32 wk update

How far along: 32w

Best of the week: my mom is here, done with grad school
Worst of the week: missing chris
Symptoms: fatigue, leaking, reflux, no sleep at night

All About Amelia
Movement: super duper active, especially when i'm lying down
Position: still moving around, but less room to do so, mostly head down and/or in my ribs
Last weight: 4lbs, 6 oz (taken 7/29)
Growth developments: fine-tuning central nervous system, genitals, teeth, and eyes
Last heart rate: 136 bpm (taken 7/29)

Mamacita's Details
Weight: -6.5 from pre-pregnancy weight (STILL no change!)
Cravings: chocolate, water
Fundal height: 32 cm (taken 7/29)
What I Miss: a full night's sleep
Sleep: 4-5 hrs at night with one 1 hr nap.  
Been researching: cloth diapering, non-stress tests
Big news this week: Pitino on the stand, Wikileaks

Coming Soon...
What I'm looking forward to: Brett arriving Saturday, continued nesting
Next on the medical horizon: non-stress tests 2x/wk
Dates: Dr appt: 8/11, Chris home: ~9/20, Due date: 9/24


Amelia got a wonderful report at the 32wk appt.  She is 68%ile for weight, which greatly pleased the doctor. All of her measurements are on track and even a bit ahead.  I am now going to be seeing the doctor every two weeks.


At the ultrasound, she had much less room to move around, but was still a little squirrelly.  There was no evidence of fluids near the cervix, which is very good.  We saw all her major parts, including her femur, heart, brain, and profile.  She was playing with her feet and also had her arms above her head.


My report was not as good, but still okay.  I have still not gained any weight, but as long as she is growing, they are not super worried about it.  My BP was the highest it's ever been (140/96 and 133/96), so they are displeased with that.  I am currently doing another 24hr urinalysis to check for protein spillage.  The doctor ordered non-stress tests done every Tues & Fri, so I will start with those today.


I have finished grad school, so all I have left to do now is get ready for baby.  What a relief!


(pictures forthcoming)

other blog

For my last Master's class, I had to create a reading journal blog.  Thus, my "about me" changed (gosh it sounds so stuffy!)

For those of you in that mindset, here is the link to my reading journal blog.
(This is also so I don't lose it if I'm away from my computer.)

We have to read and critique 18 books over the next few weeks.
If you have any suggestions of non-mainstream titles published within the last 10 years, I'd love to hear them.

(Our major topics are: Caldecott winners, Newbery winners, diversity, international titles, & books to films.  Harry Potter is on-limits, since I've never read/seen them, but I cannot bring myself to give it another chance.  No Hungry Caterpillar, etc.)

(link)

29 wk update

How far along: 29w

Best of the week: cool weather, passing all my labs
Worst of the week: missing my parents
Symptoms: fatigue, leaking, reflux, charley horses

All About Amelia
New developments: None to report
Movement: super duper active
Position: easily moving between side-to-side and up-and-down
Last weight: 1 lb, 10 oz (taken 6/7) - according to growth charts, she should be over 2.5 lbs now
Growth developments: brain, lungs, and muscles developing
Last heart rate: 143 bpm (taken 7/8)

Mamacita's Details
Weight: -6 from pre-pregnancy weight (STILL no change!)
Cravings: chocolate, water
Fundal height: 29 cm (taken 7/8)
What I Miss: having plans with people
Sleep: 6-7 hrs at night with one 1-1.5 hr nap.  
Been researching: cloth diapering, induction rates with high blood pressure
Big news this week: Lebron as egomaniac, Russian spies caught

Coming Soon...
What I'm looking forward to: nesting
Next on the medical horizon: monitoring
Dates: Dr appt: 7/28, Ultrasound: 7/28, Chris home: ~9/20, Due date: 9/24


My 28 wk appt went pretty well.  Doctor was pleased to see I passed my glucose tolerance test, CBC, and urinalysis.  My proteins were higher, as was my blood pressure, so he's carefully monitoring both.  I have still not gained any weight, which he was displeased about.  All of baby's growth is on track, though.  I will now be seeing him every 3 weeks.

28 week update

How far along: 28w, 1d

Best of the week: Mom & Dad visiting
Worst of the week: the heat in the house
Symptoms: swollen feet, fatigue, leaking, reflux, crankiness

All About Amelia
New developments: None to report
Movement: much less active (probable growth spurt)
Position: easily moving between side-to-side and up-and-down
Last weight: 1 lb, 10 oz (taken 6/7) - according to growth charts, she should be over 2 lbs now
Growth developments: brain developing, eyes opening and shutting as a reflex
Last heart rate: 157 bpm (taken 6/9)

Mamacita's Details
Weight: -6 from pre-pregnancy weight (no change)
Cravings: root beer
Fundal height: 22.5 cm (taken 6/9)
What I Miss: Chris
Sleep: 5-6 hrs at night with 1 nap.  MUCH better with my new body pillow chris got!
Clothes of the week: Tank top + skirt
Music of the week: None
Big news this week: USA out of World Cup, bear attack @ the Gorge

Coming Soon...
What I'm looking forward to: dr's appt on 7/8, cooler weather
Next on the medical horizon: lab results
Dates: Dr appt: 7/8, Ultrasound: 7/28, Chris home: ~9/20, Due date: 9/24