Monday, April 13, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
35 weeks
I'm 35 weeks today! 35 days left, more or less we'll see. Hoping for less ;) I'm dying to meet this lil girl.
Cravings: Pineapple, Strawberries and Grapes
Symptoms: MAJOR heartburn still (can't wait for her to be here so it will disappear), constant peeing, thirstiness, false contractions, braxton hicks contractions, tiredness.
Thirty Five Weeks:
*The average baby weighs almost five and a half pounds now.
*Most babies born now will survive and without many long-term problems.
*Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. These layers of fat will help her regulate her body temperature. They also provide those cute little dimples on elbows and knees!
*Her hearing is fully developed, so be sure to talk to your daughter.
*It's getting crowded! Your baby is now taking up most of the uterus and you may even feel like your chest has run out of room! Soon enough though, baby will move down and you'll be able to breathe easily again (just not walk so easily!)
*Your baby is about 18.2 inches (46.2cm) long and weighs 5.3 pounds (2383gm). About the size/weight of a honeydew
Cravings: Pineapple, Strawberries and Grapes
Symptoms: MAJOR heartburn still (can't wait for her to be here so it will disappear), constant peeing, thirstiness, false contractions, braxton hicks contractions, tiredness.
Thirty Five Weeks:
*The average baby weighs almost five and a half pounds now.*Most babies born now will survive and without many long-term problems.
*Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. These layers of fat will help her regulate her body temperature. They also provide those cute little dimples on elbows and knees!
*Her hearing is fully developed, so be sure to talk to your daughter.
*It's getting crowded! Your baby is now taking up most of the uterus and you may even feel like your chest has run out of room! Soon enough though, baby will move down and you'll be able to breathe easily again (just not walk so easily!)
*Your baby is about 18.2 inches (46.2cm) long and weighs 5.3 pounds (2383gm). About the size/weight of a honeydew
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Back from the dr
Cory got to come with me to my ob checkup today. We discussed the pros and cons of doing a VBAC. Since i had a c-section w/Chloie Dr Sullivan can not induce me but if i go into labor will let me try to continue labor and have Claire. She did check me today and told me my cervix is softening. She thinks i may go into labor. I am now starting to go weekly now. Next week we will do an ultrasound and make sure what position Miss Claire is in and to see how much she weighs. We will also schedule a c-section for May 1st incase i do not go into labor by then. She thinks i do have a good chance going into labor and having a VBAC so we will see!
Friday, April 3, 2009
More Maternity Pics
If you want to see more maternity pics you may check them out at : http://clairemadisonchesser.shutterfly.com/
34 Weeks ~
34 weeks done and 6 left! It seems like just yesterday we found out we're expecting.
Symptoms: Major heartburn, frequent peeing, hungry more often but for small meals, super tired but can't sleep, starting to nest again, back/hip/rib pain
Cravings: Pineapples
Left to do: Finish nursery, pack bags for hospital
8th Month
Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.
Thirty four weeks
* Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
* She has learned to blink. She can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs memorized!
* Antibodies from your blood are being transferred to her. These immunities continue to build until birth. Then breast milk will add even more protection against disease.
* Your baby may have already turned to a head-down position in preparation for birth. If she is your first baby, he may be settling into the pelvis with his head pressing against your cervix.
* Fingernails have reached the end of the fingertips now. She may scratch her face even before she is born!
* Your little one's length is about 17.7 inches (45cm) and weight is 4.7 pounds (2146 g) about the size of a cantalope.
Your baby has bulked up like the average cantaloupe -- to about 4 3/4 pounds. (Length: almost 18 inches, head to heel.)
Symptoms: Major heartburn, frequent peeing, hungry more often but for small meals, super tired but can't sleep, starting to nest again, back/hip/rib pain
Cravings: Pineapples
Left to do: Finish nursery, pack bags for hospital
8th Month
Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month. Thirty four weeks
* Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
* She has learned to blink. She can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs memorized!
* Antibodies from your blood are being transferred to her. These immunities continue to build until birth. Then breast milk will add even more protection against disease.
* Your baby may have already turned to a head-down position in preparation for birth. If she is your first baby, he may be settling into the pelvis with his head pressing against your cervix.
* Fingernails have reached the end of the fingertips now. She may scratch her face even before she is born!
