Your baby's arms, legs and body continue to fill out -- and they are finally proportional in size to her head. She weighs about 3.3 pounds/1.5 kilograms and looks more like a newborn. She measures about 16 inches from crown to toe and is heading into a growth spurt.. She's quite large already but not yet developed enough to thrive outside the incubator. His temperature regulation system is not fully developed, so he cannot keep himself warm. Moreover, your baby has not yet built up sufficient resistance and, as a result, if he were living outside of you, he would be sensitive to infections.
Because it keeps getting more cramped in your abdomen, your baby can no longer move as freely as before. His kicks are pretty powerful now, so that you can sometimes 'catch' his foot. But it can also happen that you must wait a long time for him to stick something out. It is a nice game to make contact with your baby.
Your baby's organs are continuing to mature and she is passing water from her bladder: good practice for the urinating she'll do after she's born. Soon you can wonder what your baby is wishing for -- brain scans have shown that fetuses have periods of dream sleep around month eight.
In a few weeks your baby will "engage." Then his little head (hopefully) will descend into the pelvis and stay there. The advantage is that the pressure on your stomach will lessen, so that you won't experience as much heartburn as before. But, the pressure on your bladder will increase, so you'll have to pee even more than before, if such a thing is possible!
Makayla and I have a doctor appt. today so I will update you on what goes on tomorrow.
About Me
- cassNnick
- Nick and I are so excited to have finally started a place for everyone to come see our updates on baby Makayla. I know that we have not been the best at keeping everyone informed but this should help. We are so happy about our newest addition to our family Makayla Rose Johnson and can't wait to share everything with you.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Trip to Labor and Delivery Rant
On Friday 06/06/2008 I was sent to L&D by my doctors office. The long story is below, sorry for the rant but it was such a miserable experience.
Friday I had a call into my doctor as I had been having severe back pain for 3 days. I figured it was probley just the way I was carrying since I had a bad back before pregnancy anyhow. When I talked to my doctor they wanted me to go on into labor and delivery to get things checked out(to make sure it wasn't my kidneys causing the pain). I didn't want to go matter of fact I tried convincing Nick we didn't need to lol! But I know since the doctor said to I needed to go that I was going. Anyhow, since I am first timer and am not familiar with rules and regulations in the L & D portion of the hospital, I only know that when I have been in the ER they say no food or drinks until seen by a doctor and once given the ok you can. So I arrived at L & D at 11:00am and I normally eat around 11:30 so I was getting hungry but decided it was best to wait not knowing what all they were going to do. They hooked me up to the monitors for about an hour and came in and said looks like were going to be giving you the shot as you are having irratibility of your uterus (basically any type of contraction that registered under 60 on the print out) and I was having a few real contractions hitting about 65. So I got the shot and was patiently awaiting someone to tell me to eat or ask if I wanted water. No one did so I had Nick finaly at 2:00 go ask the nurse because I was really thirsty and hungry. She okayed it and Nick being the good hubby he is was on his way down to the cafe to get me food. Then the nurse comes in and starts out looking really upset and says "Just so you know you can refuse this, I mean I'm just telling you it is your right as the patient to say no to any treatment that the doctor tries to administer." This of course made me nervous so I was all ok what is going on? The nurse said they had found _________ in my urine (don't remember the name) and that the doctor wanted to hook me up on IV's for it. I asked her what this substance in my urine was and she said basically it shows you havn't been eating. I immediately said of course I havn't I told you all I haven't eatin anything since breakfast. She said she understood and completely was fine with that but that the doctor was basically questioning if I had been depriving myself and my child of food!!!! I could'nt believe that, my eyes swelled with tears and I said I don't understand I eat LOTS of food everyday I am just late on eating lunch because of being here. She said the count in my urine was so little that all they wrote it was elevated because they couldn't even assign a number to it. She also stated that all the iv was going to do is pump sugars etc really quick into my body just making me feel sick as opposed to me just drinking two glasses of apple juice and eating my lunch that Nick was bringing up! I then told the nurse I agreed with her and was refunsing the iv since I was about to eat which was going to give the same end results except for the sick part. The nurse then stated just so you know your doctor never would have told us to do that for you and that the doctor on call although he works in the same office owns his own