Week #27 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

Week 27!!!

Size of baby? almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended.

Total Weight Gain? AHHH! 13 pounds this time, per the doc @24 weeks. I am probably at about 15 lbs now I think.

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Sleep? Not so great... having a hard time being comfortable in any position. And I still have 3 more months to go?! Yikes.

Best moment this week? I'm not going to lie, this week was rough. Just really uncomfortable, the baby was less active which freaked me out. I'm hot hot hot (it was 116 here this week!).

Food cravings? Bakery stuff like cinnamon rolls, brownies, etc.

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine. (this really doesn't change ever!)

What I'm looking forward to? this baby being born!! I am uncomfortable.

Milestones: This is the last official week of the 2nd trimester!! Next week I'm in the third and final trimester, wow.

What's next?: Sep 6th... next OB appt and next ultrasound to check on his kidney.

Emotions: Starting to get anxious about preparing for the baby. Drug boxes out of storage from when Ryder was a baby but haven't gone through them yet.

Symptoms: Achy body. Moderate swelling in my feet at the end of the work day.

From babycenter.com:

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.

Week #26 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

Week 26!!!

Size of baby? Baby is the size of an English hothouse cucumberYour baby is as tall as an English hothouse cucumber and weighs about 1 2/3 pounds. (Length: 14 inches, head to heel.)

Total Weight Gain? AHHH! 13 pounds this time, per the doc @24 weeks. I think I've held steady this past week.

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Sleep? Pretty good overall but I'm sleeping really light. The slightest noise wakes me up.

Best moment this week? Baby is really really active. You can see him move from the outside.

Food cravings? Burger and Fries.

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine. (this really doesn't change ever!)

What I'm looking forward to? this baby being born!! Starting to get uncomfortable.

Milestones: Almost to the third trimester.

What's next?: Not much this month.

Emotions: Starting to get anxious about preparing for the baby. Drug boxes out of storage from when Ryder was a baby but haven't gone through them yet.

Symptoms: Achy body. Mild swelling in my feet.

From babycenter.com:

How your baby's growing:

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 fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.

Photos from last week's ultrasound:

Week #25 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

Week 25!

Size of baby? Rutabaga (from head to butt) which is about 13.5", about 1.5 pound. (Okay, interesting enough... babycenter.com has said the baby is 1.5 lbs for two weeks now... and at my ultrasound this week they measured the baby's weight to be about 1.75 lbs! So I must be growing a giant!)

Total Weight Gain? AHHH! 13 pounds this time, per the doc. A 5 lb gain in one month! EEK. She said that jump was larger than average but that 13 pounds overall is on the low-to-average side. Okay I guess that is okay... but I need to stop the giant jumps in weight!

Maternity clothes? Yes.... but I need some more pants!

Sleep? Pretty good overall but I'm sleeping really light. The slightest noise wakes me up.

Best moment this week? Seeing the baby at the ultrasound!! He was so cute. He even waved his hand right across the screen like he was saying "HI"! However at the ultrasound we found out the baby has a kidney that has been blocked and it grossly swollen (called hydronephrosis) and they don't expect it to work after his birth. :(

Food cravings? Burger and Fries.

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine. (this really doesn't change ever!)

What I'm looking forward to? this baby being born!! Starting to get uncomfortable.

Milestones: Passed the "heart test" to make sure this baby wasn't born with heart problems (like his big brother was)... However heard other sad news, see above.

What's next?: A really hot August! Nothing too exciting planned. My early Sept appt will test me for gestational diabetes, praying I pass that nasty test.

Emotions: Have started really planning things like a registry. Starting looking at nursery decoration ideas.

Symptoms: Achy body... sciatia nerve pain has gotten better (knock on wood). Mild swelling in my feet.

From babycenter.com:

How your baby's growing:

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

Week #24 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

Size of baby? Ear of Corn (from head to butt) which is about 11", about 1.5 pound.

