in/around the hoohaa area it hurt no matter where I sat.......when I went to get up, Z helped to pull me up and when I sat up I had one of the worst pains I have felt this pregnancy!!! It felt like a cramp in my left belly, and the only way I can describe it is it reminded me of a charlie horse you get in your leg, only it was in my lower belly. It finally eased up after a minute, but there was a dull ache there, just like when I leg cramp/charlie horse lets go but you still know it's there. I'm sure it was just round ligament pain, but it was pretty rough. I've also noticed I have a hard time sitting in just about any chair now, and I even brought in one of our comfy lawn chairs from outside into the living room so I could have a place to sit. It helps for a little while, but then i'll start to hurt and have to get up. I swear I don't remember getting like this when pregnant with Ty until at least 34-35 weeks along.

It's kind of funny.....as I am sitting here complaining about hurting and not being able to get comfy, Chase is kicking and thumping like crazy!!!! All of the aches and pains are all worth it when I feel this little guy inside.........

28 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby's eyelids, which have been fused shut, begin to open ... along with a new set of eyelashes. Measuring 25cm crown to rump or 13 inches, and weighing about two pounds, four ounces, your baby already appears a lot like he or she will look at birth. The skin, though, is quite wrinkled due to constant immersion in amniotic fluid.

Wow, can you believe i'm in the third trimester already?!? And since they'll be taking Chase early, I only have 9-10 weeks left!!! It's starting to freak me out now!!!

Things are still going good. I did feel my first braxton hicks contractions last Friday. I was re-doing some stuff in the living room when they hit. I had to stop and relax a bit for them to let up. I also felt a few on Saturday while we were running errands. It's actually kind of neat, since I never felt them with Tyler! Chase is such an active little monkey....so much for my mellow babe! LOL So far he doesn't seem to have a set pattern for when he moves and when he sleeps. Sometimes it feels like I feel kicks and thumps all day long! Then when I lay down to sleep at night he'll start to thump on whatever side my belly is laying on.......and when I turn over, he'll switch to the other side. I can still press on my belly and feel him, although i'm not sure what exactly i'm feeling! LOL It's cute....i'll find a hard spot, then he'll kick or punch at it and move. Silly....LOL! I've also noticed he gets super active when Tyler is running around and singing. Heartburn is still kicking my butt, and i've noticed I can't bend over at all anymore. I'm also still peeing like crazy, but mainly at night time. I'm really cherishing every minute of this pregnancy, and I know i've gotten off so easy as far as symptoms go. I just can't believe our little guy wil be here soon.......

27 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby weighs just about two pounds now. The length of his or her body is 12 1/2 inches or two centimetres crown to rump. If someone puts their ear to your belly, your baby's heartbeat will probably be distinguishable. He or she will probably be very active between weeks 24 and 28. You may notice in the weeks to come that your baby will begin to have regular, predictable patterns of movement and sleep.

Ok....didn't I just turn 26 weeks like yesterday?!? How can I be 27 weeks already?!?!? EEK!!!! Well, not much going on different with symptoms. I do tend to get sore hips and an achy back if I walk to much, which sucks on Saturdays when we do all of our running....sometimes we're gone for 4-5 hours at a time! I'm also peeing like I drank 10 gallons of water at once, so i'm up anywhere from 5-15 times a night to pee. Chase is moving what seems like constantly lately!! I actually felt him kick from the outside on Friday for the first time, and Z thinks he may have felt him Saturday morning. I can't wait until Tyler can feel Chase kick!! I tried a few times this weekend to have Tyler feel him when he was kicking pretty hard, but every time I would have Ty press on my tummy Chase would quit.....little stinker!!! I've also noticed if I press on my tummy I can actually feel parts of Chase.....i'll be pressing and feel something hard/solid, then all of the sudden i'll feel him either kick or move under my fingers!! It's cool, but also kind of creepy!! LOL He's also responding to our voices more and more. Anytime Z talks to my belly i'll feel Chase either roll or kick. And anytime Ty sings silly or is running around making noise Chase will kick tons! Tyler has also been calling him Chasein instead of Chase, so I asked him why does he call him Chasein.....he said his baby's name was Mason, so Chase is now Chasein (pronounced like Mason).....LOL!!!!

We see the regular OB this Thursday, and i'm going to ask if they will eventually do a 3D ultrasound, plus i'm going to ask when they plan to induce since they will be doing that early.

I was informed......

...this morning by my 5 year old; "Eww, you have gross hair on your tummy mom...."