practice. The nurse obviously did not like this doctor and neither did I. If your going to acuse me of something so awful come and talk to me yourself. I never once saw the doctor the whole time I was there. Anyhow the minor contractions lessened and I ate lunch drank a bunch of juice and water and was released to go home only a little over 4 hours later. I was also told that I would probley be one of the lucky ones (sarcastic of course) with back labor the whole pregnancy. At my next doctor appt I am going to be speaking with my real OB and telling him how upset I am for the assumptions made by that doctor. It made me feel horrible. Nick keeps telling me not to worry as we know that I am eating but it's just the idea of someone thinking I could ever do something like that intentionally to our baby girl. I love her and would never harm her. Darn doctors there so frustrating! The most important thing though is Makayla is doing great matter of fact she hated the belly belts they had on me and continued trying to kick them off the whole time. I hope I don't have to see that place for another 9 weeks.
Friday I had a call into my doctor as I had been having severe back pain for 3 days. I figured it was probley just the way I was carrying since I had a bad back before pregnancy anyhow. When I talked to my doctor they wanted me to go on into labor and delivery to get things checked out(to make sure it wasn't my kidneys causing the pain). I didn't want to go matter of fact I tried convincing Nick we didn't need to lol! But I know since the doctor said to I needed to go that I was going. Anyhow, since I am first timer and am not familiar with rules and regulations in the L & D portion of the hospital, I only know that when I have been in the ER they say no food or drinks until seen by a doctor and once given the ok you can. So I arrived at L & D at 11:00am and I normally eat around 11:30 so I was getting hungry but decided it was best to wait not knowing what all they were going to do. They hooked me up to the monitors for about an hour and came in and said looks like were going to be giving you the shot as you are having irratibility of your uterus (basically any type of contraction that registered under 60 on the print out) and I was having a few real contractions hitting about 65. So I got the shot and was patiently awaiting someone to tell me to eat or ask if I wanted water. No one did so I had Nick finaly at 2:00 go ask the nurse because I was really thirsty and hungry. She okayed it and Nick being the good hubby he is was on his way down to the cafe to get me food. Then the nurse comes in and starts out looking really upset and says "Just so you know you can refuse this, I mean I'm just telling you it is your right as the patient to say no to any treatment that the doctor tries to administer." This of course made me nervous so I was all ok what is going on? The nurse said they had found _________ in my urine (don't remember the name) and that the doctor wanted to hook me up on IV's for it. I asked her what this substance in my urine was and she said basically it shows you havn't been eating. I immediately said of course I havn't I told you all I haven't eatin anything since breakfast. She said she understood and completely was fine with that but that the doctor was basically questioning if I had been depriving myself and my child of food!!!! I could'nt believe that, my eyes swelled with tears and I said I don't understand I eat LOTS of food everyday I am just late on eating lunch because of being here. She said the count in my urine was so little that all they wrote it was elevated because they couldn't even assign a number to it. She also stated that all the iv was going to do is pump sugars etc really quick into my body just making me feel sick as opposed to me just drinking two glasses of apple juice and eating my lunch that Nick was bringing up! I then told the nurse I agreed with her and was refunsing the iv since I was about to eat which was going to give the same end results except for the sick part. The nurse then stated just so you know your doctor never would have told us to do that for you and that the doctor on call although he works in the same office owns his own practice. The nurse obviously did not like this doctor and neither did I. If your going to acuse me of something so awful come and talk to me yourself. I never once saw the doctor the whole time I was there. Anyhow the minor contractions lessened and I ate lunch drank a bunch of juice and water and was released to go home only a little over 4 hours later. I was also told that I would probley be one of the lucky ones (sarcastic of course) with back labor the whole pregnancy. At my next doctor appt I am going to be speaking with my real OB and telling him how upset I am for the assumptions made by that doctor. It made me feel horrible. Nick keeps telling me not to worry as we know that I am eating but it's just the idea of someone thinking I could ever do something like that intentionally to our baby girl. I love her and would never harm her. Darn doctors there so frustrating! The most important thing though is Makayla is doing great matter of fact she hated the belly belts they had on me and continued trying to kick them off the whole time. I hope I don't have to see that place for another 9 weeks.
