Sweet Pea - 29 weeks

This week we got to have an ultrasound! It was so amazing seeing you! You looked good and were developing right on track! Mommy's fluid was also at a good level for you! Your heartbeat was 134 and you were about 2 1/2 pounds. They took an awesome picture! You are perfect my sweet little girl! And you look just like your brother!
The one with your mouth open was during a yawn! Your little features are so precious! I love those lips! I cannot wait to kiss them!



 

 

Baby Changes:
 You now weigh about 2 1/2 pounds and are about the size of a butternut squash! You are about 15 inches long from head to heel. Your muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and your head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. Mommy needs to eat very healthy because you need lots of nutrition. You need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron.Mommy also needs lots of calcium for your bones! They are hardening now. There will be about 250 milligrams of calcium that are deposited in your hardening skeleton each day.

 

 

Movement: I feel lots of different stuff all through out the day! You like to roll a lot as well as kick! This week you decided to sit right in Mommy's ribs for a while. I kept having to push you out. :) 

Cravings: No real cravings this week. Just hungry!

Sleep: Sleep has been good. Mommy has been very tired this week!

Symptoms: My hip and leg are the biggest problems still.

Daddy update: 
Daddy is doing well. He is still busy with church stuff. This is a very busy time with retreats coming up, Upwards, Wednesday's, etc. We got to go on a date for Valentines early and Mommy and Daddy enjoyed that! He can usually feel you and see you moving pretty well now. He loves to do that. He also talks to you! He loves you very much.
 

News:
 We had a scary night this week. Brody woke up having a hard time breathing. We had to call 911 and take him to the ER to get his breathing under control. It was very scary! We are thankful Jesus took care of him. Mommy and Daddy will always do everything we can to protect you and keep you safe! The ultrasound was lots of fun to see you sweet girl! Mommy is drinking lots of water to keep fluids up to help you! Today is also Valentines Day! I can't wait to hold you next Valentines Day! Happy Valentines Day sweet girl!

 

Days until due date: 77 days - 11 weeks

I Love You Sweet Girl! Mommy

Sweet Pea - 28 weeks

We had a doctor's appointment this week! Your heart beat was 142 and measuring right on track! We will have an ultrasound next week to make sure your growth and fluid level are on track. Mommy has to drink lots of water!! Like about 120 ounces a day! Whew - its hard but I am doing it for you sweet girl! We have also made it to the 3rd trimester!! I cannot believe it!

Baby Changes:
You weight about 2 1/4 pounds and are about the size of a large eggplant. You are about 14.8 inches long. You can blink your eyes, which now sport lashes. With your eyesight developing, you might be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. You are also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

 

Movement: I'm feeling lots of kicks, rolls, elbows, knees, and hiccups. And I love every one!

Cravings: CHOCOLATE all the way lately!!! Anything Chocolate I am wanting!

Sleep: My hips just hurt sometimes but overall good. I cannot seem to stay awake much past 9 pm these days! :) 

Symptoms: Still mainly hip and leg. My stomach is starting to get a little sore from stretching but not bad. Mommy's belly button is almost all the way popped out as well!  

Daddy update: He is busy with Upwards but has been able to spend some more time at home this week with snow days. He also got to go to Little Giggles with mommy and brody and that was fun! You are going to LOVE your daddy. He is the best!
 

News:
 Poor brother threw up from the bug too :( Hopefully it will pass soon. At least we got it before you got here!
We had 3 snow days this week. Mommy and brody got to spend lots of time together and with daddy some too! We cant wait until you get to join us for the fun too!  Mommy also finally decided on your bedding! I cannot wait to get it in! This is a picture of Mommy at 28 weeks pregnant with you sweet girl!

Days until due date: 84 days - 12 weeks

Whoa! Almost to single digit weeks too! Kinda just freaked mommy out a little! Lots to do!

I Love You Sweet Girl! Mommy

Sweet Pea - 27 weeks

We are already almost to 7 months! Seriously, it is flying by!!! I feel like I have so much to do before you get here and not a lot of time. But it also seems so far away until we meet you!