* Your little one's length is about 17.7 inches (45cm) and weight is 4.7 pounds (2146 g) about the size of a cantalope.
Your baby has bulked up like the average cantaloupe -- to about 4 3/4 pounds. (Length: almost 18 inches, head to heel.)
Friday, March 27, 2009
33 Weeks~
33 weeks down, 49 days left give or take to go!!
Symptoms: Frequent peeing, major heartburn, major fatigue, aches and pains, Braxton Hicks Contractions,
Cravings: Mexican food, pineapples
Had my Ob Check up today and went pretty good. Weight, blood pressure good. Claire seems a little low may already be getting into position. Go back in 2wks and we will schedule a C-Section the week of May 4-8 incase i don't go into labor. I'm hoping i do and don't have another c-section but we will see what happens. Tomorrow we have maternity/family portraits. I can't wait to see them!
We had a scare Wednesday. i started having strong contractions and Cory took me to Labor & Delivery. They monitored me there for a few hours giving me IV Fluids then an hour later demerol. Finally my contractions stopped and i was released to go home.
Week Thirty Three
* Amniotic fluid is at its highest level during your pregnancy.
* Your baby's head size has increased 3/8ths of an inch due to rapid brain growth.
* Neurons and synapses are developing in huge numbers -- forming connections in your baby's brain will give her the skills he needs to thrive as a newborn. This week, she may be able to coordinate sucking and swallowing with breathing.
* While most of her bones are hardening, her skull is quite pliable and not completely joined. The bones will be able to move slightly to make birthing easier.
* You baby takes intermittent deep breaths -- of water! That's okay, though since she gets oxygen from the placenta. This breathing exercises muscles and encourages her lung cells to produce more surfactant (a protein essential for healthy lung development).
* Your infant is now about 17.2 inches (43.7cm) long and weighs about 4.23 pounds (1918gm) around the size of a pineapple (Your baby is proportioned like a pineapple when it comes to weight)
Symptoms: Frequent peeing, major heartburn, major fatigue, aches and pains, Braxton Hicks Contractions,
Cravings: Mexican food, pineapples
Had my Ob Check up today and went pretty good. Weight, blood pressure good. Claire seems a little low may already be getting into position. Go back in 2wks and we will schedule a C-Section the week of May 4-8 incase i don't go into labor. I'm hoping i do and don't have another c-section but we will see what happens. Tomorrow we have maternity/family portraits. I can't wait to see them!
We had a scare Wednesday. i started having strong contractions and Cory took me to Labor & Delivery. They monitored me there for a few hours giving me IV Fluids then an hour later demerol. Finally my contractions stopped and i was released to go home.
Week Thirty Three
* Amniotic fluid is at its highest level during your pregnancy.* Your baby's head size has increased 3/8ths of an inch due to rapid brain growth.
* Neurons and synapses are developing in huge numbers -- forming connections in your baby's brain will give her the skills he needs to thrive as a newborn. This week, she may be able to coordinate sucking and swallowing with breathing.
* While most of her bones are hardening, her skull is quite pliable and not completely joined. The bones will be able to move slightly to make birthing easier.
* You baby takes intermittent deep breaths -- of water! That's okay, though since she gets oxygen from the placenta. This breathing exercises muscles and encourages her lung cells to produce more surfactant (a protein essential for healthy lung development).
* Your infant is now about 17.2 inches (43.7cm) long and weighs about 4.23 pounds (1918gm) around the size of a pineapple (Your baby is proportioned like a pineapple when it comes to weight)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
3d Utrasound Pics Finally!!!
Introducing Claire Madison Chesser!
Today we went for our 3rd 3d Ultrasound & finally got to see Miss Claire's precious face!
The ultrasound tech commented on what chubby cheeks she already has.
I will have to find Chloie's 3d ultrasound pics and upload for you to compare because Cory and i think they look alot alike!
Today we went for our 3rd 3d Ultrasound & finally got to see Miss Claire's precious face!
The ultrasound tech commented on what chubby cheeks she already has.
I will have to find Chloie's 3d ultrasound pics and upload for you to compare because Cory and i think they look alot alike!
Smiling
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Opening her mouth
Smiling
Making Faces
Sleepy ClaireVideo of Miss Claire opening & closing her mouth
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