Hiccups again and again and again :)

You’re having the hiccups a lot little man. J

You may be surprised to learn that hiccups, those annoying little spasms of your diaphragm, start in the womb. Scientists have observed unborn babies hiccupping by the sixth week, though you probably won't be able to feel them until the second half of your pregnancy.

Fetal hiccups can be surprisingly strong and can last for 30 minutes or longer in some cases. Normally, a bout of fetal hiccups lasts for a couple of minutes. Some babies get hiccups several times a day. Others don't hiccup at all, so don't worry if you don't feel the little twitches.

There's no consensus on why babies hiccup in the womb. A group of scientists in Paris believes that hiccupping may help to develop some of the motor patterns a baby will need for nursing and swallowing after birth. Others suggest that fetal hiccups prepare the fetus for breathing and may help strengthen the diaphragm muscle. Research continues on this tiny phenomenon.

Before you hold your breath and count to 10, know that hiccups don't hurt your baby (or cause her discomfort) and they will go away soon. So relax and enjoy the movement.

-http://family.go.com/parentpedia/pregnancy/baby-development/hiccups/

Week 30 Belly Pic

There it is. My little basketball :) 10 more weeks to go. I wonder now much bigger I'm going to get. My doctor said a lot bigger. Geez LOL. I'm feeling pretty good. I actually had a Braxton Hicks contraction on NYE. It was a very strange feeling and my belly was as hard as a rock. It wasn't painful, only some mild cramping. After some stretching it went away. Oh, and our little boy is getting the hiccups now. That's also a strange feeling. There not as spread out as ours are. They're very constant and last a long time...like a constant muscle spasm. I guess that's as close as I can describe it. I can't wait to hold you in my arms little one :)

The Silver Cross POP stroller

What a deal on Shnoop today. I just ordered the Silver Cross POP stroller which is popular with celebrities for $50! Yes, $50! $150 off. Craziness. Toddler stroller...check. :)

Vera Bradley Diaper Bag

Yay, the Vera Bradley diaper bag I ordered on eBay is here! It's so so pretty. I can't wait to use it. Babe, you're gonna have to get a bag of your own. I don't think you'll want to use this one. LOL

Week 28 Dr. Visit

I went for my glucose test yesterday and it was not fun. I had the fruit punch flavored drink and had to try my hardest not to bring it back up. Especially since you have to drink it within 10 min. It was pretty gross. So on top of tasting terrible I had the shakes for the next hour or so from the sugar. Not fun. Dr. said it was normal to feel that way. It went away eventually.

Everything looks good so far, but dr. told me to slow down on my weight gain. All I should be gaining now is baby weight so back to eating healthy. Yes I have been eating cookies and ice cream. It's so hard not to LOL...but, that's done and over with. I only have 12 more weeks to go! I can't believe it. I have to start baby proofing the house and start on the nursery. Oh yeah, and she said my belly is going to get A LOT bigger than it is now. I'll have to take another belly pic so you can see how much bigger he's gotten already.

Caught a kick on video!

It's not a big one, but you can see him kick at 10 seconds in the video (top right corner). You're looking at my belly from my view looking down. :)

Every time I try and catch him in action, he stops. Sneaky sneaky. LOL

Naming Baby

So my husband and I are going back and forth on names and we still can't decide. Maybe you can help us. If you have a suggestion for our little boy's name, please leave it as a comment. I'm interested to see what you come up with. More than one name is welcome :)

Week 26

I can’t believe how time is flying!

Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -- he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.

He is kicking so much now. I sit here and just watch my belly jump around. It’s funny.

Week 24 Ultrasound

Here's our little boy at 24 weeks. Look at that little face :) He's getting so big so fast. I have to take my monthly belly pic. Maybe tonight.

He's been kicking so much more now. I'm going to try and video his kicks. We'll see if I can get some tonight.

Our son will be a Pisces

The Fishes

Traditional Pisces Traits

Imaginative and sensitive
Compassionate and kind
Selfless and unworldly
Intuitive and sympathetic

On the dark side....

Escapist and idealistic
Secretive and vague
Weak-willed and easily led

I wonder which he’ll be :)

My Ribs...

…are killing me!  Baby boy…what are you doing to mommy?!  LOL  I haven’t felt him kick around in a few days, but felt him this morning.  I have a feeling he’s going to be kicking me really hard soon.

Starting my 6^th month today!  I can’t believe how time is flying by so fast.  Before we know it you’ll be here little man!  We can’t wait to meet you. J

Best Day!

