Rebekah's Update for Week 31:
Yup. I'm still here.
Still not sleeping, but I'd imagine that will be the story of my life for the next 6 months, at least!
Rachel looked at me the other day, and said, "Mama! Look at your belly". Apparently, she just realized that my belly is HUGE!! I went to lay down last night, and it seems that as soon as I do, Emily starts to adjust accordingly. So, I called Rachel into the room, and she got to feel Emily kicking around. Rachel was amazed! Then, of course, Sam climbed onto the bed, and said, "I wanna..feel....Enimy." Ah! To be two!!!
We officially have the countdown on the refrigerator. I think that Rusty enjoys the countdown just as much as Rachel, but he'd never admit it!!
Only 8 weeks to go!!!
Yup. I'm still here.
Still not sleeping, but I'd imagine that will be the story of my life for the next 6 months, at least!
Rachel looked at me the other day, and said, "Mama! Look at your belly". Apparently, she just realized that my belly is HUGE!! I went to lay down last night, and it seems that as soon as I do, Emily starts to adjust accordingly. So, I called Rachel into the room, and she got to feel Emily kicking around. Rachel was amazed! Then, of course, Sam climbed onto the bed, and said, "I wanna..feel....Enimy." Ah! To be two!!!
We officially have the countdown on the refrigerator. I think that Rusty enjoys the countdown just as much as Rachel, but he'd never admit it!!
Only 8 weeks to go!!!
Woo Hoo!!
**WARNING TO THE SQUEAMISH**
-This quite possibly is too much information for you-
-This quite possibly is too much information for you-
This is the update from the website: Week 31
Your Baby's Development
By now your baby is urinating approximately several cups of urine a day into the amniotic fluid. He or she is also swallowing amniotic fluid, which is completely replaced several times a day. Excess fluid in the amniotic sac (known as polyhydramnios) may mean that the baby isn't swallowing normally or that there is a gastrointestinal obstruction. Inadequate fluid in the amniotic sac (oligohydramnios) may mean that the baby isn't urinating properly and could indicate a problem with the kidneys or urinary tract. Your health care provider will measure your levels of amniotic fluid as part of your routine ultrasound.
By now your baby is urinating approximately several cups of urine a day into the amniotic fluid. He or she is also swallowing amniotic fluid, which is completely replaced several times a day. Excess fluid in the amniotic sac (known as polyhydramnios) may mean that the baby isn't swallowing normally or that there is a gastrointestinal obstruction. Inadequate fluid in the amniotic sac (oligohydramnios) may mean that the baby isn't urinating properly and could indicate a problem with the kidneys or urinary tract. Your health care provider will measure your levels of amniotic fluid as part of your routine ultrasound.
Your Body
Have you decided whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby? Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breast milk as the best form of infant nutrition, the decision about how to feed your child is a personal one. Talk to your health care provider or a lactation consultant if you need more information before making your choice.
The milk glands in your breasts may have started to make colostrum by now. Colostrum is the pre-milk that provides your baby with calories and nutrients for the first few days before your milk comes in if you plan to breastfeed. For some women, it is thin and watery. For others, it is thick and yellowish. If you notice your breasts leaking colostrum, you can buy disposable or washable breast pads to protect your clothing.
Have you decided whether to breastfeed or formula feed your baby? Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breast milk as the best form of infant nutrition, the decision about how to feed your child is a personal one. Talk to your health care provider or a lactation consultant if you need more information before making your choice.
The milk glands in your breasts may have started to make colostrum by now. Colostrum is the pre-milk that provides your baby with calories and nutrients for the first few days before your milk comes in if you plan to breastfeed. For some women, it is thin and watery. For others, it is thick and yellowish. If you notice your breasts leaking colostrum, you can buy disposable or washable breast pads to protect your clothing.
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1 comment:
Awwww! Poor baby in the picture looks so cramped! Somebody let him/her out!!
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