News

Well, since "no news, is good news" that means I passed the 3 hour glucose test. No Gestational diabetes for me! Friday, I saw my perinatologist. Finally, I've gotten some answers. My first appointment, I was told the doctor would get me in touch with a pediatrician, well I was told on Friday that I should search for my own. Well, that would have been nice weeks ago. Thanks. Just assume I know what I'm supposed to do. Never mind this is my first pregnancy. Well, Monday I'll be making phone calls. Once I know my pediatrician I can actually know which hospital I'll be delivering at.

At my growth ultra-sound I found out that she weighs 4 lbs, which means babygirl is growing just on schedule. It appears that her hernia is on her left side, pushing her heart to the right. However, her heart seems to have developed just fine regardless, but her left lung is underdeveloped. So far, the prognosis is looking good.

32 Weeks

How is baby growing?

By now baby weighs 3.75lbs and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up space in your uterus. Your gaining about a pound a week, most of which is going straight to baby. n fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth.

Wishlist items

My current obsession is the Mei Tai Baby Carriers. In my research I've found that baby wearing is the best for you and baby, especially as newborns. Newborns need comfort and to be held, and the wraps hold baby close, and leaves mom's hands free. Baby wearing has been seen throughout history; Chinese and Native American mothers would wear their babies as they went about their daily business.

I really like the Mei Tai Baby Carriers because are generally comfortable and versatile. I can use the same carrier from newborn to toddlerhood. Mei Tai Baby Carriers generally are a square- or rectangle-shaped piece of fabric with straps at the four corners, but the traditional mei tai stretch back hundreds of years. The Mei Tai is a wrap, but unlike the moby they are generally easier to use. :D

Mei Tai's also are generally a lot cheaper that the buckle carriers like ERGObaby and Becco. :D

Picture credits go to Heavenly Hold 

To begin with

I figured this would serve as a intro post. I chose My little Princess simply because I have not yet decided on a name for baby girl, and her granddaddies are already calling her "Princess" anyway. Cheesy, yup, I know. Anyway, I saw this survey on another blog, and decided why the hell not.

How far along? 31 Weeks

How big is baby? At my last ultrasound she was 15 inches, and weighs about 2.5 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I have a few, which were donated to me. Thank goodness. Most of all my pants with the exception of lounge pants no longer fit.

Stretch marks? Oh, yes. I look like I got clawed up pretty bad.

Sleep? I don't get much sleep, I'm usually up and down having to pee. I have to pee at least once a hour.

Best moment of the week? Getting the crib put up.

Food cravings? None really. Not unless you count potatoes, I could eat them all day.

Gender? Well I wouldn't call a little boy a "princess" lol I'm definantly having a little girl.

Belly button in or out? out

Movement? She's very active. She's big enough now that you can see the movements through my stomach. It's weird!

What I miss? Being able to fit my clothes :(

What I'm looking forward to? No longer waking up with random aches and pains.