30 Week Update and counting
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
If you tap on your belly, for instance, he may kick or poke back at the same spot you touched. So neat -- you can play with your baby well before he's born! When he kicks, try rubbing your tummy and talking softly or singing -- you might just find that it calms him down.
Right now, your baby continues to practice breathing by moving his diaphragm in a rhythmic pattern. Of course, it's amniotic fluid (not air) that's flowing in and out of his lungs, but it's good practice for the real thing. Gaining about a half-pound every week for the next seven weeks, your baby's continuing to bulk up as layers of protective fat appear under his soft skin -- creating that adorably plump, cherubic look.
***Baby Makayla is doing great another week has gone by so quickly! We can't believe she's almost here!
If you tap on your belly, for instance, he may kick or poke back at the same spot you touched. So neat -- you can play with your baby well before he's born! When he kicks, try rubbing your tummy and talking softly or singing -- you might just find that it calms him down.
Right now, your baby continues to practice breathing by moving his diaphragm in a rhythmic pattern. Of course, it's amniotic fluid (not air) that's flowing in and out of his lungs, but it's good practice for the real thing. Gaining about a half-pound every week for the next seven weeks, your baby's continuing to bulk up as layers of protective fat appear under his soft skin -- creating that adorably plump, cherubic look.
***Baby Makayla is doing great another week has gone by so quickly! We can't believe she's almost here!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
29 Week Update
Can you believe you're already a week into your last trimester? Sooo exciting. By this week, all of your baby's bones have fully developed, although they haven't finished hardening so they're still soft and flexible. Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel.
Your baby's head is getting bigger, and brain growth is very rapid at this time. She will grow for about ten more weeks. Also this week, her pushes, kicks, and rolls will likely occur more frequently -- and forcefully. So don't be surprised if you feel a karate chop or two!
Your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during the third trimester. You'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and calcium (about 200 milligrams is deposited in your baby's skeleton every day), so eat foods rich in these nutrients. The skeleton hardens even more and the brain, muscles, and lungs continue to mature.
Another week down! Makayla is doing great although there not joking her kicks are getting really hard now, I sware she's going to knock the wind out of me soon.
-Cassie
Your baby's head is getting bigger, and brain growth is very rapid at this time. She will grow for about ten more weeks. Also this week, her pushes, kicks, and rolls will likely occur more frequently -- and forcefully. So don't be surprised if you feel a karate chop or two!
Your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during the third trimester. You'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and calcium (about 200 milligrams is deposited in your baby's skeleton every day), so eat foods rich in these nutrients. The skeleton hardens even more and the brain, muscles, and lungs continue to mature.
Another week down! Makayla is doing great although there not joking her kicks are getting really hard now, I sware she's going to knock the wind out of me soon.
-Cassie
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
28 Week Update
Your baby has reached the magical mark of 28 weeks. This is it -- the home stretch! You've now officially entered the third and final trimester. The proportion of head to body is correct and if he were to be born now, he would be completely developed except for the extra fat that keeps him warm outside of the womb.
The skeleton of your baby is changing. The cartilage is slowly ossifying into firm bones. The ossification continues until his birth. The skull bones remain the softest so that the skull can compress enough to slip gently through the pelvis and birth canal. She's also probably banging around like mad in there -- except when she's sleeping. Yep, your baby is snoozing on a regular schedule, but in very short spurts (only about 20 to 30 minutes at a time). Right now she weighs roughly 2.5 pounds and measures a little over 15 inches from head to toe.
