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| | | From: SheilaAnne (Original Message) | Sent: 7/18/2008 11:06 PM |
I've decided to post how the baby is growing inside of Amber in this thread..:) I get it in email each week..:) |
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Week 22...:)  | |
Check out what happened with your baby's development last week.
Brow know-how. As if concentrating on a tricky math problem, your clever baby can furrow his brow. And now he's actually getting eyebrows to do it with! These fine hairs, like the hair on his scalp, don't contain any pigment yet—they're pure white. His eyelids are completely developed too, though they're fused shut until about 28 weeks. Womb workout. "Waving my arms and legs is fun!" Jumping jacks may be your baby's favorite activity these days. Now that his arms and legs have reached their final proportions (but not their final size), he's exercising them vigorously—kicking, flexing, and clasping his hands. Speaking of his hands, fingernails now completely cover his fingertips, just as yours do. And they keep growing. In fact, you may need to trim your baby's nails right after he's born so he doesn't scratch himself. Prepare for padding. Even though your baby measures more than 9.5 inches now, he still doesn't weigh much—about 13 ounces. At this point, he has only 1 percent body fat. But from here on out, he'll be adding layers of fat, which will help him to produce and retain body heat. Your little one's fat is a lot like the kind you're putting on during pregnancy. It's called brown fat and is readily turned into energy to keep both of you on an even keel. | | |  |  | | | | Where Is Thumbkin? | | | | | The baby has found his thumb and seems to be smiling about it. Hand to mouth comfort habits may be fully developed at birth. Sucking blisters can be seen often on thumbs, fingers, or lips of newborns. | | | | | |
 | | | | Welcome respite. Despite the occasional aches and pains, this stage of pregnancy is fun! Your belly has grown enough for you to really "feel" pregnant, and the rest of the world knows it too. But you're not so big yet that you have trouble getting out of a chair or tying your shoes. Your morning sickness has probably ended, and your appetite's back, perhaps with a vengeance. Enjoy this time. Under the weather. You may be feeling great in general, but we all occasionally get sick. If you do come down with a cold or the flu, the first thing you should do is let your health care provider know. Don't take any over-the-counter medications unless your doctor or midwife gives you the go-ahead. To encourage a speedy recovery, be sure to drink extra fluids, and try to eat regularly. We've all heard (from doctors and grandmothers alike) about the restorative powers of chicken soup. It's hot, liquid, and nutritious—everything you need when you're sick. It won't harm your baby if you don't eat well for a few days, but you'll recover more quickly if you can get some nourishment. From the experts. You might be feeling some pelvic pain as your pregnancy progresses. "Pelvic pain that involves the pubic symphysis—the joint in the center of your pubic bone—is not uncommon during pregnancy," explains Elaine Zwelling, R.N., Ph.D. "Pregnancy hormones loosen your joints so your pelvic bones can spread during childbirth. This increases your flexibility, but it can also cause some pain." Learn about easing the discomfort from Dr. Zwelling. | |
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Guess what!, they mentioned 3d scans on the radio this am, lol, seems only a few places as yet are able to do them though. |
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and, ya might know..NOW I get the post I was looking for in my email...lol Your pregnancy: 22 weeks How your baby's growing:At 11 inches ( the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas �?essential for the production of some important hormones �?is developing steadily. See what your baby looks like this week. Note: Every baby develops a little differently �?even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development. How your life's changing:At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet. It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows �?and shows �?at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track. You may start to notice stretch marks on your abdomen as it expands to accommodate your growing baby. At least half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks by the time they give birth. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color). Although they most commonly appear on your tummy, stretch marks may also show up on your buttocks, thighs, hips, and breasts. There's no proof that lotion helps prevent stretch marks, but keeping your skin moisturized may help with any itching. |
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yep Rose..guess Parkersburg is bigger then we thought it was...lol |
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wooohoooo week 23...:) |  | | | | |
Check out what happened with your baby's development last week.