Total Weight Gain? I'm getting nervous about this!! Doc will officially tell me on Monday but I'm thinking just over 10 lbs, eeek!

Maternity clothes? Yes.... but I need some more pants!

Sleep? Pretty good overall but I'm sleeping really light. The slightest noise wakes me up.

Best moment this week? Dual Baby Shower for me and a good friend.

Food cravings? SWEETS like cookies, brownies, etc.

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine. (this really doesn't change ever!)

What I'm looking forward to? Ultrasound monday!

Milestones: 24 weeks!!! This means the baby actually has a chance of survival if born this early.

What's next?: August 8th: Having a high tech cardio-ultrasound on the baby's hear (yay for another peek at baby!) and my monthly OB appointment.

Emotions: Have started really planning things like a registry. Starting looking at nursery decoration ideas.

Symptoms: Achy body... severe sciatia nerve pain. Mild swelling in my feet.

From babycenter.com:

How your baby's growing:

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 (picture an ear of corn), 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.

Week #23 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

Size of baby? Large Mango (from head to butt which is about 11", over 1 pound.

Total Weight Gain? I'm getting nervous about this!! I go to the doc in a week and a half and I'm getting scared... I think I had a big jump this month.

Maternity clothes? Yes.... still need to shop!! But now that my belly is rounder I can wear tight shirts and look pregnant and not fat! So I'm able to wear some of my pre-pregnancy shirts and show off my bump now.

Sleep? Pretty good overall but I'm sleeping really light. The slightest noise wakes me up.

Best moment this week? Getting ready to go to San Diego in a couple days!

Food cravings? Actually got into an ice cream craving this week. I never want ice cream normally!

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine. (this really doesn't change ever!)

What I'm looking forward to? Dual friend baby shower in 2 weeks.

Milestones: Almost to that magical 24 week mark...

What's next?: August 8th: Having a high tech cardio-ultrasound on the baby's hear (yay for another peek at baby!) and my monthly OB appointment.

Emotions: Have started really planning things like a registry. Starting looking at nursery decoration ideas.

Symptoms: Achy body... severe sciatia nerve pain. Mild swelling in my feet.

From babycenter.com:
How your baby's growing:
Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With his sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that he's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see his squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in his 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 he hears them outside the womb.

Week #22 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

How far along? 22 weeks

Size of baby? Spaghetti Squash, about 11", a 1 pounder!!! (big jump in weight over last week and officially 1 pound) Okay, so hopefully my baby's guts aren't spilling out like this photo, but it was the best one that also showed a hand to give you a size reference!:
Total Weight Gain? 8 pounds according to my last doctor appointment about 2.5 weeks ago. I think I may be up 10 pounds now. That is what my evil home scale says anyways. I can see my face is a little more fatter.

Maternity clothes? Yes.... still need to shop!! But now that my belly is rounder I can wear tight shirts and look pregnant and not fat! So I'm able to wear some of my pre-pregnancy shirts and show off my bump now.

Sleep? Pretty good overall but I'm sleeping really light. The slightest noise wakes me up.

Best moment this week? I **think** I'm ready to decide on Kasey's favorite name as the baby's name....

Food cravings? Buttery garlic bread, daily. Also I've helped myself to a few bowls of Multi Grain Cheerios as dessert late at night... this was a funny craving I also had with Ryder and seriously had a bowl of cereal almost every night!! Kasey still teases me about that... looks like this odd craving might be making a comeback!

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine. (this really doesn't change ever!)

What I'm looking forward to? My mom, Ryder, and me have a vacation planned to San Diego next week! Dual friend baby shower in 2 weeks.

Milestones: Almost to that magical 24 week mark...

What's next?: August 8th: Having a high tech cardio-ultrasound on the baby's hear (yay for another peek at baby!) and my monthly OB appointment.

Emotions: Have started really planning things like a registry... even bought a bassinet (crib last week). Starting looking at nursery decoration ideas.

