24 Week Update!

I have no idea where to begin here honestly. Umm... How about the baby shower!  
The baby shower was yesterday, and yes I know it was extremely early but my sister was hosting it and that's when she wanted it. Only one of Jay's co-workers showed up so it was pretty small. We wanted it to be small anyway but there was supposed to be about 4-5 more people than there was. It was fun and we had a good time. Stella did a really good job on all the decorations and games and stuff. 


My appointment today went pretty good. My midwife was very happy with the 2lbs I gained. I know that's not much but considering I'm not continuing to lose weight she's pretty pleased. Jay told on me though, straight up told her that my lunch consists of McDonald's and Subway just about everyday. After asking me what I order, she was surprisingly okay with it. My fundal height (uterus) measured at 25, at my last appointment 4 weeks ago it was measuring at 19. She said it grew pretty fast and that I may feel some cramping because of it. Which I do from time to time but it's never anything that leaves me concerned. I have to go in sometime in the next 3 weeks to do my glucose screening to check for gestational diabetes. It's only the 1 hour test first so that's not too bad. Lets just hope I pass it so I wont have to do the dang 3 hour test. Next appointment at 28 weeks they will start scheduling me for every 2 weeks then at 36 weeks we go every week. YIPPEE!!


PS. Jay said I had to mention that my midwife so no more extra extra olives on my sub because of the sodium content in the olives. 




Jay and I also went baby shopping right after the Dr.'s so we could go ahead and get everything else that we needed. I know I'm doing everything pretty early, I just want to be prepared for anything that could happen and not wait for the last minute to do everything. The only thing we have left to get is the car seat and pack-n-play. We will be picking those up in May. I so can't wait!


Picture time now!!


For those that would like to see the rest of the pics, here's my link to my facebook album! Don't get your hopes up though, it's the only album on my facebook that you can view. Feel free to add me though if you would like to see the u/s pics and belly pics!  








And of course the rest of the info that I pull of I-am-pregnant.com!

There are 108 days until your due date on July 08, 2011.
You are 172 days pregnant.
You are 5.6 months pregnant.
You are in your 6th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: October 01, 2010 to December 30, 2010. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: December 31, 2010 to April 14, 2011. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: April 15, 2011 to July 08, 2011. (28 - 40 weeks)

This week your baby's crown-to-rump length is around 8.4 inches and your baby will weigh approximately 1.2 pounds. Although it weighs a little over a pound at this point, your growing baby is still tiny. Your uterus can easily be felt 1.5 to 2 inches above your bellybutton. The fetus does not appear to have much room in the uterus anymore, but as your pregnancy progresses, space gets much tighter! 

Because your uterus is expanding and putting a great amount of pressure on your abdomen, you might get stretch marks. Your weight gain may also be taking a toll on your body at this point. Many pregnant women experience backaches, bladder problems, sore feet and fatigue that affect their daily routines. You might also have some nasal stuffiness or nosebleeds. 

Your baby's face is basically complete now. The fetus's eyes are close together on the front of his face and they are still shut. Your baby's ears have moved into their final position on the sides of his head. Where they are now is where they will be when your baby is born! Hair will continue to grow on his scalp and his eyelashes are well developed. Most of your baby's features look the same as they will at birth. Because your growing baby is getting plumper, he no longer has room in your tummy to do cartwheels and somersaults. 

 

Now is a good time to ask about prenatal classes being offered in your area. Many local hospitals offer classes for expectant women and their families. You should aim to complete the classes approximately one month before your due date. 

You may sometimes get a stitch-like pain in your side from time to time. It's simply the muscles of the uterus stretching. 
the unborn child is covered with a fine, downy hair called lanugo. Its tender skin is protected by a waxy substance called vernix. Some of this substance may still be on the child's skin at birth at which time it will be quickly absorbed. 

The child practices breathing by inhaling (up to a liter/day) amniotic fluid into developing lungs.