Last Friday Mike and I found out our little boy is in a breech position. His head is right under my right rib/side and his feet under my belly button. After going over the options with the doctor Mike and I realized the best thing to do was have a C-Section. I was/am shocked and a bit upset that I am not going to be able to have the delivery I envisioned, but Mike and I both want what is best for our little boy and this is it. So the C-Section is scheduled for Monday March 8, 2010 at 8:30am.



How far along: 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: As of my last appt I think it was about 28lbs so I am somewhere around 28-29lbs.

Sleep: I am having some trouble getting back to sleep when I wake up but overall I am still doing ok.

Best moment this week: getting last minute stuff done before the baby comes...like organizing and setting up m hospital bag :)

Movement: he is all over he place.

Food cravings: PBJ, grapefruit

Food aversions: nothing really

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? innie is still going strong

What I miss: myback not hurting

What I am looking forward to: meeting Gavin

Weekly Wisdom: being a parent (which I barely am) will make you do anthing to make sure you child is safe.

Milestones: I made it to 36 weeks!


How your baby's growing:
Your baby is still packing on the pounds — at the rate of about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. She's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Your baby swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture, called meconium, will form the contents of her first bowel movement.

At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Full-term is 37 to 42 weeks; babies born before 37 weeks are pre-term and those born after 42 are post-term.) Most likely she's in a head-down position. But if she isn't, your practitioner may suggest scheduling an "external cephalic version," which is a fancy way of saying she'll try to coax your baby into a head-down position by manipulating her from the outside of your belly.

See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

Now that your baby is taking up so much room, you may have trouble eating a normal-size meal. Smaller, more frequent meals are often easier to handle at this point. On the other hand, you may have less heartburn and have an easier time breathing when your baby starts to "drop" down into your pelvis. This process — called lightening — often happens a few weeks before labor if this is your first baby. (If you've given birth before, it probably won't happen before labor starts.) If your baby drops, you may also feel increased pressure in your lower abdomen, which may make walking increasingly uncomfortable, and you'll probably find that you have to pee even more frequently. If your baby is very low, you may feel lots of vaginal pressure and discomfort as well. Some women say it feels as though they're carrying a bowling ball between their legs!

You might also notice that your Braxton Hicks contractions are more frequent now. Be sure to review the signs of labor with your practitioner and find out when she wants to hear from you. As a general rule, if you're full-term, your pregnancy is uncomplicated, and your water hasn't broken, she'll probably have you wait to come in until you've been having contractions that last for about a minute each, coming every five minutes for an hour. Of course, you'll want to call right away if you notice a decrease in your baby's activity or think you're leaking amniotic fluid, or if you have any vaginal bleeding, fever, a severe or persistent headache, constant abdominal pain, or vision changes.

Even if you're enjoying an uncomplicated pregnancy, it's best to avoid flying (or any travel far from home) during your final month because you can go into labor at any time. In fact, some airlines won't let women on board who are due to deliver within 30 days of the flight.

35 Weeks

Oh My I can't believe I am already here!!! 35 weeks along with 35 days to go!!!



How far along: 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: As of my last appt 27lbs...my guess somewhere in the neighborhood or 29lbs. I have def. eaten more sweets/chocolate in the last few weeks, but I am trying to control myself.

Sleep: not too bad, but my left hip is starting to hurt a lot and it is harder to get out of bed. I must look pretty funny when I wake up to pee and actually have to "perpare" myself just to get up

Best moment this week: Being snowed in this weekend with Mike. We have not done much but hangout and watch movies, but since our time as a "twosome" is very limited it is nice to just spend some time with him.

Movement: lots of movement

Food cravings: PBJ, love it! that and oreos.

Food aversions: nothing really

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button in or out? My little innie is hanging on for dear life!!

What I miss: sleeping threw the night. I am up every 3 hours to pee like clock work...I guess at least it is perparing me for those nightly feedings and changings I will be doing soon.

What I am looking forward to: meeting Gavin

Weekly Wisdom: don't wish your pregnancy away, in the blink of an eye you will be at the end!

Milestones: I made it to 35 weeks!

How your baby's growing:
Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

Your uterus — which was entirely tucked away inside your pelvis when you conceived — now reaches up under your rib cage. If you could peek inside your womb, you'd see that there's more baby than amniotic fluid in there now. Your ballooning uterus is crowding your other internal organs, too, which is why you probably have to urinate more often and may be dealing with heartburn and other gastrointestinal distress. If you're not grappling with these annoyances, you're one of the lucky few.


From here on out, you'll start seeing your practitioner every week. Sometime between now and 37 weeks, she'll do a vaginal and rectal culture to check for bacteria called Group B streptococci (GBS). (Don't worry — the swab is the size of a regular cotton swab, and it won't hurt at all.) GBS is usually harmless in adults, but if you have it and pass it on to your baby during birth, it can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or a blood infection. Because 10 to 30 percent of pregnant women have the bacteria and don't know it, it's vital to be screened. (The bacteria come and go on their own — that's why you weren't screened earlier in pregnancy.) If you're a GBS carrier, you'll get IV antibiotics during labor, which will greatly reduce your baby's risk of infection.

This is also a good time to create a birth plan. Using our form will help you focus on specifics — like who'll be present, what pain management techniques you want to try, and where you want your baby to stay after you deliver. It will give you a starting point to discuss your preferences with your medical team. Childbirth is unpredictable, and chances are you won't follow your plan to the letter, but thinking about your choices ahead of time — and sharing your preferences with your caregiver — should take some of the anxiety out of the process.