Story time. "My favorite sound is my mother's voice when she sings or talks to me." Now that bones in her ears have hardened, your baby can hear you and prefers your voice to any other sound. Give her a daily treat by reading, talking, or singing to her. If you feel silly reading to your belly, remember that the more your baby hears your voice, the more familiar it will be to her when she's born. Super sac. The amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby is the perfect place for her to grow into a healthy newborn. The salty fluid keeps her warm, protects her from infections, and is buoyant enough for her to exercise her developing body. Right now the amniotic sac contains about a pint of fluid, which is refreshed every three to four hours. Measuring up. Your baby looks like a tiny, thin newborn. She now weighs close to 1 pound and measures 9 to 10 inches, about the length of a Barbie doll. | | |  | | | | | A Major Cord | | | | | The umbilical cord is the lifeline of nutrition, carrying nutrient-rich blood back and forth from the placenta. Babies will grab the cord, twist it around, and sometimes get tangled up in it. If the cord is wrapped around the neck at birth (called nuchal cord), it will need to be slipped over the head (reduced). | | | | | |
| | | | Back to school. If you haven't already signed up for a childbirth education course, now is the time to register, as classes can fill up quickly. Most programs are designed to start with the 32nd week of pregnancy. It's a good idea to sign up for a course that ends at least a few weeks before your due date, in case your little one decides to make an early appearance. To learn what to look for in a good childbirth education course, click here. Got iron? Make sure you're getting enough iron. Iron is necessary for the production of red blood cells, which help to circulate oxygen for you and your baby. Many women are slightly anemic before they get pregnant, and 20 percent of women are treated for iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Symptoms of anemia (which may be subtle) include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and fainting spells. To treat iron-deficiency anemia, start by getting more iron in your diet. Everyone knows that liver contains iron; other iron-rich foods include red meat, blackstrap molasses, lentils, and leafy greens like spinach and collard greens. Most women will also need to take supplemental iron, which is usually given as part of a prenatal vitamin. Preeclampsia check. It's important that your health care provider monitor your blood pressure at each prenatal visit. Blood pressure is normally a bit higher during pregnancy because of expanded blood volume and the strength of your heart's contractions. If your blood pressure is too high, though, your doctor may keep an eye out for preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, edema (swelling), and protein in the urine. It affects about 7 percent of pregnant women. Preeclampsia is treatable, especially if it's caught early. And diagnosing it early is crucial: In severe cases preeclampsia can cause decreased blood flow to your placenta and, consequently, to your baby. If you notice any symptoms of preeclampsia, including blurred vision, headaches, or sudden swelling in your feet and hands, called your health care provider immediately. Read more about this condition. From the experts. Now that you're starting to show, | | |
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One of my precious memories. When I was pregnant with Baz he (the bump) would react to certain songs, especially ones that Frank sang to him. One day i'd to go for tests to check heartbeat etc as the nurse wondered if he was moving as he should (she wasn't the one carrying !!) Tests showed he was fine and the needle on the graph went mad when any door slammed and Frank could hear the heartbeat too, which he thought was great ! On the way home on the bus (at that time they were trying out piped music on buses ) all of a sudden my handbag shot off my knee as the strains of Barry Manilow singing Copacobana filled the bus and my tum was moving around like some cartoon, ppl must have wondered why Frank and I were in hysterics thank goodness the next stop was ours as all that movement made me need the loo badly, We often laughed about this in the years that followed, and i thought about it too when Baz and his dad samg together, oh the times I travelled in the car with the 5 tenors belting songs out , lol |
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Sorry got carried away there, meant to say these weeks are passing very quickly. Wishing you well Amber X |
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Your gettin there girl! LOL hang in there...rose .. this lil one hasnt kicked that hard but we get a great kick out of watching her roll around in my belly pushing her arms and legs out through my skin almost LOL |
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Oh my Rose, Im still crackin up....LOL...that is so funny..I cant wait to feel the legs and arms really moving around...all I feel so far is it feels like she is doing somersaults in my belly...lol..Mark had his head down at my belly to see if he could feel but of course he cant yet..LOL....I think he was JEALOUS! |
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Amber it's the time when you really feel...This is for real !! a truly wondrous time and watch Marks' face when he feels the babe move under his hand, it's when he too will feel full of love and a need to protect you both. X |
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Your pregnancy: 24 weeks How your baby's growing:Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long ( picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon. See what your baby looks like this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.) Note: Every baby develops a little differently �?even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development. How your life's changing:In the past few weeks, the top of your uterus has risen above your belly button and is now about the size of a soccer ball. Most women have a glucose screening test (also called a glucose challenge test or GCT) between now and 28 weeks. This test checks for gestational diabetes, a pregnancy-related high-blood-sugar condition. Untreated diabetes increases your risk of having a difficult vaginal delivery or needing a cesarean section because it causes your baby to grow too large, especially in his upper body. It also raises your baby's odds for other complications like low blood sugar right after birth. A positive result on your GCT doesn't mean you have gestational diabetes, but it does mean that you'll need to take the glucose tolerance test (GTT) to find out for sure. Finally, if you don't already know how to spot the signs of preterm labor, now's the time to learn. Contact your caregiver immediately if you notice any of the signs mentioned below |
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Your pregnancy: 25 weeks How your baby's growingHead to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight �?a pound and a half �?isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair �?and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture. See what's going on in your uterus this week. Note: Every baby develops a little differently �?even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development. How your life's changingYour baby's not the only one with more hair �?your locks may look more full and lustrous than ever. It's not that you're growing more hair, but thanks to hormonal changes, the hair that you'd normally shed is sticking around longer than usual. Enjoy the fullness while you can �?the extra hair will fall out after you give birth. You may also notice that you can't move around as gracefully as before. Unless your caregiver has advised you otherwise, it's fine to continue to exercise, but follow a few safety rules: Don't work out when you're feeling overly tired and stop if you feel any pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Don't lie flat on your back and avoid contact sports as well as any exercise where you're apt to lose your balance. Be sure to drink plenty of water, and make time for both warm-up and cool-down periods. When you have your glucose-screening test at 24 to 28 weeks, a second tube of blood may be taken at the same time to check for anemia. If blood tests show that you have <OTHERTAG>iron-deficiency anemia</OTHERTAG> (the most common type of anemia), your caregiver will probably recommend that you take an iron supplement. Have you started thinking about baby names yet? Choosing a name is an important decision, but it should be a fun one, too. You may want to consider family history (Great Grandpa Zeb), favorite locations (Venice, where you honeymooned), or cherished literary or film characters (Greta, Meg, or Atticus, for example). Check out a couple of baby-name books to help you brainstorm, too. |
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Well have you thought of names yet ? lol trouble about using family names is that someone gets upset if left out, lol, unless you use both mothers names or both dads , then again whose goes first ? rofl, aw forget that, my name is going free !! Rofwml XX |
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LOL, no names yet Rose....we may leave it to be a surprise..hehehehe...its a hard decision!! |
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Please, oh please dont wait until the baby is born before you think of a name..:( |
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