Good news!!
Most importantly, the doctor feels much more confident now about Baby Emmel making it all the way to our due date in early April!! For quite a while, he was hoping to get us to Week 32/33/34, but today he talked about the baby coming closer to April 10th!!
Also exciting... I can move around more now that we are getting closer!! The doctor said it would be ok to do a little driving and be on my feet more. I am still supposed to take it easy and stay home as much as possible, but it's great to know that he is confident in how well bedrest has worked up to this point.
We will be heading back to the doctor on Monday, March 9th and then every week after that until we get to meet our baby!!! Thanks so much for all the support and kind thoughts over the last few months! Keep thinking positive!!! :)
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Weeks 33 & 34
Here we are... starting our 8th month of pregnancy!! It's such a comfort knowing that we have made it this far and, thankfully, that bedrest has been effective. The baby is getting bigger each day and really likes to show off in my belly... it seems to change shape all the time as Baby E wiggles around in there.
Throughout the 33rd and 34th weeks, the baby should weigh somewhere around 4 1/2 pounds. At our ultrasound a couple of weeks ago, he or she measured in at 3 pounds 4 ounces, so we are right on schedule. The layer of soft hair, called lanugo, that covers the baby's body should be falling off now. However, the protective coating, called vernix, that covers the baby's skin is getting thicker.
Most importantly, according to www.mayoclinic.com, babies born during the 34th week need extra attention, but almost all are healthy!
We go to the doctor on Monday, February 23rd for another check-up... check back soon for an update!
Throughout the 33rd and 34th weeks, the baby should weigh somewhere around 4 1/2 pounds. At our ultrasound a couple of weeks ago, he or she measured in at 3 pounds 4 ounces, so we are right on schedule. The layer of soft hair, called lanugo, that covers the baby's body should be falling off now. However, the protective coating, called vernix, that covers the baby's skin is getting thicker.
Most importantly, according to www.mayoclinic.com, babies born during the 34th week need extra attention, but almost all are healthy!
We go to the doctor on Monday, February 23rd for another check-up... check back soon for an update!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
4D Ultrasound Pictures! (31 Weeks)
Baby Emmel shows off at the 4D photo shoot... Enjoy!!!!
Flexing those muscles!
Waving to us!
A little smile!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Moving right along....
Week 30: Here we come!!
Today marks the beginning of our 30th week of pregnancy!! It is hard to believe that in 7 weeks,+002.jpg)
our baby will be considered full term!! The doctor said at our last appointment that because bed rest has been successful, he is more confident that we could make it to the due date.
Since our last post, I've had blood work done and found out that I am not anemic and do not have gestesional diabetes. I've also have had the injection to protect against any problems that would arise because of having Rh negative blood. So, overall, the last couple of weeks have run very smoothly.
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weeks, he or she is basically working on getting bigger and stronger! The baby's bones should be fully developed but are still soft and pliable. Baby E probably weighs around 3 pounds right now and will gain about 1/2 pound a week until week 37.
Our next check up is on Monday, January 26th. But, we are more excited to see the doctor in a couple of weeks for a 3D ultrasound!! The date for the ultrasound is Friday, February 6th. We will post pictures as soon as we get them!! (And in case you are wondering... we still won't be peeking to see if the baby is a boy or a girl! We can wait and so can you! Hehe! Have fun guessing!)
Today marks the beginning of our 30th week of pregnancy!! It is hard to believe that in 7 weeks,
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our baby will be considered full term!! The doctor said at our last appointment that because bed rest has been successful, he is more confident that we could make it to the due date.Since our last post, I've had blood work done and found out that I am not anemic and do not have gestesional diabetes. I've also have had the injection to protect against any problems that would arise because of having Rh negative blood. So, overall, the last couple of weeks have run very smoothly.
As for Baby Emmel, during the 29th and 30th
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weeks, he or she is basically working on getting bigger and stronger! The baby's bones should be fully developed but are still soft and pliable. Baby E probably weighs around 3 pounds right now and will gain about 1/2 pound a week until week 37.Our next check up is on Monday, January 26th. But, we are more excited to see the doctor in a couple of weeks for a 3D ultrasound!! The date for the ultrasound is Friday, February 6th. We will post pictures as soon as we get them!! (And in case you are wondering... we still won't be peeking to see if the baby is a boy or a girl! We can wait and so can you! Hehe! Have fun guessing!)
Saturday, January 10, 2009
An ending and a beginning!
We are officially ending the second trimester and beginning the third! Yeah for getting closer to meeting Baby Emmel!!
During the 27th and 28th weeks, the baby's lungs, liver, and immune systems are continuing to mature. Baby Emmel has probably tripled in length from week 12! He or she weighs between 2 and 3 pounds. The baby's eyes are beginning to open and close. He or she is sleeping for about 20 or 30 minutes at a time.
We will be going back to the doctor on Tuesday, January 13th for a check up and some testing. The doctor has put me on bed rest until Baby Emmel arrives, so right now, we are heading to the doctor about once a week still.
On Tuesday, we will have a standard gestational diabetes screening. The doctor will also be looking more into my blood type. I am Rh negative and will need to have an injection to protect myself and the baby in case he or she is Rh positive. From what the doctor said last week, this is a pretty common pregnancy issue. We'll learn more on Tuesday!
During the 27th and 28th weeks, the baby's lungs, liver, and immune systems are continuing to mature. Baby Emmel has probably tripled in length from week 12! He or she weighs between 2 and 3 pounds. The baby's eyes are beginning to open and close. He or she is sleeping for about 20 or 30 minutes at a time.
We will be going back to the doctor on Tuesday, January 13th for a check up and some testing. The doctor has put me on bed rest until Baby Emmel arrives, so right now, we are heading to the doctor about once a week still.
On Tuesday, we will have a standard gestational diabetes screening. The doctor will also be looking more into my blood type. I am Rh negative and will need to have an injection to protect myself and the baby in case he or she is Rh positive. From what the doctor said last week, this is a pretty common pregnancy issue. We'll learn more on Tuesday!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
From Baby Emmel...
Hi everyone! It's Christmas and I got some really neat stuff!! Thank you for all my cool books, clothes, shoes, and toys!!! Yipppeeee! I love Christmas already!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to meet you!! (Sorry I can't come sooner, but I'm currently working on my lungs, footprints, fingerprints, and sense of balance!)
Love, Baby Emmel (aka Peanut)
PS... I turn 25 weeks in the womb tomorrow!!!! :) :) :)
Friday, December 5, 2008
Week 22 and Recent Doctor's Appointment
Today marks week 22 for Baby Emmel! The baby should weigh about a pound by now. His or her taste buds are forming! Baby E is also experiencing the sensation of touch for the first time!
Earlier this week we went back to the doctor. The news was a little better than expected! Basically, the bed rest is working and the doctor was pleased that nothing has gotten worse. He would like me to stay on bed rest through the end of December for now. At that point he said he would actually consider sending me back to work for a while! It was great to hear that he is confident that things are at least staying stable for now.
Until next time...
Earlier this week we went back to the doctor. The news was a little better than expected! Basically, the bed rest is working and the doctor was pleased that nothing has gotten worse. He would like me to stay on bed rest through the end of December for now. At that point he said he would actually consider sending me back to work for a while! It was great to hear that he is confident that things are at least staying stable for now.
Until next time...
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