34 & 35 Weeks!

34 Weeks: (9/11/11) "Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers – which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born – are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine."


35 Weeks: (9/18/11) "Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew). Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete – he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight."

34 Weeks

35 Weeks

UPDATE:  Mr. Logan is getting bigger and making me more tired and uncomfortable these days!  I've started going to a chiropractor, and having prenatal massages every other week to help with my sciatica and back pain.  I've also noticed more swelling in my hands and fingers, soreness, and my arms and hands falling asleep at night.  My doctor said that it is carpal tunnel syndrome! :(  It is very common in pregnant ladies because of all the water you retain, but unfortunately there isn't much I can do about it. NOT FUN!  I've also started going to my prenatal water aerobics classes again, 3 times a week.  It's really fun to float and feel weightless, but I feel 100 times heavier when I get out of the pool! haha.  


34 WEEK APPOINTMENT: (9/14/11) Dr. Guiroy said that everything is looking great!  My weight is staying steady, and my belly is still measuring within the normal range. :)  She also commented that Logan's heartbeat sounded great and had good rhythm! What a strong baby!!!  Our next appointment will be next week and I will be having a group b strep test done, along with a pelvic exam. Not really looking forward to that, but oh well.

My best friend Abby with her baby Zoe (29 Weeks) and Logan (35 Weeks) at Abby's baby shower on 9/18/11

32 & 33 Weeks- Start Of My 8th Month!

32 Weeks: (8/28/11) "By now, your baby weighs 3.75 pounds (pick up a large jicama) and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft and smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth."


33 Weeks: (9/4/11) "Baby's now the size of a honeydew!  Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.   This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal."

**32 1/2 Weeks:  Rocky Mountain National Park on 9/1/11 for my mom's 1 year anniversary**

UPDATE:  We had our 32 week doctor's appointment on Wednesday (8/31), and everything went really well! My tummy is still measuring "big", but I'm over it at this point.  It could just be the way he's positioned, the fact that I have an anterior placenta, or that he's just going to be a big boy! :) Good News: Our doc said that she is 90% sure that Logan is no longer breech! :)  She said it was a little hard to tell because my tummy is so hard, and the placenta is in between me and Logan, but she sounded pretty sure.  She's going to do a pelvic exam at our 34 week visit just to be 100% certain.  I've been feeling a lot of kicking at the top of my belly though, so I'm pretty sure he's decided to flip!  He loves snuggling on the right side of my tummy! It's pretty funny because sometimes I'll look down and the whole right side of my belly is sticking out WAY more than my left. He's too cute! :)

On Thursday, 9/1/11, we went to mass at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park to remember my mom on the 1 year anniversary of her passing.  The church was absolutely beautiful and the mass was very nice and comforting.  My dad, Kevin, and I really enjoyed being outdoors and in such a beautiful place. My mom loved Estes Park! :)  We had a great BIG breakfast after mass, and then took the breathtaking drive on Trail Ridge Road to the top of Rocky Mountain National Park.  It was so weird, but in a way, I felt my mom there that day.  The beauty of our surroundings, the peacefulness, the light breeze and warm sun, the sounds of the birds singing...they all just reminded me of her.  We ended the day by throwing some purple flowers into the river in her memory.  That was the hardest part of the day for me, because it reminded me of when we threw flowers into the ocean after we spread her ashes last year.  All in all, I was at peace that day, and knew in my heart that she was, and always will be with me.  She's my angel. 

~*~* MOM'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Estes Park & 

Rocky Mountain National Park*~*~

~*~*Shopping Extraveganza!!!!!*~*~

After a VERY expensive trip to Babies R Us, we finally have all of the big items for Logey that we were missing! It feels SO good to be prepared! My task this weekend is to practice (and learn how to) install his car seat in my car! He'll be here before we know it!!!! :)

**Also bought the Diaper Genie, but it was upstairs, and I couldn't get myself to bring it down for the picture!**

~* Bailey LOVES playing with Logan's toys! *~

31 Weeks AND Nursery Pictures!

31 Weeks: (8/21/11)

"This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. Baby's now the size of a squash! He's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)"

31 Week belly bump picture! :)

*~*~*~*LOGAN'S NURSERY! (99% COMPLETE)*~*~*~*

30 Weeks- The Countdown Begins!

30 Weeks: (8/14/11)

"Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision – which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. Also, his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger!"

UPDATE:  We met with Dr. Guiroy this week, and everything went great! :)  She was very happy with the results from the specialist, and was relieved that my fluid level went down!  She measured my belly, and I'm still measuring a little big, but we figure it's because Kevin and I were both big babies (and Kevin is 6'4")!  She also said that Logan was still breech, according to the ultrasound the specialist did.  I'm hoping he flips around soon!!!  I've been researching different techniques/moves that are supposed to encourage the baby to flip, so we'll see how that goes!

Putting together the changing table and crib:

29 Weeks- Perientologist Appointment/ Ultrasound

29 Weeks: (8/7/11) "Your baby is growing rapidly now. This week he weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is getting bigger to accommodate his growing brain – which is busy developing billions of neurons."

