My Pregnancy: Week 30

Baby's now the size of a head of cabbage!

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage).  A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus.  Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keep; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day.  When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision--which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face."

Well, I survived our whirlwind trip to California last weekend, barely.  The drive home was seriously the hardest and longest it's ever been.  I may be sticking pretty close to home until this baby comes after that. 

In other news, my ankles are officially swollen and seem to be staying that way.  Guess it was bound to happen sometime.  And you seem to like hanging out underneath my right rib cage.  I have also noticed that you tend to be the most active right when I wake up in the morning.  I love laying in bed and feeling you move around.

My Pregnancy: Week 29

Baby's now the size of a butternut squash!

Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel.  Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and her head is growing bigger to make room for her developing brain.  To meet her increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron.  And because her bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice).  This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.

I went into the doctor on Monday and part of this appointment included getting my glucose test done.  After I drank that nasty liquid, I seriously felt sick to my stomach the rest of the day.  And no, it wasn't just nerves about possibly being diagnosed with gestational diabetes again. :p It took a few days to get the results, but eventually they came back and, drumroll, NO DIABETES FOR ME!  I can't even describe how excited I was when they told me the results.  It was like a huge weight was lifted off of me.  I mean, its not like gestational diabetes is a huge complication or anything, but still!

With that news under my belt, we set off on a quick vacation to St. George and California, which is where I am now.  We drove down to St. George Thursday afternoon so that we could go see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Tuachan.  Even though it is the middle of September, it was still plenty warm in the amphitheater and my feet felt crazy swollen for the first time this pregnancy.  And that didn't get better the next day during the rest of our drive to California for Jason's brother's wedding.  It was pretty much 6 of the most uncomfortable hours ever!  And it really has me dreading the drive home when we go straight through.  Oh well, c'est la vie of the pregnant woman!

My Pregnancy: Week 28

Baby's now the size of a Chinese cabbage!

By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels.  She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes.  With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters through your womb.  She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.

This week has been a little bit rougher for me as I have had several bouts of heartburn.  I have had so much more heartburn this pregnancy!  I don't know if it is just because I am getting older or what.  My mom is convinced that the more heartburn a pregnant woman gets, the more hair her child will be born with.  Leila didn't have much hair, so I guess we'll be putting that wives' tale to the test with this baby!

Leila's First Day of Preschool

As sort of a last minute thing, I signed Leila up for preschool.  I wasn't going to have her do anything this year since she technically isn't three yet or potty trained and most places require one or both.  But I found a lady who was offering a two-year old class once a week and decided that Leila could use the social interaction.  So, here's my big girl on her first day of Preschool!

Update: Since then the two-year old class sorta dissolved when Leila was the only student to show up.  So she got absorbed into the three-year old class which is twice a week and she absolutely loves it!  I have to say that Mommy's a fan of getting a break every now and then too.

My Pregnancy: Week 27

Baby's now the size of a head of cauliflower!

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended.  She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers.  With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now.  While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning--with a lot of medical help--if she were to be born now.  Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on.  Each episode usually only lasts a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

Well, the good news is that I still feel really good.  I feel so good in fact that I have started accepting more orders for my Etsy shop.  Orders are starting to come in quickly so I guess I know what I will be focusing on for the next several weeks.  When I was pregnant with Leila, I was busily working on nursery decor at this point in my pregnancy, but since I've decided to keep the same theme, I guess I'll channel my nesting urges to sewing instead!

Labor Day Picnic

Since everyone had a three day weekend because of Labor Day, my family all got together and went up Provo Canyon to Big Springs park and had a picnic.  We ate, played some games, and just relaxed. It was a beautiful day and the perfect way to bid adieu to summer.

Random August Happenings

August 10-We ate our Sunday dinner in my Mom's backyard to enjoy the wonderful summer weather.  Leila also enjoyed a little bit of roll with her jelly.

August 15-We went up to Wheeler Farm in Salt Lake for Jason's summer company party.  They had BBQ and lots of fun activities.  We couldn't get Leila away from this bubble station.  She would dance to the music they were playing and had a blast trying out all of the different bubble wands they had.

August 19-One morning, I got up and going and thought it was odd that Leila hadn't come barreling out of her room yet.  I walked in and found her reading to herself.  She may have a hard time sitting still, but she does enjoy her books!

August 24-While I was trying to get ready one day, Leila found multiple ways to entertain herself in my bathroom: from snuggling in a laundry basket with her iPad to trying on Mommy's swimsuit and Daddy's boots.  I love this crazy goober!!