3 weeks of bedrest down... 19 to go.
How far along? 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: gained 5 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yes
Stretch marks: Nope
Best moment this wk: the funeral home was finally able to finish up all the legal stuff in order to cremate Michael. We got to bring him home on Saturday.
Miss anything: baby Michael
Movement: I found out I have an anterior placenta which explains why I haven't really felt Wyatt move. Hopefully I'll get to start feeling him in a few weeks.
Food cravings: otter pops :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: YES
Gender: boy
Labor signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm happy most of the time, but I def have my moments
Looking forward to: Being able to really feel Wyatt move, and for Jared to feel him too
At my appt. today, Wyatt is still doing great :) His amniotic fluid level is right on target and my cervix still looks good. Dr. R was surprised that I couldn't really feel him kicking yet because he was kicking pretty hard. Boooo anterior placenta! I want to feel his little feet already! Dr. R didn't measure Wyatt today since she measured him last week. She said that she only wants to measure him once a month because we would just drive ourselves crazy measuring him every week. She said it's like weighing yourself everyday.
Last week my SIL Wendy came down from Gilroy to help me out. :) She was super awesome and made me food when I needed it and cleaned my house and did the laundry and took me to my dr.'s appointments. When Dr. R found out that Wendy is from Gilroy, the "garlic capital" she told us that when she was younger she went there with a few of her friends. They wanted to bring something back for their boyfriends, so they pulled over to the side of the road and picked up a clove of garlic to bring back. All of the sudden they were surrounded by police cars and were almost arrested. Apparently it's a federal offense to take anything off of a farm. She said that technically, the garlic was on the side of the road, it was not in the field so she wasn't trying to steal anything. The police let them go and she hasn't tried anything as daring ever since, lol. I love that dr. :)
Anyway, it was really good to have Wendy out here for a week. She and I haven't really had the opportunity to get to know eachother since I've been in the family so it was a lot of fun to visit with her and get to know her.
Here's what's going on with Wyatt this week
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.
At my appt. today, Wyatt is still doing great :) His amniotic fluid level is right on target and my cervix still looks good. Dr. R was surprised that I couldn't really feel him kicking yet because he was kicking pretty hard. Boooo anterior placenta! I want to feel his little feet already! Dr. R didn't measure Wyatt today since she measured him last week. She said that she only wants to measure him once a month because we would just drive ourselves crazy measuring him every week. She said it's like weighing yourself everyday.
Last week my SIL Wendy came down from Gilroy to help me out. :) She was super awesome and made me food when I needed it and cleaned my house and did the laundry and took me to my dr.'s appointments. When Dr. R found out that Wendy is from Gilroy, the "garlic capital" she told us that when she was younger she went there with a few of her friends. They wanted to bring something back for their boyfriends, so they pulled over to the side of the road and picked up a clove of garlic to bring back. All of the sudden they were surrounded by police cars and were almost arrested. Apparently it's a federal offense to take anything off of a farm. She said that technically, the garlic was on the side of the road, it was not in the field so she wasn't trying to steal anything. The police let them go and she hasn't tried anything as daring ever since, lol. I love that dr. :)
Anyway, it was really good to have Wendy out here for a week. She and I haven't really had the opportunity to get to know eachother since I've been in the family so it was a lot of fun to visit with her and get to know her.
Here's what's going on with Wyatt this week
I followed your story on bbc but have since left bbc...and all the drama. But I'm not ashamed to say since I found your blog I have been checking in on you and baby Wyatt. You have inspired more people than you know by telling your story. My husband continue to send prayers and good thoughts from Alabama. -A
ReplyDeleteGood update. Be careful for what you wish for, girlie. Kicking babies typically rank pretty low on the list of "what mommies like". I understand the reassurance that may make you the exception. Glad you're hanging in there. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your dad, you are going to hate being woke up because wyatt will be kicking you like crazy soon enough. I know, I know, you want to feel him to make sure he is ok I totally understand. Keep up the awesome attitude. You guys are definitely in our prayers and sending lots of love and hugs.
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