How far along?
22 weeks, 4 days today!
Trimester?
2nd!
How many days until my due date?
122 to Feb 8th, 93 to my goal 36 weeks!
How big are the babies?
The babies are the size of a papaya!
I haven't weighed in this week...so I'll go with my weight gain so far of 13 pounds!
What milestones did the babies reach this week?
The brain is growing and starting to develop more complex neurological connections. From head to foot, the babies are around 11 inches long with a weight of over 1 pound. They are growing!!! Just below newly formed eyebrows and beneath newly formed eyelids are more developed eyes that continue to sense light. If given the chance they might turn away from bright lights. They can now hear my heart beat, my stomach churn, and hear the sound of our voice!!!
Pregnancy symptoms?
I've had a pretty good week so far. Aside from my ever growing stomach!!!
Cravings/Aversions?
Cravings this week...cheddar cheese, chocolate chip cookie dough (which I can't have!!), long john silvers chicken and fries, and fresh baked ham (which my grandma made for me last Sunday!) My new obsession is cinnamon raisin swirl toast with a little cinnamon sugar on top!!
No aversions this week!
Sleep?
My pregnancy pillow is my new best friend! I am obsessed with him lol. Yes I've named him. Pregnant or not I will use this pillow!!
Belly Button?
My belly button is barely there. I can't even hardly stick my pinky finger in it at all! I guess it will pop out soon!
Wedding rings on or off?
On!
Swelling?
No swelling yet!
Labor signs?
None!
Dreams?
No crazy dreams this week yet!
Best moment of the week?
The best moment this week is coming on Saturday!! My dearest, oldest, best friend Audrey is getting married!!!! So it's wedding week here in Potosi!!! I'm so excited for her and I can't wait for her to experience one of God's greatest gifts, marriage!
What I'm loving?
The cool weather! Even though our house is still only 68 degrees because I get hot at night!
What I miss?
I really miss eating certain things that I can't eat while pregnant. I miss shopping at the buckle which was my life story before I was pregnant. I miss being a size 4! I miss not being able to walk a lot or shop like I used to be able to do for ten hours straight!
What I'm looking forward to?
Audrey's wedding and another week closer to meeting these two handsome babies!
What emotions have I experienced this week?
Relaxation!!!! I've been so at ease ever since my last doctors appointment!
Boys, Girls, or Both?
BOYS!!!! Liam Alexander Politte & Asher Matthew Politte
Movement?
All the time! Even at 3:00 in the morning...I'm hoping this isn't their sleep schedule! :/ They are definitely moving up in my uterus. I can feel them kick right above my belly button now. It's so exciting!
Stretch marks?
None yet!!! I'm hoping lathering up with this tummy butter and cocoa butter lotion will work wonders!
What has daddy been up to this week?
Jared is the greatest husband God has ever let live! He rubs my feet and back every night! He waits on me hand and foot. The cutest thing is when he leans down and talks to the babies.
When do I think I will go into labor?
My doctor wants me to try and make it to 36 or 37 weeks. 36 weeks will be January 11, 2014 and 37 weeks will be January 18, 2014! So definitely before my due date, but still at a safe zone!
Nesting?
Not really doing any nesting.
Devotional from the book, "Expecting Praying for your Child's Development Body & Soul": Listening: Hearing
"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." -James 1:19 Lord, my babies can hear sounds outside of my womb now! They can hear my voice. I can start communicating with my little ones weeks before they enter the world. What a privilege! Father, as they grow, will you keep those little ears of their open? Will you help them to hear the cries of the poor, the forsaken, the helpless? Will you give them a sensitivity to others and a heart that wants to help? So often, I turn a deaf ear to the needs of those around me and focus on my own selfish desires. I don't want to be like that anymore. And I don't want my children to be like that either. Help me to show them what it means to be in tune with others, to care about them more than you care about yourself. From and early age, may they be aware of those who need a tender touch- and then reach out and touch them.
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