Symptoms: Achy body... severe sciatia nerve pain. Mild swelling in my feet.

From babycenter.com:
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.

Week #21 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

How far along? 21 weeks

Size of baby? Length of a Carrot, about 10.5", 13 ounces (big jump in length over last week!)

Total Weight Gain? 8 pounds according to my last doctor appointment about 1.5 weeks ago. However I think I've lost a pound or two since that appointment. If you compare this week's belly pic with last week I don't think there is any change. I also noticed my home scale went down about 2 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Yes although, like a broken record, I still need to buy more!! I have 1 pair of jeans, 1 pair of kahkis', 1 dress pants and 1 jean skirt I have to rotate through every day! Most of them I don't even like.

Sleep? Its gotten better. My bladder is letting me sleep a little more solidly, so that is good! I need about 9 hours of sleep a night, minimum. But I can make it through an entire day without needing a nap, so that is good.

Best moment this week? I can really tell if baby boy is head down, head up, laying on his side, etc by where I'm feeling the kicks. Its kinda fun to envision what he is doing in there.

Food cravings? None really. Any bread or carb sounds good but no real cravings.

What I miss? Feeling energetic enough to be social. Wine.

What I'm looking forward to? My mom, Ryder, and me have a vacation planned to San Diego in two weeks. Looking forward to some beach and pool time!! And Sea World! Also, my friends and I are in the midst of planning a dual baby shower for me and a close friend Bethany whom is moving to Chicago in a couple weeks.

Milestones: Looking pregnant (in tight clothes). Still look fat in loose clothes. :)

What's next?: August 8th: Having a high tech cardio-ultrasound on the baby's hear (yay for another peek at baby!) and my monthly OB appointment.

Emotions: Ready to start buying/planning things...in fact we bought a crib this week! Overall lack of energy or desire to do much.

Symptoms: Achy body... severe sciatia nerve pain.

From babycenter.com:
How your baby's growing:
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to his activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.

Week #20 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

How far along? 20 weeks (magical half way point)

Size of baby? A Banana from top of head to rump, about 6" from top of head to rump, 10.5 ounces

Total Weight Gain? 8 pounds officially (according to my doctor today). He said that was great and I'm doing awesome with weight gain but I feel like it is a lot!! I found a chart here that says I'm just above the "low" of end of 6 lbs at 20 weeks, the high end being 18 pounds. So I guess I'm doing ok?

Maternity clothes? Yes! Summer dresses are a life saver!

Sleep? Pretty decent. I can easily sleep 10-12 hours a night and not feel like I slept too much.

Best moment this week? Nothing too big this week.

Food cravings? Arby's Chicken Strips!!! Could I eat any worse?!

What I miss? Not having achy hips!!

What I'm looking forward to? Deciding on a name. This has been very hard.

Milestones: On the downhill slope now!

What's next?: A Special Cardio Ultrasound on the baby at 24 weeks since Ryder was born with two holes in his heart, they want to make sure its not genetic and help this baby if at all possible.

Emotions: Emotional!! Stressed!!

Symptoms: Lots of pain in my hips and right leg. Especially if I'm moving positions or sitting too long.

From http://www.babycenter.com/: How your baby's growing:

our baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure,measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)

He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).

Week #19 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

How far along? 19 weeks

(Can't get Blogger to rotate my ultrasound photos. Oh well!)

Size of baby? A Mango from top of head to rump, about 6" from top of head to rump, 8.5 ounces

Total Weight Gain? According to my last doc appt only 2 lbs... but I think I may be up 6 lbs now according to my home scale. Eek. Also, I felt like my belly really popped this week... and no doubt, the baby gained an extra couple ounces more this week then the past few weeks.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Summer dresses are a life saver!

Sleep? MUCH better. Getting up to pee a lot less (which is awesome).

Best moment this week? ULTRASOUND!! See pictures. Little man was squirming away the whole time and even decided to grab onto his man-parts for while and hang out... yup, he is certainly a BOY!

