how far along: 34 weeks...only 6 more weeks until her original due date and only 3 more weeks until she's full-term!
Madelyn’s size: somewhere between 17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 (She weighed 5 lbs. 5 oz. at our appointment today [Wednesday])… about the size of a butternut squash
weight gain: 1 pound this week, 29 pounds total (which is surprising considering I've been on bed rest and have been eating a ton of fast food...but I'm not complaing!)
maternity clothes: Yes
stretch marks: None
sleep: Finding it difficult to get comfortable most nights, due to reflux and upper back pain.
best moment this week: I was feeling pretty down after being put on bed rest, so last Saturday, Daddy went on a shopping spree for Madelyn at Carter's, to cheer me up! Also, he's been super helpful, running errands and cleaning, to help pick up some of the slack around here!
best moment this week: I was feeling pretty down after being put on bed rest, so last Saturday, Daddy went on a shopping spree for Madelyn at Carter's, to cheer me up! Also, he's been super helpful, running errands and cleaning, to help pick up some of the slack around here!
food cravings: Sweets
symptoms: Reflux/heartburn. Occasional Braxton Hicks contractions. Thanks to the bed rest and medication, they're not as frequent. Crazy, out-of-control emotions...thank you pregnancy hormones! I have been having pain in my pubic symphysis since Monday morning, and if I move a certain way, it feels as if it's rubbing/grinding...not a comfortable feeling.
Update: At our appointment today (Wednesday), there was no change in my cervix, which means the medicine and bed rest is doing the trick. Dr. Yang seemed very pleased that we're one week closer to full-term without progressing. This is exactly what we were hoping for, and I am very happy about this news.
gender: Precious baby girl!
belly button in or out: The top part is popping out, but the middle is still just, barely in.
movement: She is very active and moves a bunch, which I love, except when it feels like she's kicking/punching me under my pelvic bone or head-butting me in the cervix.
what I miss: Being comfortable and not being on bed rest
what I'm looking forward to: Our breastfeeding class is tonight, and we start our birthing classes Sunday. (Since I'm posting this after the breastfeeding class, I will say that it was very informative, and I feel more confident after going. I hope I can remember everything once Madelyn is here, so I can put what I learned into practice!)Update: At our appointment today (Wednesday), there was no change in my cervix, which means the medicine and bed rest is doing the trick. Dr. Yang seemed very pleased that we're one week closer to full-term without progressing. This is exactly what we were hoping for, and I am very happy about this news.
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Pictures of the goodies Daddy bought for Maddy
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glad you're getting those contractions under control... how scary. you look incredible, as always, and daddy did an excellent job buying Madelyn clothes! can't wait to see this little one!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Errika. I'm so ready to meet Madelyn, but I am so nervous about her coming too early. I'm thankful that our precautions seem to be working! I was really surprised and touched at what an amazing job David did at picking out stuff for Madelyn! We're getting so close and are so excited!
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