28 weeks!

Status: 28 weeks

Hello, 3rd trimester! Only 9 more weeks until we are home birth eligible, and then up to 5 ish more weeks after that. So somewhere in there we will finally get to meet this little bugger! 

Today, I finally had enough of the now constant pubic pain and decided to really try to figure out this belly wrapping thing. After failing with both a size 4 Storch and a gauze wrap, I finally got something decent with my Wrapsody hybrid. It's still a work in progress, but it's helping. 

I also never got a chance to post about my midwife visit last Tuesday (27w3d). Everything was great, except still measuring large (and in charge) at 34cm. I will try to get the audio from the doppler uploaded ASAP!

27 weeks!

Status: 27w2d

I took these pictures yesterday...

And my view...

26 weeks!

Status: 26w2d

Chugging right along, aren't we? Almost to the end of second trimester!

Image courtesy of Aunt Joann's bathroom mirror 

25 weeks!

Status: 25w1d

Your weekly pictures.....

And my view....

Kicks and Wiggles Caught on Tape!

Status: 25w1d

Two nights ago, I was laying in bed watching 13 Going On 30 and Little Foot decided he had quite the opinion about it! He was wiggling and kicking so much that you could see my belly jump! I decided to record his actions, so here they are!

A big milestone.

Status: 24 weeks

Twenty four weeks. 2-4. I've never had the reality of a premature baby, but this milestone is a really big deal in my mind. Today, Little Foot is a baby. What I mean is, he's viable. Although it would mean a huge struggle, he *could* have a chance of survival if he was born anytime after today. 

That's a really big deal. 

From here, on, we just want to keep him safe and cozy until he is really ready to live and thrive outside on his own - hopefully at least another 15 weeks. 

Here are some pictures for today: 

And my view....

High five, Dad!

Status: 23w5d

Last night was New Year's Eve, and as such lots of apple juice was consumed. One thing I have discovered about Little Foot is that he either loves or hates the stuff. Every time I drink it, he moves a lot. So last night, as he was rolling and readjusting, I had Joel put his hand on my belly - and he got to feel him move! What a wonderful way to ring in the new year!

23 Week Appointment

Status: 23 weeks, 5 days

On Tuesday (12/30/14), at 23w3d, we had a visit with the midwife. We saw Constance this time, and all the big kids came with me! It was a little exhausting, but the kids were pretty good. They were especially excited to hear Little Foot's heartbeat. Surprisingly, my BP was on the low side, despite the chaos! FHR was 152, my belly measured 26cm (so a tiny bit ahead, but perfect per the midwife). And here is your dose of beautiful baby sound!