33 weeks

Only 7 more weeks to go! Or less! That's less than 50 days! Holy crapola! So not much has gone on this week. We had a prenatal breastfeeding class at the hospital last week and a basic infant care class a couple of days ago which gave us good information. While at the hospital sirens started going off saying "Code Red" and everyone in the room stated to panic a bit. Come to find out Code Red is a fire but it was in a small contained area of the hospital so we were fine. Nothing like 20 or so pregnant women getting slightly panicked though!

Dan still isn't back to work but we are hoping it happens soon, espeically with my maternity leave coming up. I had a substitute all lined up for my classroom when I go out and she recently backed out for another position. So now myself and the secretary are scrambling a bit to find someone to cover for me. Fingers are crossed that I can find someone good on short notice!

When it comes to the pregnancy I'm just getting more and more uncomfortable. Sleeping is rough, my hips and lower back (especially near my tailbone) hurt all the time. Rolling over in bed is such an ordeal that I literally dread it, but if I stay then my hips get even more sore. I know Landon needs more baking time, but I'm ready to get this show on the road! Lol

Below are my 33 week belly pictures and then what is going on with Landon and I this week:

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.
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.

32 weeks

So only 8 weeks left to go! Had a doctor's appointment yesterday and everything went well. I only put on 1/2 a pound in the last 2 weeks putting my total to 16 lbs, not too bad! Also discussed Landon being breech still with the doctor. He told us that if he is still breech at 36 weeks than we will schedule a c-section from there. After 36 weeks the chances of him turning are lower due to him having very little room. I'm a little bummed since we just had our Prepartation for Birth class on Sunday and I was really hoping for a natural birth (with an epidural). Oh well, as long as he is safe and healthy! Here are my 32 week belly pictures.

Here is what is going on with Landon and I this week:

By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth.
To accommodate you and your baby's growing needs, your blood volume has increased 40 to 50 percent since you got pregnant. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and crowding your stomach, the consequences may be shortness of breath and heartburn. To help relieve your discomfort, try sleeping propped up with pillows and eating smaller meals more often.You may have lower-back pain as your pregnancy advances. If you do, let your caregiver know right away, particularly if you haven't had back pain before, since it can be a sign of preterm labor. Assuming it's not preterm labor that's ailing you, you can probably blame your growing uterus and hormonal changes for your aching back. Your expanding uterus shifts your center of gravity and stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, changing your posture and putting a strain on your back. Hormonal changes in pregnancy loosen your joints and the ligaments that attach your pelvic bones to your spine. This can make you feel less stable and cause pain when you walk, stand, sit for long periods, roll over in bed, get out of a low chair or the tub, bend, or lift things.

31 week ultrasound pics

So today we went for an elective ultrasound to see baby Landon. It was great, even though Landon was VERY stubborn. He kept on holding his hand in front of his face! I have tons of pics with his hand in the way, but these are some that are better. The woman doesn't do measurements since it's elective but said he looked like a big boy. He is currently butt down, with is bottom down under my left hip, his legs up along my left side and his head just above my belly button. He's pretty much sitting in a V-shape. The description of each pic is above it.

Showing how long his legs are, this is just his femur. So from the knee to the foot takes up the whole screen!

His cute face, I know it looks like he has a black eye, but it's just a shadow

If you look close, you can see some fuzz coming off his head which they said is his hair

Has a little smile

Side view

That think across his face is his arm
Showing his heartbeat at 145 bpm

hand near the face again

lol, still a boy!

These are 2 different videos, the one on the left is of him moving around a bit and the one on the right shows his abdomen in 2D real quick as he has the hiccups

31 weeks

31 down and 9 more to go! Or less! Not much has been going on lately, just taking it easy. Dan and I went to Target, Walmart and Babies R Us today to get a few more things that we needed with giftcards that we had. We're getting very excited!

Tomorrow we are going for an elective ultrasound. Our doctor said they probably won't do another one, so we are going to get a 3D/4D one done that will show us if Landon is still breech, if he is still a he, and what our cute little guy looks like! I'll post some pictures tomorrow since they are giving me a CD with all the pics.

The doctor thinks that Landon is head down now and I'm beginning to think so too since when he gets the hiccups I feel like they are in my nether regions! Supposedly if he's head down though I'd be feeling kicks in my ribs and the highest up I feel kicks is about 1-2 inches above my belly button. I think that I'm carrying low though and having a long torso gives little guy some more room in there.

This Sunday we also go for our Preperation for Birth class at the hospital. It's an all day thing, but hopefully we'll get some good information.

Here are my 31 week pictures:

Here is Callie trying out our Boppy Pillow:

And here is what is going on with Landon and I this week:

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand — even those that don't hurt — may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before.

30 weeks

So I'm 30 weeks today, three-fourths of the way there! I can't believe that little Landon will be here in 10 weeks or less! Everything is getting harder with this belly; getting out of bed has become a 5 step process and forget about bending over. Dan will laugh at me because I'll drop something and just stare at it, almost willing it back into my hand (he usually just picks it up for me).

We went for our hospital visit yesterday. It was quick but informative, they showed us the labor & delivery rooms (which are really nice!) and the recovery rooms (which are even nicer!). All rooms are single so you don't have to share with anyone, and in the recovery room there is a murphy bed for Dan so that he doesn't have to curl up in a chair. We also preregistered, that way we don't have to fill out forms when I'm in labor!

I have my 30 week doctor's appt tomorrow so hopefully we'll get some more information. I'm pretty sure Landon is still breech so I want to know if we can do another ultrasound at some point to find out and to find out if he's still measuring ahead of schedule.

Here is my 30 week belly picture, I had just gotten out of the shower, so I apologize for the hair :)

Here is what is going on with Landon and I this week:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

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.