Boy Stole my Heart

Thursday, December 25, 2008

My baby boy!




Here are the first pictures of the baby! The dr. had no doubt in his mind that it was a boy. His little "thing" was right out there pokin out for us to see. He wanted me to know he was a boy! Throughout the entire ultrasound he was moving around so it was very easy for me to see him. He was constantly moving his hands and fingers. Sucking on his thumb a lot and waving. The dr. said everything looked great. He moved my due date to MAY 25. 2009. I am a week behind what we thought I was. But the baby is healthy and growing just like he should be. I have thought of a few names. I really like Kagun West or Keagun West. But I am still looking for other names too. The nurses said the way I was squealing and laughing in the room they thought I was having twins. Because I had the same reaction as patients who have twins haha.. No twins! I was just super excited!! Ill post some belly pictures soon. Its really starting to poke out. But I've been saying that for a month! To me it feels huge! So here is the update on week 18!

Fetal development in pregnancy week 18:fetus in fifth month We have two more ounces! Your "getting bigger-n-better by the minute baby" is already up to 7 ounces and 6 inches! This is a big week for their baby skin. There are now two distinct layers—the epidermis (or the surface skin) and dermis. Currently, their skin is covered with a greasy, waxy, cheese-like substance, known as vernix caseosa. Sure, it sounds pretty nasty, but this mixture of fatty secretions covering your little swimmer from head to toe is the best way to protect their oh-so-thin skin from bruising and abrasions as well as chapping caused by amniotic fluid exposure (and your little one is swimming in that stuff!). Still don’t like the fact your little darling is currently slathered in fatty cream like a greased pig? Well, you know the birthing process? Where you have to push something the size of a watermelon out a hole the size of a grape? That adorable little greased piglet would have a lot harder time getting through the birth canal without the vernix caseosa. Fun fact for momma’s with baby girls: it’s a uterus within a uterus! Your little girl will have developed a uterus and vagina canal by the end of this week.

And how's mom doing? POP! If you haven’t yet, you will soon be seeing the last of your inn-y belly button—until after you’ve pushed your little monkey out. If it’s getting difficult to breathe, you can thank your not-so-small belly for squishing your lungs—which will be more and more cramped for space as the pregnancy progresses. Not that this is surprising as everything else in your mid-section is getting properly squooshed as well. (What else is new?!!). Keep in mind that as you grow (and grow and grow) in size you produce more blood (for both of you), which lowers your blood pressure. So standing up quickly and/or occasional fast movements may cause slight dizziness or lightheadedness. This is totally normal, but means you shouldn’t be too quick to jump to your feet when your team scores a goal. It's better to just punch the air in excitement or clap gleefully. One more fun pregnancy symptom to add to the list: you are producing more melanin, which can cause dark patches of skin to occur on random parts of your body. Don’t worry—these dark spots (unlike your parent’s age spots) will retreat soon after birth.
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Saturday, December 6, 2008

This week has been a great one! I got to see my family a lot. I miss them soooo much! I really wanna get to Wayne County ASAP. Yes I want to move to Wayne County believe it or not!! Its just about making it happen.
The baby kicked for the first time on Friday! It was amazing. I guess it didnt really kick. It just moved. Then laying in bed that night I felt it a lot! I cant wait for it to do it. I catch myself stopping and just zoning out trying to focus on if its going to move or not. And usually it doesnt. Haha. I started crying tonight though and it started moving before the first sob. Haha. It was so cute. I cant believe how much more I fell in love just over a little movement. Its so exciting! I wish everyone could be as excited as I am. And not look at this as a burden or a struggle. I find out what the baby is on DECEMBER 23!! So call me and I will fill you in!!! What a Christmas present for me!! I am so excited I cant wait. I am in week 17... WHERE DID THE WEEKS GO? Time goes by so fast. Its hard to keep up sometimes. My weeks may be a little off because the dates at the dr. were a guess. But I will find out more information at my ultrasound. THANK YOU EMBER!! I love the maternity clothes! I dont have much at all so I love the ones you gave me! If you couldnt tell by me wearing them all day today!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!! This week has been emotional. My heart has been torn from place to place and sometimes I cant even think straight. Im doing great though! The pregnancy has been going wonderful! Ill post the update below! THANKS MOMMA for the camera! Now ill be able to post some baby bump pictures for everyone to see. And yes im getting the baby bump. Already! 4 months its about time I stop looking fat!