Baby Makayla is amazing although she is already getting in trouble. She likes to kick right behind mommys ribs. Oh boy is this a sign of what she will be like for the next 3 months lol.
The skeleton of your baby is changing. The cartilage is slowly ossifying into firm bones. The ossification continues until his birth. The skull bones remain the softest so that the skull can compress enough to slip gently through the pelvis and birth canal. She's also probably banging around like mad in there -- except when she's sleeping. Yep, your baby is snoozing on a regular schedule, but in very short spurts (only about 20 to 30 minutes at a time). Right now she weighs roughly 2.5 pounds and measures a little over 15 inches from head to toe.
Baby Makayla is amazing although she is already getting in trouble. She likes to kick right behind mommys ribs. Oh boy is this a sign of what she will be like for the next 3 months lol.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Regular Dr Appt update
I had another doctor appt today and all is well. Doctor Folkstad checked my cervix because I have had a few Braxton Hicks contractions in the last week, but thank goodness all is well and baby Makayla wont be trying to get out anytime soon we hope. I also had to have the Gestational Diabetes test before my appointment which consisted of me drinking this horrible drink (fruit punch flavored with about 99% sugar mixed in) then they drew blood. I should have the results back in about a week but I'm not worried. The drink although gave me a sugar rush which caused me to talk more than usual this morning (I know you didn't think that was possible). Matter of fact at one point Nick had to ask me to take a breath and SLOW down. Apparently Makayla felt the rush as well because her heart rate is always between 144-146 and today it was 154! Other than that all is well and we are right on target. I am still down 7 pounds from my original weight pre-pregnancy so I really don't have much to complain about yet. My next appt update wont be until June 19th so I will let you all know how it's going soon.
P.S. Oh also Makayla now makes my entire stomach move when she is kicking and rolling over. Nick thinks it is so strange to watch but it is amazing!
P.S. Oh also Makayla now makes my entire stomach move when she is kicking and rolling over. Nick thinks it is so strange to watch but it is amazing!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
27 Week Update
The Baby
Your baby now weighs nearly 2 pounds/ 875 grams and measures 14.5 inches/ 36.6 centimetres from heel to toe. Most babies are, at 27 weeks old, far enough along in their development that they have a reasonable chance of survival outside the uterus, but still would have to continue growing inside an incubator in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a considerable amount of time.
Her eyes open and close, she sleeps and wakes at regular intervals and she may suck a finger or thumb.
Sweet dreams, little baby! Some experts believe that babies begin to dream by the 28th week. What do they dream about? No one knows for certain but the brain is active this week as well. The characteristic grooves on the brain's surface start to appear and more brain tissue develops.
Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of the hiccups, which are common this week and throughout the pregnancy. Your baby has them but is breathing in amniotic fluid rather than air. A paper bag can't cure her hiccups, obviously, but an episode usually lasts only momentarily. The sensation for you may be strange but not unpleasant.
Your baby now weighs nearly 2 pounds/ 875 grams and measures 14.5 inches/ 36.6 centimetres from heel to toe. Most babies are, at 27 weeks old, far enough along in their development that they have a reasonable chance of survival outside the uterus, but still would have to continue growing inside an incubator in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a considerable amount of time.
Her eyes open and close, she sleeps and wakes at regular intervals and she may suck a finger or thumb.
Sweet dreams, little baby! Some experts believe that babies begin to dream by the 28th week. What do they dream about? No one knows for certain but the brain is active this week as well. The characteristic grooves on the brain's surface start to appear and more brain tissue develops.
Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of the hiccups, which are common this week and throughout the pregnancy. Your baby has them but is breathing in amniotic fluid rather than air. A paper bag can't cure her hiccups, obviously, but an episode usually lasts only momentarily. The sensation for you may be strange but not unpleasant.
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