So our UPS guy comes today and has a box. He looks at me and says "I think these are for you". Me? It's was box of flowers. I was like who is gonna send me flowers? I open the box and the card reads:

"Babe, thanks for all that you are doing for me while I'm away. I wish I could be there with you and I can't wait to come home and see you and our son. I love you so much. Muah! -Love, Me”

I'm so so happy! You made my day babe! As I said to you today...you made my heart flutter. I love you and miss you so much!

Week 22

So now we're closer to the finish line :) From now until week 24 our little boy is the size of a papaya. LOL



A little papaya...how cute :)

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop. --courtesy of thebump.com

Our son (wow, that sounds weird..our son) has been moving around. I'll have to start jotting down what time of the day he moves around the most. I guess I'll just post it on here every time I feel some movements. I've noticed that it's mostly in the late afternoon and night. My belly is getting bigger every day. I've seen some pictures of women that are as far along as I am and they are much bigger...but everyone carries differently I guess. I have a small frame so maybe that's why. Dunno. I've been playing music for him and reading him books at night. Our favorite right now is Good Night Moon...a classic. :) I have classical cds that I play along with a new one that I just bought made by Parenting magazine. It's cute. It has all the nursery rhymes on it. I play the nursery rhymes in the car on my way to work and the lullabies on my way home. He gets a little of both.

I've been doing some research on the benefits of classical music to babies. Studies have shown that playing classical music won't make your baby smarter. It may soothe your infant, but "the presence or absence of classical music did not significantly affect student performance on tests." - July issue of Psychological Science

So, I've been playing a little bit of everything for our little boy. Some classical, lullabies and nursery rhymes...oh and lets not forget today's top 40 LOL.

Week 21

From www.3dpregnancy.com

By now your baby looks like a mini-version of what she'll look like when she's born. All his facial features are formed and hair is growing on his head. He’s even acting like a baby and will occasionally suck his thumb or yawn. Aww ...

Baby's heartbeat is getting stronger and can be heard using a good old-fashioned stethoscope.

Frame pictures from a favorite artistic gift wrap, children's book or wall calendar (skip your husband's Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition). Good idea

Week 20 Belly Pic

Here is my 20 week belly pic. I can't believe how big it's getting :)







Our little boy is moving around a lot. I can feel it, but they are still not strong enough for someone else to feel them. A few more weeks I guess.

Week 20 Ultrasound

Here is our little boy at 20 weeks.  

...and here's his peepee :)

Ultrasound went well.  Technician said everything looked normal.  This week's scan was an anatomy scan.  She took measurements to make sure he's growing properly...and it is.  She also said he's weighing in at about a pound now.  :)

Week 20

As big as a cantaloupe and as long as a banana?! Wow, I can’t believe it. He’s been kicking away usually around the same time every day. He moves around the most between 5-7pm. I wonder why. I’m going to dinner with my girlfriends tomorrow…maybe they’ll be able to feel him!

Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, speaking of the diaper situation... baby's genitals are now fully formed!

Baby Sling

Ooh, my baby sling is on its way.  I can’t wait to see what it feels like.  I ordered a black sling from http://www.mammasmilk.com. 

 

You’ve made a smart choice! Did you know that carrying your baby in a baby sling has been scientifically proven to reduce baby's crying by 51%. Our baby slings will help you carry your baby in a natural fetal position, soothed by your heartbeat, movement, and familiar scent.

He Kicked!

I'm on the bus on my way home from work and I felt our little boy moving around so I put my hand on my belly and he kicked my hand! I can't believe I felt an actual kick! What an amazing and strange feeling. It's hard to explain. It feels kind of like a muscle spasm. I guess that's the closest I can get to it. A strong muscle spasm.

Keep kickin me little man! :)

Sent via BlackBerry

Week 19

Our little boy is the size of a mango this week! J

Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum), now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.

Someone asked me if I wanted a seat on the train today. J I was wondering when that was going to happen. I guess I’m really starting to look pregnant. Boy, time is flying.

I’ve been having a hard time sleeping, but I’m hoping that’ll pass soon. I doubt it since I’m just going to get bigger and more uncomfortable. I feel like I haven’t slept in weeks. My sinuses are a mess as well. Oh joy. LOL I’ll take this on and more any day for the feeling of a little one growing inside me.

Stay tuned for the Week 20 belly pic next week! Next week is also my 20 week ultrasound.