HAPPY UPDATE!!!!- Kevin and I met with Dr. Heyborne, the perientologist, or "high-risk pregnancy specialist" on Tuesday afternoon to get an update with my amniotic fluid with a more detailed ultrasound.  I was pretty nervous about this appointment since I had 23 cm of fluid on my last 2 ultrasounds, which could cause pre-term labor if the fluid continued to increase.  We were VERY happy to hear that my fluid level went down to 14cm, which is completely normal! The doctor also looked at my very detailed gestational diabetes workbook that I made, where I kept track of everything I ate, and my blood sugar level after every meal.  He said my numbers looked normal, and that he was going to suggest to my OB/GYN that I no longer need to check my blood sugar anymore!!!! He advised me to stick to my diet as best as I could, just to keep my weight down and keep Logan from getting too big.  His exact words were "you're baby looks fabulous!".  That made our day! :)  

*****Pictures of the nursery to come!!! :) AND a 7 month belly pic! 

7 Months, First/Last Week of Work!!!

28 Weeks: (7/31/11) "By this week, your baby weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. He can open and close his eyes, which now sport lashes." 

UPDATE:  This was my first week back to work! I was SO nervous to talk to my boss about the letter my doctor wrote saying that she didn't want me to do any more home visits.  Since home visiting with low income families is my main job, I was worried about what they would do!  My boss was very understanding and said that she just wanted the baby and I to be safe. :)  She said that she would have to talk to HR about it first, but in the meantime, I could just work on planning, and organizing my new office.  The HR department didn't agree, however.  They said that they would not allow me to change my job description and that I would have to go on short-term disability. SO...I only worked for 1 week!!! The following week was filled with doctor/dietitian appointments, so it really was a blessing to not have to stress about working anymore.  

*I felt my first Braxton Hicks contractions at work this week! It was really weird and felt like my tummy got super hard and tight! 

26 & 27 Weeks- Results, Baby Moon, and Ultrasound

26 Weeks:  (7/17/11) "Baby's now the size of an eggplant!  He's soaking up your antibodies, getting his immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and he'll soon be practicing the blink...perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.  The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat."


27 Weeks:  (7/24/11) "This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were 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."

BIG STRETCH after sticking his tongue out at us! :)

He kept trying to grab/play with his feet! :)

Looking at us and smiling with his chubby cheeks! :)

Glucose Results: (7/21/11) Kevin and I had a doctor's visit.  She explained my glucose test results to us and it turns out that my numbers are borderline gestational diabetes. 1 of the 4 of my blood samples came back high, and a 2nd one came back at 92, and 95 would be considered high or abnormal.  SO....since you need 2 out of the 4 tests to be high to be diagnosed, I'm considered borderline and have to meet with a nutritionist ASAP.  I will probably have to be treated as if I do have gestational diabetes just to be on the safe side.  The diet is definitely going to be hard to adjust to, but Logey is well worth all of this!


Dietitian Appointment: (7/26/11) So I met with the nutritionist yesterday and she recommended that I start monitoring my glucose with a monitor, and go on a gestational diabetes diet to prevent me actually getting diagnosed, because my numbers were so borderline. I'm having to poke my finger 4 times a day and the diet is going to take A LOT of getting used to. The doc and nutritionist said that I may lose up to 10 lbs on this diet because the extra fluid in my belly will go down! WOOO! :)


ULTRASOUND:  (7/28/11) Today's ultrasound went well.  He's measuring 2 weeks ahead, instead of 2.5 weeks ahead like he was on the previous ultrasound.  I still have the same amount of amniotic fluid as the last ultrasound (23 cm), so at least it hasn't increased!  Hopefully the doctor will call me tomorrow or Monday with more details on the ultrasound and what we should do from here.  From what I know, I'll probably have to keep monitoring the fluid every 3 weeks or so with ultrasounds, and if it does increase, I may be considered "high risk" and have to see a specialist.  HOPEFULLY it doesn't come to that...especially since I'm treating my high blood sugar and exercising like a mad woman! 

*~*~*~* BaBy MoOn *~*~*~*

We had such an amazing time in Scottsdale last weekend! (7/22-7/25)  Since we're new to this whole "Baby Moon" thing, we just played everything by ear and did LOTS of relaxing, swimming at the pool, eating delicious food, and napping. :)  It was VERY hot the entire time we were there, but it was such a dry heat, that it honestly felt really good!  We both got some sun, and really enjoyed the weekend together. :)  One of my favorite parts was finishing dinner on Sunday night at The Grand Lux Cafe, and realizing that a major thunderstorm decided to say "hello"!  We walked out of the restaurant into POURING rain (it was still about 90 degrees), lots of lightning, and thunder! Kevin said he would get the car and bring it up to me so that I didn't have to walk in the rain, but I LOVE THE RAIN, so I said no. :)  We walked to for what seemed like several minutes to our car that was parked super far and Kevin almost slipped a handful of times in the puddles. lol.  Good thing I had good traction on my sandles!  When we finally made it to our car, we were both completely SOAKED and laughing our heads off! :)