Tuesday, May 18, 2010

30 WEEKS... and some surprises!

Before I go in to what is ahead for Kyler this week, I thought I would let you all know about our last minute doctor's appointment that we had on Wednesday. I noticed on Tuesday that I was having a feeling in my chest that felt kind of like a flutter or knocking feeling. I called the doctor's office and they wanted me to come in the next day. Dr. Berry said that I am having heart palpitations but that everything was ok as long as I was not having any shortness of breath or pain in my chest. My stomach measuring was good, Kyler's heart beat was nice and strong, and everything seems to be going very well!

I also had my baby shower on Saturday (unfortunately, the same day as Kyler's great-grandpa's funeral) and had a very nice time. My sister, Lori, flew out to host the shower with my mom. I received a lot of wonderful gifts and am grateful to all who gave them! Love you all so much!!

Now... on to the 30 week update!

The following is from 3D Pregnancy:
"Big news for baby's brain this week: It's starting to wrinkle and fold and looks like something that grew in the back of your fridge. This is due to the rapid growth of your little genius's brain cells. Other highlights this week:

Fingernails and toenails are finally finished—causing his or her parents great fear and anguish the first time they try to cut those little daggers (it gets easier, we promise)! Plus, the bone marrow is completely in charge of red-blood-cell production now. Trust us, this is a good thing.

Baby is starting to shed his lanugo—the downy hair that was covering his skin. Now that he's chubbier and better able to regulate his body temp, he doesn't need to sport a fur coat 24/7.

"I spy an umbilical cord and the inside of my mom's uterus!" When your baby is awake, his eyes are now wide open and he's whittling away the hours looking around, checking out his rather dark, limited environs.

Your baby hasn't gained much weight or height this week, as most of his energy's been channeled to the brain. He weighs about 3 pounds and is approximately 15.5 inches long, about the size of London, not the city, Britney Spears' Yorkie terrier. Of course your baby is less hairy and way cuter!"


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