Fetal development in pregnancy week 17:fetus in fourth month Don't be too shocked but... your baby is EVEN bigger than it was last week, not to mention getting cuter, and smarter every day! As you’ve come to expect, there’s no shortage of growth and development this week: your fantastic little bean stalk has added yet another half inch to their overall height-- making them nearly half a foot long! Their little limbs have reached (or are within one week of) their relative proportions, and will continue to grow evenly with the rest of the body after this week. Reactive listening has begun for your baby, even though their ears are not yet structurally complete or fully functional. Meanwhile, different parts of their astonishingly complex brain are developing to process your little one’s hearing and other senses, (you know, sight, smell, taste and touch). Mind boggling factoid of the week: if you’re having going to have a little girl, her ovaries have already produced millions of primordial egg cells, which, within a few weeks, will develop into actual eggs! Phew… just wait till she’s a teenager eh?

And how's mom doing? Even though the second trimester is often characterized as the most enjoyable of the three, you can count on a few ailments (see week 14 for additional tri-2 symptoms). This week, or in the coming weeks, you may be privy to the uncommon joys of “round ligament pain.” These not-so-lovely symptoms can doctors advise sleeping on your left side as lying on your back can compress your pelvic veins, decreasing blood return to the lower half of your body include bellyaches, pain in the
lower abdomen and sharp shooting and/or stabbing pains, most often expressed at the end of the day. Your suffering is due to stretched ligaments and muscles that support your ever-growing uterus. This is to be expected and is perfectly normal (especially since your uterus is only getting bigger!). Some doctors advise sleeping on your left side as lying on your back can compress your pelvic veins, decreasing blood return to the lower half of your body. Lying on your left side relieves this pressure thereby allowing normal blood flow. If this doesn’t do the trick, go ahead and consult your health care practitioner, but try not to punch them when they serenely tell you it’s normal to feel stabbing pain during this time. As we all know, violence never solves anything.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Missed a week so heres the update!

These past few weeks have been crazy! But good! I have been working a lot but it's keeping me busy! I am in week 15 and people are really starting to notice. I have had complete strangers ask me when I am due. I guess I am showing more than I thought I was. I went to the Dr yesterday and everything was great. I have gained a whole 2 lbs in a month. And he said that was perfect. I have an appointment for December 23 to find out what the baby is. I CANT WAIT!! I dont know what I want. A boy would be fun and so would a girl!! I have thought of some names but none for sure yet. Its going to be a hard decision. Anyways here is the update on this week!!
Fetal development in pregnancy week 15:fetus in fourth month Your nearly four-inch long gymnast is happily mobile inside your womb and if you're really lucky, you’ll notice a point when your sneezing, coughing or laughing results in a little kick here or a poke there. Still, many women don't feel anything until the 17th week or later. Although the poking and kicking isn't very charming during sleeping hours, it’s a good sign as it means your baby is actually reacting to outside events. Yay! You’ve got yourself one active healthy baby! Their little elbows and knees are bending more freely this week and their little legs are finally growing longer than their arms and getting pumped up for prenatal Richard Simmons. Many of their major organ systems are increasing in capacity—particularly that amazing tiny heart and complex circulation system, which is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day, and will increase to a very impressive 200 quarts per day by the end of the pregnancy. As far as hair goes, we’ve got some new scalp patterns beginning to develop on the head, although actual head hair is not yet present.
And how's mom doing? Have your cheeks been rosier lately? (No, no, no-- we’re asking about your face.) Are you feeling especially radiant? This famed “glow” is brought to you courtesy of the pregnancy fairy who has waved her magical “rosy tinge wand” over you. Seriously though, your body is experiencing an increase in probably do have flushed skin and cheeks. Just be aware that increased blood flow might cause your blood vessels to expand, resulting in a series of not-so-magical nosebleeds for some women, which although perfectly normal, are a bit gory if you’ve got a day job. If you find the nosebleeds especially irritable, consider purchasing a humidifier to ward off future nose bleeds. Also, do your best to avoid irritants, such as aerosols, smoke, and dust.. Even though the placenta is regulating your babe’s hormones, you are still producing additional estrogen, which often causes swelling of the mucosa membranes, leaving you with a stuffy nose—potentially throughout the duration of the pregnancy. These are just a few of the charming physical experiences you can chalk up to the pregnancy fairy!

