Baby Shower

I know I have mentioned it before, but I wanted to also post it here, so if someone forgets. Iwill be having a baby shower on January 31, 2009 (next Saturday) at 1pm here in Lincoln. Sorry that the invites haven't gone out yet, but I wanted to let everyone know what was going on so that I could make sure that everyone could make plans as needed. The shower will be at my cousin Amanda's house. The address is: 1810 SW 25 St. Sorry the information is pretty last minute. The invitations should be arriving soon....but I wasn't in control of them so can't really say when. At least this way you know what's going on. If you need any additional information let me know. I really hope to see everyone there. I am looking forward to a great time with some friends and family. If you need registration information....just scroll down!!

Week 33--Changes and Developments

Baby is definitely wiggling in there still, but there has definitely started to be more of the actually pushing out from him/her too. There is one spot above my belly button that apparently the baby doesn't feel is big enough, because there is pretty consistently a foot or something pushing directly against that spot. This week, baby should measure about 12 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 4.4 pounds. I also think that the baby has dropped already, getting ready for the final count down, because the movements and stuff all feel lower than they were before. I had one lady tell me that as big as I was, and where I was carrying, there is no way that I will make it another 6 weeks. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I hope to make it at least a few more weeks to be sure that the baby's lungs are fully developed and everything, but somehow I don't think that I am the one that gets to make that decision!! Baby developments this week:

• Baby is practicing breathing by inhaling amniotic fluid to exercise his/her lungs.
• Hair will be present now if it is going to be there at birth.
  
  
• The baby has a normal waking and sleeping pattern.
  
• While the baby is sleeping he/she may experience the rapid eye movement (REM) stage, which is the dreaming period of sleep.
• Baby can listen, feel, and see.
• The pupils of the eye can detect light and constrict and dilate.
• Baby's lungs are ALMOST completely matured.
• Fat will continue to be deposited on baby's body for protection and warmth.
• Baby's skin color turns from red to pink.

So that's what is going on here this week. I hope to have a few more weeks of updates, especially so I can get everything ready for my leave at work! Have a great week.

Big News!

So, today was going along just like any other day, until my boss came into my office this afternoon. She's been doing some work, and I now have the opportunity to pick up hours in our IT department, making me a full time employee of the UNMC!!! That's right. I am now officially an adult, with a full time job. And part of my job even USES my degree. I am very very excited, and just wanted to share the news with anyone who is interested enough to actually read this. Before you ask, we've already got full time child care lined up and everything, so this will actually work out damn near perfectly. I just hope things keep going as well as they have been.

Week 32--Developments and Changes

Welcome to another exciting week in the growth of our baby. Things are calming down a bit finally, but I'm also starting to get very excited about the baby coming! It's hard to believe that in 2 months I will be able to hold my little one in my arms finally. The last couple days the baby has been getting the hick-ups and I can feel them in the weirdest places!! Seth has also been entertaining himself by playing with the baby. If I lay on my back the baby will usually lay on one side of my stomach and if Seth taps in the middle or on the opposite side you can actually watch my entire stomach move toward him. It's one of the coolest things I have ever seen and experienced. Of course while the baby is busy in there, there is also some growth happening.

• The layers of fat continue to be deposited beneath the skin
• The arms and legs are fully proportioned in relation to the size of the head
• The baby is passing water from his or her bladder
• The hair on the head continues to grow
• The lanugo continues to fall off.

So that's what is happening in our neck of the woods. Needless to say we're still busy, but at least it doesn't feel so chaotic at this point.

January 12 Dr. Appointment

So we went to the Dr. this morning and it went quickly and uneventfully. Blood sugar, blood pressure, and all that good stuff look...well...good. My weight is exactly the same as the last appointment, so that's cool. The baby's heart beat was strong and the Dr. says she thinks it sounds like a boy, but I'm still not holding my breath. They're going to stick with my March 11 due date, but will probably induce me during week 39 if I haven't gone naturally by then (of course only if my membranes and stuff look good). So that's what I know so far.

Baby Registries

So I've been busy getting baby registry stuff all set up for the upcoming shower's and for anyone that's just curious what I would like to have for the baby. Keep in mind that any clothing listed can be bought in any size (I really don't care) and that most stuff should be neutralish at least since we don't know what we're having any more!

Sears Registry

Walmart Registry

JCPenney Registry

Toys R Us Registry

Target Registry

So I have now finished Shopko's registry as well, but it won't let me link directly to my list, so here's a link to their registry page and you will have to search for my name from there. There are actually 2 listed as well, but 1 of them is empty and the other has all my info in it (not sure why at all!!) Shopko Registry. Sorry about the confusion...I blame it on ShopKo being GHETTO!! If you have anywhere else you think I should (or would like me to register) let me know and I'll jump on it!

Week 31--Changes and Developments

This week is the lovely time when I started back to work after the winter vacation. It's crazy to me how vacations are never long enough, and you never get quite as much done as you had originally hoped you would. Oh well! This week, the baby's growth is actually supposed to slow down a little bit, but that doesn't mean it will stop by any means! Slowing down the growth allows the body to focus more on creating the connections between the nerve cells and other areas. Also, rather than just hearing random stuff the baby can now comprehend distinct sounds, and can even pick out voices and music! Other little developments to expect:

• The lungs and digestive tract are nearly mature
• The baby can see in the womb
• The eyebrows and eyelashes are complete.

Other than that, things are pretty quite this week for both baby and us. Next week we have a couple small things going on, but at the end of the month is the baby shower, which I am REALLY excited for! Other than that, we play the waiting game.