How far along? Thirty-four weeks - 4/8/11
How big is baby?
Have I mentioned that I don't like cantaloupe?
(I don't like cantaloupe.)
Next appointment: April 12th.
Symptoms: I've been in denial about it, but I'm starting to swell a little bit. This wouldn't be so bad, except it's causing painful cramping that's been keeping me up at night. I only had swelling with my first pregnancy, so it's weird that I'm having it this time around. I had forgotten what it felt like. Other than that, just the usual stuff, accompanied by some pretty intense, frequent Braxton Hicks contractions. This is the "fun" stage.
(Side note: I'd like to travel back in time and punch Dr. John Braxton Hicks right in his ugly face.)
(Side note: I'd like to travel back in time and punch Dr. John Braxton Hicks right in his ugly face.)
Reflections on this week: Had a lot of discomfort this week, but it was pretty decent, all in all. I don't really have much to report. That's probably a good thing.
What I'm looking forward to: My appointment next Tuesday falls on a pretty special day, which we will refer to as "Black Tuesday." I'm hoping my appointment goes well and that Nathan and I will get to do something fun afterward. I wonder if we qualify for senior citizen discounts yet? Anyway, I think I might put some thought into starting to pack up for the kids' inevitable overnight stay at my parents' house and my stay in the hospital. It doesn't hurt to be prepared. After all, Zoe came almost two weeks early, so I'm ready for anything. The rest of the month will be pretty busy, so it will make me feel more prepared if I can take care of some things now.
More about baby: Baby now weighs about 4.75 pounds 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 central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. 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.
More about baby: Baby now weighs about 4.75 pounds 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 central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. 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.
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