26 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby is most active between weeks 24 to 28, when small size and ample amniotic fluid allow for freedom of movement. You may feel your baby jump in response to loud sounds or even notice a reaction to bright light aimed at the uterus. The latter indicates good optic nerve function. Studies indicate that the foetus can respond to touch now. Your baby is around 12 inches from head to toe (23cm crown to rump), and weighs one pound, 12oz.

Still no real change in symptoms. Chase is definitely a mover and shaker now! He loves to roll and thump constantly. We still haven't been able to feel him from the outside yet, but that's mainly because of the "extra padding" I have....LOL!!! I love feeling those little thumps inside, though.......this pregnancy is going by so fast. :(

25 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby weighs one pound, nine ounces, and measures 22cm crown to rump, or 11 1/2 inches. Your baby's ears work well now, and he or she may even blink in reaction to a loud noise. The brain is growing rapidly. If you could look inside your uterus, you'd see a well-proportioned head and body. The baby's first meconium stool has been formed in the large intestine and will be excreted in the days following the birth. Some babies will have a movement in the amniotic fluid before the birth.

Time is going by so fast! I swear it seems like only yesterday we were talking about getting my IUD out, and now here I am 6 months pregnant.

Not much new to report on the symptoms, other than some pressure from time to time. I honestly think Chase must be super low. We go to the high risk doctor Thursday for an ultrasound so we'll find out just how low he is. We can't wait to see him again!!!

Pressure

On Wednesday I had what felt like lots of pressure really low, like my hoo-haa was ready to fall out! It was really uncomfortable. Well, yesterday morning and early afternoon is was completely gone and I felt really good.....until late afternoon. :( The pressure came back in full force. It hurt to stand, sit and even lay down. It finally eased up after laying in bed for about an hour last night, and so far today *knock on wood* it hasn't come back. I don't remember getting this kind of pressure this early with Ty....I guess Chase has found a comfy spot super low in there and doesn't like to move much from it! LOL

Despite all the pressure, i've been feeling lots of thumps and rolls the past week! Sometimes it seems like he's been moving for over an hour straight!! I so love that feeling..........

It is official

I can no longer shave my legs.......

24 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Rapid eye movement has begun. Your baby, weighing in at one pound, six ounces, and measuring 21cm crown to rump, or 11 1/2 inches, has a five to 20 per cent chance of survival if born today. This rises considerably, to almost 70 per cent, once your baby reaches two pounds. Ninety per cent of infants weighing between two and four pounds survive.

Wow, it's hard to believe i'm already 6 months pregnant!!! This pregnancy has gone by so quickly.....

As for symptoms, nothing new to report. This pregnancy has been wonderful! It took a little time to get my pressure and sugars under control, but both are just perfect. Chase has been moving around like crazy the past week! I love feeling those little thumps and rolls..........it's hard to believe Chase will be here in 3 months!!!

23 weeks

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Your baby is now 11 inches from head to toe or about 20cm crown to rump and hovering around the one pound (500g) mark. Your baby's lungs have begun to develop surfactant, a substance that will help his or her lungs to expand after birth. The fingernails are now completely formed.

Wow, I can't believe as of next Sunday I will be 6 months along!!! This pregnancy is just flying by! I am totally cherishing every single moment of it, that's for sure!

Well, as far as symptoms, nothing new to report. I still have:

- super stuffy nose. I've also notice i've been getting (TMI ALERT!!) nose bleeds alot more, but I think having the wood stove going has caused my nose to dry up some and causing it to bleed, along with being pregnant.
- lower back pain, mainly after walking for an extended amount of time.

Other than that, I feel really great! Chase is really doing lots of thumping more and more, but still no real kicks yet except for the one I felt last week. I love the thumps, though. I've noticed he's responding to music when i'm sitting at the computer and have the music player on. Plus, he responds to Tyler and Zane's voice, which is SO super cute!!! Saturday morning we were in the truck on our way to do some shopping and I had mentioned to Zane that I hadn't felt Chase move too much yet that morning. Zane said "Chase....can you move for daddy this morning?" After a few seconds he said again "Move for daddy, Chase...." and sure enough, I got a good thump right at my belly button!! I told Zane and he said "That's my boy!" and he thumped again! Then, later that afternoon after being on the go for over 6 hours, I was sitting and relaxing and Ty came up and kissed my belly and said "Love you, Chase!" then he kissed it again and started to walk away and I felt several good thumps in a row!! I told Tyler and the smile on his face was just huge!! I have to say, I just LOVE being pregnant. I love every single minute of it!

This Thursday we go back to the regular OB for a regular check-up.