Food cravings? Arby's Chicken Strips!!! Could I eat any worse?!

What I miss? Not having achy hips!!

What I'm looking forward to? Deciding on a name. This has been very hard.

Milestones: The half-way point ultrasound. And, if this baby comes as early as Ryder did, my pregnancy is half over already!

What's next?: Next week is the official "half way" point.

Emotions: Emotional!! Stressed!!

Symptoms: Lots of pain in my hips and right leg. Especially if I'm moving positions or sitting too long.

From http://www.babycenter.com/: How your baby's growing:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

Week #18 - Baby Boy #2 Adventure

How far along? 18 weeks... forgot to take a belly picture this week!! OOPS!

Size of baby? A Bell Pepper from top of head to rump, about 5.5" from top of head to rump, 7 ounces

Total Weight Gain? According to my last doc appt only 2 lbs... but I think I may be up 4 lbs now according to my home scale. Eek.

Maternity clothes? Yes! I need to buy more pants... I have nothing that fits!

Sleep? Insomnia slowing going away, thank God! Sleeping a little better.

Best moment this week? Knowing for sure I can feel tiny movements of this baby! So amazing. They can be easy to miss but if I'm laying down or sitting in a chair, I can't miss them.

Food cravings? None really. Any bread or carb sounds good but no real cravings.

What I miss? Sound sleep.

What I'm looking forward to? My ultrasound next week!

Milestones: ??

What's next?: June 30th - Ultrasound.

Emotions: Cranky. Tired. Getting Excited.

Symptoms: Lots of pain in my hips and right leg. Racing heart. Low blood sugar problems seem to be easing up.

From http://www.babycenter.com/: How your baby's growing:

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

Vegas Baby!!

Kasey, Dani, Sheri, Serenity, & Ryder: Ryder & his cousin Serenity have been missing each other so we planned a rendezvous in Vegas! While this may seem like an odd place to take a 4 and 6 year old... Vegas is almost exactly half way between our Phoenix house and the Nish's Utah house. We found a realatively cheap hotel with plenty of family amenities. While the Orleans was not the most fabulous place I've ever been in Vegas, it worked out just fine for us. We spent 4 days just hanging out and letting the kids get in some quality cousin time.

Bowling:

Cheap breakfast in our hotel room: (Kids actually mixed Lucky Charms and Coco Puffs together.... gross!)

Lots of Pool Time:

Week #17 - Baby BOY #2 Adventure

Bigger belly for sure over last week!

How far along? 17 weeks

Size of baby? A Turnip!, about 5", 5 ounces

Total Weight Gain? According to my last doc appt only 2 lbs... but I think I may be up 4 lbs now according to my home scale. Eek.

Maternity clothes? Yes! I need to buy more pants... I have nothing that fits!

Sleep? I am getting some insomnia now. Also getting a lot of body aches and pains that wake me sometimes. Not fun. I still feel pretty good most mornings. But I'm pretty worn out by the end of the day.

Best moment this week? Getting to see Ryder & Serenity together during our Vegas trip.

Food cravings? None really. Any bread or carb sounds good but no real cravings.

What I miss? Sound sleep.

What I'm looking forward to? The "big" ultrasound at the end of the month.

Milestones: FOR SURE I feel little baby boy bumping around in there a lot now. Pretty cool. Also we "may" have a name. Kasey is set on it and I'm working on falling in love with it too.

What's next?: June 30th - Ultrasound.

Emotions: Cranky. Tired. Getting Excited.

Symptoms: Shortness of breath. Wait. No breath! Yes, its that bad. Low blood sugar issues if I don't eat often and that makes me feel horrible.

From http://www.babycenter.com/: How your baby's growing:
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — his lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and he's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. He can move his joints, and his sweat glands are starting to develop.

(This week's picture took many takes because a little booger kept jumping in the photo. Here is one funny attempt:)