Monday, November 17, 2008

another 60 hour work week and im in week 13!!

So this week has been a long one! I have been so sleepy and exhausted. Work is killing me. Im going to invest in some gel inserts. And thanks to Ember and April I'll be getting a maternity massage this week! I CANT WAIT!! Ill probably go tomorrow if they can get me in on such short notice. I definitely need some ME time. Work is killing me and the drama never ends. Its constantly a negative place. But I need the job and I am soooo grateful for the hours!! There are hardly any jobs in town, and I have a decent paying one with great hours! So ill stop complaining now. My belly is getting huge. I feel so fat!! Its getting harder and harder to hide. The only thing that I hate is how alone I am. Its so easy to get depressed and down. My horomones are crazy but I just hate being alone. Well thats all for this week. I have some great blog ideas. So ill be posting more soon!
Fetal development in pregnancy week 13:
fetus in third month This is your final week in the first trimester and your little weed continues to grow and grow and grow. Of the three trimesters, this one has been the most important for your little one’s development. Assuming you’ve carefully adopted a healthy diet, continue to exercise and get ample rest, your little one is set up perfectly for even more growth and development in tri-two! Way to go! He or she now weighs about 2.5 ounces and is roughly 3.5 inches in length. Little hairs, known as lanugo, will start to cover their body this week, as their sense of taste and smell are further refined. Their cozy little amniotic sac is also increasing in size and mass as it continues to fill with more fluid.
And how's mom doing?
Congratulations on a successful first trimester! A lot has happened (and there’s a lot more to come). You should be proud of your hard work and sacrifice. Giving up lattes, soda, and wine is not easy. Even if you snuck in a few of these goodies over the past 13 weeks, don’t dwell on it—there’s a lot The good news is some fashion designers are realizing that being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t look sharp, sexy, sporty, or whatever your particular style might be to look forward to! Besides, now is the perfect time to rededicate yourself if you have had a few lapses. Remember, every day and decision is an opportunity to improve your eating and exercise habits—your baby and your body will thank you in the long run.

If you’re the planning type, you can celebrate the beginning of your next trimester by purchasing some choice maternity clothing to fit your elegantly evolving new shape. The good news is some fashion designers are realizing that being pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t look sharp, sexy, sporty, or whatever your particular style might be. Cruise the online stores for a preview of the range of fashion out there for pregnant women—even if the local shops are still stuck in the nineties, you can always hit up some chi-chi online store based out of NYC! If you’d rather wait a few more weeks (until you really start to show) before making any purchases, then get ready to dig out your sweat pants, over-sized t-shirts, and any other comfy loose fitting clothes you’ve got at your disposal. At the very least, just unbutton that top button on those pants that still “almost fit”. Come on, you’re pregnant! This is definitely not the time to suffer for fashion.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Week 12.... already!

Heres what's going on this week. Crazy how fast its going already. My belly is starting to poke out. I can't suck it in anymore! And the post is definately right about all the other moms telling me how to be pregnant. At work everyone has their own opinion on how I should do things and what I should be doing. If I even tried to live up to all the expectations and advice they are giving me I'd go nuts!! My boss especially likes to point out to EVERYONE how fat I am. Today her exact words were "Look how fat Kayla's getting." Maybe I'm just easily annoyed, but I really didnt like the attention she was drawing to my weight. I went in the bathroom and cried till I realized how silly I was being. My emotions are out of control. But I still didn't like her telling me how fat I am. Sorry - just a little vent. haha

Fetal development in pregnancy week 12:fetus in third month Even though your little Einstein’s body is still growing quite rapidly 2 inches long right now, the overall super-speedy growth of their amazing brain continues to leave the head proportionately larger than the body— and is actually slightly more than one third of their total body mass! The head and neck are still straightening at this point as can be seen by their little chin lifting off of the chest. Your baby is also actively rehearsing “breathing” by using amniotic fluid to prepare the lungs for future air respiration.

The big news: your little pooper is now officially going to need diapers! Although a majority of the waste produced is transferred to the mother’s system for discharge (to avoid having it linger in the amniotic sac), some urine is released to the amniotic fluid and your baby will actually breathe it in before it passing it on to your for discharge. Not to worry, urine--in this particular form, is completely harmless to your baby.

And how's mom doing? Logically, as your baby is growing bigger, so must your uterus. By now, your once-flat and relatively small uterus is stretched to the size of a softball (12-14 cm), but that’s nothing: by the time you deliver it will have grown to 15 – 17 inches (37 – 42 cm). Your uterus is slowly increasing at a rate of approximately one centimeter per week. If you've got a burning sensation that extends from your breastbone to your throat, you've got heart burn or acid indigestion. To lessen this unpleasant experience: eat smaller meals and avoid fried, spicy, and fatty foods. Otherwise, there's always TUMS, but check with your health care provider first

As your pregnancy becomes more physically visible, you’ll have to adjust to people asking you when you’re due and giving lots of unsolicited advice from women who’ve “been there.” Additionally, this is probably the right time to share your pregnancy news (if you haven’t already) with close family and friends and anyone you want to have involved in your pregnancy. Allowing your friends and family to have role in your pregnancy encourages participation and support for the future—when you’re really going to need it!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Cravings...

Today it was pickles and eggnog. It was amazing. Last week it was root beer. But nothing as crazy as pickles and egg nog!! What are some of your crazy cravings?? I was talking to grandma Trena and she said she craved pickles and oreos!! I have heard of other women who crave dirt and laundry detergent. .... ????! That seems strange to me. Ill stick to my pickles and egg nog, thank you.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Pee a little or bust a gut..... its nothing to cough or sneeze at!

I never knew where my bladder was till now. I pee every hour. Usually more than once an hour. And I don't dare even try to laugh or cough. I swear I pee my pants even if I hiccup. And the nights are the worst!! I almost want to wear a diaper to bed just so I can pee my pants so I don't have to get up so many times to go to the bathroom.
Being pregnant is a different world. And I'm only 11 weeks! I sleep all the time and I never seem to get enough sleep. I feel so fat and I've lost 4 lbs!!
So here's whats going on with me this week...
Fetal development in pregnancy week 11:fetus in third month

Maybe you’ve noticed… your baby is a super-duper grower! Your lil' fetus will be gaining a substantial amount of weight this week and has already achieved fruit-size-status comparable to a plum. What's more, your little scientist is already starting to explore their body, focusing most intently on touching their head, and especially their face and mouth. Their mouth in particular will provide them with hours of entertainment. This happens not only because your baby is gaining coordination, and is therefore able to move a hand on command, but also because their palms have gained sensation and can actually “feel” what it touches.They're also developing their swallow reflex this week. And lastly, your baby's smelling and other olfactory senses will begin developing this week, which when combined with the maturing taste buds, will provide your baby with their first experiences of taste and smell.
And how's mom doing? If you’re still enduring the joys of morning sickness, it should finally be subsiding to the point of non-existence by the end of this week. The growing placenta combined with your little one’s developing pituitary gland have given you a break on hormone production, so now your can focus on the fact you’re about to enter the second trimester of pregnancy, which can be most aptly characterized by lots of growth for both you and your little uterus-tenant.

At this point you should be making a conscious effort to gradually increase your consumption of healthy, vitamin-rich food, but remember: THIS DOES NOT MEAN LIFE IS NOW AN OPEN BUFFET. Think about it, if it’s not good for you, then it won’t do any good for your developing baby. If you’re finding that you’re still hungry after dinner, don’t simply default to having extra ice cream for dessert. Have a second helping of vegetables and fish, or whole grain bread with jam. Good nutrition is absolutely vital for your baby's brain and body development.

Additionally, make sure you’re taking “me-time” to center yourself and focus on your body’s interactions with your baby: listen to relaxing or inspiring music, read good books, think happy thoughts, you know, all the mentally stimulating stuff that puts you in a good mood and makes your pregnancy feel like a positive experience. In other words, watching international news isn't recommended. The better you treat your body and emotions now, the healthier and happier your child will be once “they’re on the outside.”

Isn't all this crazy? Last week the baby peed for the first time! HA!! No wonder I pee so much!! Im not the only one who pees. These little weekly updates are amazing and definitely give me something to look forward to. Its hard to keep my head up when everyone looks at this baby as such a burden to me. ITS NOT A BURDEN. Yes, my life will change. But I'm excited!! I cant wait for this little one to get here. I KNOW how hard its going to be, but it is going to be worth it. I have already been thinking about names for if its a girl and if its a boy. And how different life will be if I have a boy or if I have a girl. I still don't know what Kevin's going to do. I havent talked to him in over a month. And it is definitely best this way.

Well that's all for today! Just wanted you guys to know what's going on inside!