Monday, December 10

32 weeks

How far along? 32 weeks - baby is 17 inches long & weighs almost 4 lbs

Symptoms: Heartburn/reflux, starting to get really tired by mid-day, fatigued & uncomfortable,
feel the need to pee all. the. time.

Weight gain/loss: + 1 lb (total of 19 lbs gained so far)

Maternity clothes? yes - all the time now

Sleep: No changes here. Fall asleep easily, toss & turn almost every 2 hours to get comfortable, awake at 4am & if I am lucky I fall back to sleep.


Food cravings/aversions: been enjoying extra sweets this week!

Movement? oh yes - all the time! Baby T is head down & feet up - in my ribs! Feels lovely when you get a swift kick to the ribs, let me tell ya!

What I miss: the usual....cold turkey sandwiches, wine, ice cold beer, sleeping through the night.

Best moment(s) this week: my baby shower thrown by my "work family"

What I'm looking forward to: an evening with dear girlfriends this Friday for my 3rd baby shower

Next appointment: Wed, Dec 12 - weekly biophysical ultrasound & NST check

Milestones:
Now is the time where I start gaining about a pound a week & roughly half of that goes right to Baby T. 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 has now developed sensitivity to temperature & has toenails, fingernails, & real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). His skin is becoming soft & smooth as he plumps up in preparation for birth.

Good to know: Thanks to their recently matured lungs & a strengthening immune system, over 90% of babies born in their 32nd week survive! Let's hope Baby T doesn't get any ideas - I would much rather he arrive when he is done baking!

3 comments:

Lauren said...

you look beautiful!! getting so close :)

Desiree said...

You look so good in red! And I really hope you post pictures of the nursery, I live for stuff like that!

Anonymous said...

You are radiant. Love your updates.