What "They" Say About Our Baby's Development: Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
Mama: Your baby's very active now. Your practitioner may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let her know if you ever notice a decrease in activity. You may need a nonstress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition. Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy, where laying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might note that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins" lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
Weekly Food Comparison: A butternut squash
The Good: More and more movement everyday
The Bad: Not being able to go to the gym - doctor officially banned me the other day. He's not taking any chances with my heart, so I've been assigned a life on the couch. I can take walks occasionally, so hopefully it's nice this weekend and I can get a good one in.
The Weird: More fatigue as well as my center of gravity has shifted and doing simple things like lifting the laundry basket hurt now.
Currently Craving/Avoiding:
Avoiding: Nothing other than what I have been avoiding
Craving: More "cravings of the moment"
Doctor Updates: Next appointment is Tuesday, January 12th.
Total weight gain/loss: 18 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yes, still mostly bottoms.
Stretch marks? 0
Sleep: Ok still.
Best moment this week: Feeling him move, kick and kick back at my hand
Movement: A lot more at night. Very strong kicks at night and more rolling movement in the mornings and throughout the day.
Food cravings: See above.
Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? One part seems to be trying to pop out.
What I miss: Wine
What I am looking forward to: Getting the stroller, car seat, dresser and crib mattress soon!
The Weekly Belly Bump: 29 week photos!
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