Baby Changes:

 You are about 2 pounds and about the size of a cauliflower. You are about 14 1/2 inches long with your legs extended. You are sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing your eyes, and perhaps even sucking your fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your  brain is very active now. Your lungs are still immature, but they would be capable of functioningy your were to be born now.

 

Movement: Feeling you lots and more often throughout the day instead of just mostly at night! Daddy loves feeling you and I love feeling you roll around!

Cravings: CHOCOLATE all the way lately!!! Anything Chocolate I am wanting!

Sleep: I have pulled out the maternity body pillow and it is helping! I am getting more uncomfortable sleeping but still able to sleep pretty well. I will take it while I can!

Symptoms: My hips and right leg are still bothering me quite a bit. I am making it and trying to be easy on my leg.

Daddy update: Daddy is still very busy with everything coming up! We still enjoy our family time though and he is such a good daddy with Brody. I just know he will be with you too! You will have him wrapped around your finger :) 

News:
 Mommy had to do her glucose test this week. I had to drink this really super sweet drink in 5 minutes then get my blood taken. They make sure my sugar is working right because that is very important for you!!! Everything looked good and we passed sweet pea! Good job! :) I have also felt you get hiccups more often lately. Not as much as your big brother, but some! Big brother has had some tummy problems the past few days but hopefully he wont start throwing up. I think he caught mommy and daddy's bug :(
We have decided on a name for you!!! We have not told anyone yet but we will soon! :)

Days until due date: 91 days - 13 weeks

I Love You Sweet Girl! Mommy

Sweet Pea - 26 Weeks

Hi sweet girl! Your pregnancy is flying by for all of us out here! It seems like we just found out we were pregnant and now we are over half way to meeting you!

Baby Changes:
You are about 1 2/3 pounds and are about 14 inches long! You are about the size of a scallion. The network of nerves in your ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. You may now be able to hear Mommy, Daddy, and Brody's voices now! You are inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of your lungs. You are continuing to put on baby fat.

Movement: Still feeling you lots and still loving it!

Cravings: I am craving carbs again! I love pasta and breads and all that yummy stuff. Also, CHOCOLATE!!!

 

Sleep: Sleeping fairly well but I keep almost ending up on my belly. I may pull the body pillow out soon!

Symptoms: My hips and tailbone are really bothering me. They hurt to sit and walk a lot of the time.

Daddy update: Daddy is very busy with Upwards, getting ready for retreat, and youth. But we enjoy our evenings talking about you and playing with big brother Brody!

News:
 Just a normal week. We are working on getting Brody moved to his new room so you can take over the nursery! Its slow but we are getting there! :) Not so fun - both mommy and daddy got a stomach bug. Hopefully big brother won't get it! Mommy got checked for the flu just in case (Doctor wanted me to). We are feeling much better now!

Days until due date: 98 days - 14 weeks
WE ARE BELOW 100 DAYS!!!! DOUBLE DIGITS!

I Love You Sweet Girl! Mommy

Sweet Pea - 25 Weeks

Sweet Pea! I am so excited that we are at another week. It means I am closer to meeting your sweet face! 

Baby Changes:
You are now about 13 1/2 inches long sweet girl! You weigh about 1 1/2 pounds! You are about the size of a rutabaga. You are also starting to get some baby fat and your skin is starting to smooth out. Your hair and texture are formed and I cannot wait to see what it looks like!

Movement: I feel you more and more and I love it! You like to move a lot at night!

Cravings: Mainly just sweets and junk food. Not much healthy :)

Sleep: Sleeping pretty well!

Symptoms: My hips and tailbone are really bothering me. They hurt to sit and walk a lot of the time.

Daddy update: He is doing well! He starts Upward soon and is very busy getting that ready along with planning for the mission trip. He LOVES feeling you move and he can feel stronger kicks now!

News:
 We had a regular school week this week! We are getting back into the swing of things! I am having a hard time deciding on your bedding but we are getting there! :)

Days until due date: 105 days - 15 weeks

I Love You Sweet Girl! Mommy