34 Weeks

How far along: 34 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: As of my appointment last Thursday I was up 27lbs. I am feeling great with that number. And I looked right at Mike when Dr. Bess said it (I don't even think he noticed) because eariler in the week he told me the reason my feet hurt want because I had gained almost 40lbs...hello 27 is not even close to 40! haha

Sleep: still ok, other than the up every few hours to pee.

Best moment this week: Mike taking maternity photos Saturday and Today. He is acutally editing them right now :) I can't wait to share them!!

Movement: lots of movement

Food cravings: oreos yum! But I am sticking to only 3 which is a serving size.

Food aversions: nothing really

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: None, I don't think, I might have had a BH or 2 the other night, but I am not even sure anymore

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie, just barely

What I miss: sleeping on my stomach

What I am looking forward to: meeting Gavin

Weekly Wisdom: dreams get weirder and weirder the further along you get!

Milestones: I made it to 34 weeks!

How your baby's growing:
Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
By this week, fatigue has probably set in again, though maybe not with the same coma-like intensity of your first trimester. Your tiredness is perfectly understandable, given the physical strain you're under and the restless nights of frequent pee breaks and tossing and turning, while trying to get comfortable. Now's the time to slow down and save up your energy for labor day (and beyond). If you've been sitting or lying down for a long time, don't jump up too quickly. Blood can pool in your feet and legs, causing a temporary drop in your blood pressure when you get up that can make you feel dizzy.


If you notice itchy red bumps or welts on your belly and possibly your thighs and buttocks as well, you may have a condition called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP for short). Up to one percent of pregnant women develop PUPPP, which is harmless but can be quite uncomfortable. See your practitioner so she can make sure it's not a more serious problem, provide treatment to make you more comfortable, and refer you to a dermatologist if necessary. Also be sure to call her if you feel intense itchiness all over your body, even if you don't have a rash. It could signal a liver problem.

Belly shots

Here is by belly at 33w 1d. I still look pretty good :) as Mike says "You are carrying all your weight in your belly." That's him being nice! haha

33 Weeks

How far along: 33 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I am starting to feel "huge" although I am not too bad. I am no longer weighting myself which is helping me but I am starting to not feel so pretty....last appt I was up 26 punds so I am guessing I am around 28 this time (my appt is Wednesday). I am just hoping to stay undeer that 35 pound mark...which I should be pretty close. Crossing my fingers!

Sleep: is ok....I am getting up every few hours to pee and am starting to have trouble going back to sleep.

Best moment this week: well best moment in the last few weeks was def. the baby shower. I got a lot of wonderful things and my friends did a great job!! It was beautiful.

Movement: he is rolling and kicking up a storm in there.

Food cravings: not much, salad maybe. I am not as hungry as I used to be which is nice.

Food aversions: protein...still

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: None, still feeling pretty good :)

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie, for now at least.

What I miss: sushi...we were talking about it last night at Greg and Alicia's...yum

What I am looking forward to: my back not hurting anymore

Weekly Wisdom: enjoy being cute pregnant before I turn into fat pregnant...I am getting close

Milestones: I made it to 33 weeks!


How your baby's growing:
This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. (The pressure on the head during birth is so intense that many babies are born with a conehead-like appearance.) These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.


How your life's changing:
As your baby fills out even more of your belly, lots of things might start to change: Whereas before you were sashaying, you may find yourself waddling. Finding an easy position to sit in — let alone sleep — is becoming more of a challenge. And bumping into chairs and counters is par for the course.

You may be feeling some achiness and even numbness in your fingers, wrists, and hands. Like many other tissues in your body, those in your wrist can retain fluid, which can increase pressure in the carpal tunnel, a bony canal in your wrist. Nerves that run through this "tunnel" may end up pinched, creating numbness; tingling, shooting or burning pain; or a dull ache. Try wearing a splint to stabilize your wrist or propping your arm up with a pillow when you sleep. If your work requires repetitive hand movements (at a keyboard or on an assembly line, for instance), remember to stretch your hands when you take breaks — which should be frequently.

Many women are still feeling sexy at this stage — and their partners often agree. You may need to make some adjustments, but for most women, sex during pregnancy is fine right up until their water breaks or their labor starts.

30 Weeks

I will actually be 31 weeks tomorrow so I am still technically 30, but barely!! Mike is going to take another picture this week so I will post that later.

How far along: 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I am trying not to weight myself so much, but it is around 25.5lbs. I waited 2 whole weeks between weighting which was nice and I don't know if I am going to actually weight myslef anymore or just let my OB weight me....I think I will do one last one at home when I actually go into labor and thats it :)

Sleep: is not as great. I am still doing pretty well, but I do have leg cramps and am getting up at least 4 times a night to pee :(

Best moment this week: Mike was "playing" with Gavin. It was so cool to have Mike rub/move my belly and feel the baby kick/hit him back. It was great!!! I am so glad Mike is so excited!

Movement: he is rolling and kicking up a storm in there.

Food cravings: blueberry eggos

Food aversions: chicken and I made steak on Friday and had to give it to the dogs it tasted so bad to me!

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs: None, I don't think....I might be getting BH but I can't be sure. I feel great either way.

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie, for now at least.

What I miss: Sleeping through the night

What I am looking forward to: the baby shower next week and seeing my sister and parents :)

Weekly Wisdom: I am enjoying my pregnancy while I am still not too big!

Milestones: I made it to 30 weeks!

How your baby's growing:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). 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.)

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.

Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.

Nursery In Progress

Here are some Picture's of Gavin's Nursery. It is still in Progress:







Here is his coming home outfit: