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Our baby boy is 28 turning 29 weeks old. Detailed child...

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:02:22 -0400

Our baby boy is 28 turning 29 weeks old.

Detailed child info: Weight: 2.6–2.8 Ibs Length: 14.9–16.1 in At this stage: The brain is developed so well that it begins to control the constant body temperature.

The child in the 29th week of pregnancy passes his time mostly sleeping. No news, after birth it is the same. It has been proven that most of the sleeping inside your womb (70–80%) is in the REM phase, i.e. the phase of rapid eye movement. What does this mean? Well, the baby is dreaming. What could he be dreaming about inside there? The little one is digesting the noises heard during the day, i.e. mum’s heartbeat, stomach rumbling when she is hungry, her voice, voices from outside. He may be also dreaming about everyday playing with the umbilical cord, who knows? The nervous system is already fully developed, and this means that the child responds to stimuli in the same way as an adult, i.e. in a flash.

My 3 tabs a day Calcium Supplement =)

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:06:45 -0400

My 3 tabs a day Calcium Supplement =)

Mother’s Day 2012 =)

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:03:00 -0400

Mother’s Day 2012 =)

Mother’s Day lunch with the hubby =)

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:29:33 -0400

Mother’s Day lunch with the hubby =)

Our baby boy is 27 going on 28 weeks =) Detailed child...

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:56:00 -0400

Our baby boy is 27 going on 28 weeks =)

Detailed child info: Weight: approx. 2.4 Ibs Length: 13.4–14.9 in At this stage: The child can see the light and hear sounds coming from the external world.

The child is still growing. In addition to being longer and longer, he also starts to accumulate typical baby fat. Air sacs begin to develop a network of blood vessels. Thus at the first breath the oxygen will be immediately transported to the brain. And by the way the unconditional reflexes are amazing. You cut off the umbilical cord and a child knows that it’s time to take a breath. No wonder that he knows. For over half of the gestation he was training intensely, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid. This is a hard job. Your child knows you from the side, where we least expect it. He knows the sounds of your heartbeat, rumbling stomach, hiccups, digestive noises, yawns, laughter, speech, crying. Everything is heard from the inside. After delivery he will immediately recognize your voice.

I ran out of regular pantyhose, I found this unused one this...

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:31:45 -0400

I ran out of regular pantyhose, I found this unused one this morning. I don’t really like it because it makes me feel I have scales over my legs. Funny how my hubby helped me put this on me because my bigger belly wouldn’t allow me to bend further down anymore (LOL). I better remember buying new plain black pantyhoses next time I shop. I just don’t like this one.

Had a long day today. I worked until noon, then the hubby picked...

Sat, 05 May 2012 23:46:04 -0400

Had a long day today. I worked until noon, then the hubby picked me up straight to Battlecreek for our movie date. We went to the Lakeview mall, ate in a Japanese fastfood, went to Sears where I bought a black tight, then to Barnes and Noble where we browsed some publications, watched the Avengers and then went to Walmart—in Battlecreek, to look for the hubby’s shirts and scrubs; unfortunately, he only bought 4 shirts, but we can’t find any blue scrub his size. Because of that, we have decided to head back home to Sturgis. On our way, the hubby suddenly craved for Calamare. Since it was already dinner time, we have decided to drop by McGonigle’s. While we ate there, we agreed to drop by Walmart—in Sturgis, to check if scrubs his size is available there. No luck, so we have decided to buy some small stuff we need, so our trip there won’t be wasted. My feet hurt big time and they’re swollen already. That serves as a hint… it’s time to go home. T’was already 10pm BTW =)

Our baby boy is 26 going on 27 weeks old today. Detailed child...

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:09:38 -0400

Our baby boy is 26 going on 27 weeks old today.

Detailed child info: Weight: 2.0–2.2 Ibs Length: 13–13.4 in At this stage: The baby opens its eyes.

The eyelids, which formed about 12th week of pregnancy and remained closed, now open! Finally, the retina responsible for receiving light stimuli is ready for action. Your stomach is not opaque. If you direct a strong beam of light on your belly, you can be sure that the baby turns his head in that direction. The child is not surrounded by total darkness, but by a kind of burgundy-brown glow. Your nipples darken and swell. Moreover, first milk called colostrum may leak out. On your abdomen from the navel to the pubic symphysis a constantly darkening ridge is visible.

Hmmm… I like strawberry better =/

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:32:46 -0400

Hmmm… I like strawberry better =/

Got an advanced Mother’s day gift from Mom. Desir d Nature...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:48:57 -0400

Got an advanced Mother’s day gift from Mom. Desir d Nature by Yves Rocher.

Got an appreciation Gift Card from my boss, Frank Iannarelli.

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:37:34 -0400

Got an appreciation Gift Card from my boss, Frank Iannarelli.

I have a short day today. I worked only up to 11:30am....

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:45:14 -0400

I have a short day today. I worked only up to 11:30am. It’s a good thing my hubby is also off, we got the chance to go to his barber for his haircut together. We plan to go around town all day. It’s always fun time to be with my hubby anytime, anywhere.

Breakfast =)

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:39:32 -0400

Breakfast =)

Munching…

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:49:56 -0400

Munching…

Our baby boy is 25 going on 26 weeks today =) Detailed child...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:58:17 -0400

Our baby boy is 25 going on 26 weeks today =)

Detailed child info:
Weight: 1.7–2.0 Ibs
Length: approx. 13 in
At this stage: The child learns grasping reflex on the umbilical cord. It very often sucks his fingers.

Beginning of the third trimester! It is an important period for the child as well. His lungs are beginning to produce a substance that prevents air sacs collapse, even if there is no air in them. This is surfactant. Thanks to it the baby can practice the breathing reflex. He inhales and exhales amniotic fluid and the air sacs do not collapse. This way he will be ready to take his first breath of real air just after birth. The good news is that now we can produce artificial surfactant and therefore the chances of survival for children born before the 26th week are much greater. You may experience first contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions). Relax, you have plenty of time!

I’m trying Yoplait Greek Yoghurt… not too bad =)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:47:35 -0400

I’m trying Yoplait Greek Yoghurt… not too bad =)

BK Tropical Mango Smoothie and Colby-Jack Chreese; my Sunday...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:49:18 -0400

BK Tropical Mango Smoothie and Colby-Jack Chreese; my Sunday afternoon snack while watching a movie—Seven and Below, with my hubby at the comfort of our home.

Snap shots of the flowers from my Mom’s backyard this...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:01:19 -0400

Snap shots of the flowers from my Mom’s backyard this afternoon.

I cooked some “Turon” while waiting for my...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:45:37 -0400

I cooked some “Turon” while waiting for my hubby’s 2nd Shift duty. His shift ends at 10pm. Though he does have break time and packed dinner, he’s normally exhausted when he gets home; wanting to relax and looking for something to nibble. I made this for his midnight snack tonight.

Craving of the day… Chocolate cake. I don’t really...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:37:25 -0400

Craving of the day… Chocolate cake. I don’t really like sweet stuff before I got pregnant—I love salty. For some reason, this pregnancy made me drool over anything sweet. Hubby bought this for me before he left for work this afternoon.