Dear Friends and Family,
It's tough to keep track of the weeks now. Let's see, 31 down, 6 - 11 to go. Entering week 32.
What's new this week? For the record, I hate driving to work. Yesterday, between traffic and traffic, Mr. mouse and I made the executive decision to skip the commute and have me take mass transit home. It was so much more relaxing and I felt so much better at the end of the day.
Pioneer's movements are changing again. The movements seem more deliberate and more controlled vs. the jerks and jabs from earlier. Pioneer is also getting bigger, so I find myself feeling stretched and pulled when they shift.
And, I noticed a new pregnancy symptom. There's a very fine line on my bump. It doesn't look like it's composed of hair. At first I thought it was dirt. Guess it's linea negra. I hope it's not permanent.
Tomorrow, we go in for our follow-up to our not so routine visit last week. If I'm still 0.5 cm dilated, I think both Mr. mouse and I will feel a lot better. If it's more, I think it'll have us both thinking twice about what all this portends.
Baby
Your baby measures about 18.9 inches long from head to toe and weighs almost 4 pounds. It fills almost all the space in your uterus now, either lying with the head up or sometimes still with enough room to do somersaults. A layer of fat is forming underneath the thin, wrinkly skin. Baby's practicing opening his eyes and breathing.
Mom-to-Be
Although you've only been seeing the doctor monthly, now you'll probably start seeing your practitioner every two weeks until the last month, when you'll probably switch to weekly visits. You may continue to get backaches and leg cramps. You may also notice colostrum leaking from your breasts, a yellowish fluid that precedes milk production.
Tip for the Week
You might be carrying differently from others at the same stage of pregnancy. Whether you're carrying higher or lower, bigger or smaller, wider or more compact depends on the size and position of baby, your body type and how much weight you've gained. For more comfort, drink plenty of fluids, elevate your legs when sitting, lie on your left side and wear support stockings.
Cheers!
mouse
It's tough to keep track of the weeks now. Let's see, 31 down, 6 - 11 to go. Entering week 32.
What's new this week? For the record, I hate driving to work. Yesterday, between traffic and traffic, Mr. mouse and I made the executive decision to skip the commute and have me take mass transit home. It was so much more relaxing and I felt so much better at the end of the day.
Pioneer's movements are changing again. The movements seem more deliberate and more controlled vs. the jerks and jabs from earlier. Pioneer is also getting bigger, so I find myself feeling stretched and pulled when they shift.
And, I noticed a new pregnancy symptom. There's a very fine line on my bump. It doesn't look like it's composed of hair. At first I thought it was dirt. Guess it's linea negra. I hope it's not permanent.
Tomorrow, we go in for our follow-up to our not so routine visit last week. If I'm still 0.5 cm dilated, I think both Mr. mouse and I will feel a lot better. If it's more, I think it'll have us both thinking twice about what all this portends.
Baby
Your baby measures about 18.9 inches long from head to toe and weighs almost 4 pounds. It fills almost all the space in your uterus now, either lying with the head up or sometimes still with enough room to do somersaults. A layer of fat is forming underneath the thin, wrinkly skin. Baby's practicing opening his eyes and breathing.
Mom-to-Be
Although you've only been seeing the doctor monthly, now you'll probably start seeing your practitioner every two weeks until the last month, when you'll probably switch to weekly visits. You may continue to get backaches and leg cramps. You may also notice colostrum leaking from your breasts, a yellowish fluid that precedes milk production.
Tip for the Week
You might be carrying differently from others at the same stage of pregnancy. Whether you're carrying higher or lower, bigger or smaller, wider or more compact depends on the size and position of baby, your body type and how much weight you've gained. For more comfort, drink plenty of fluids, elevate your legs when sitting, lie on your left side and wear support stockings.
Cheers!
mouse
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