The three of us have been doing really well. Aubrey (we think that will be her name, but are not deciding for sure until she's born) is practicing dance moves or gymnastics constantly, which is fun to watch. I do have to admit, it's sometimes uncomfortable. But I thank God everytime I feel her move or have a case of the hiccups, since that's my constant reminder that she's doing well!
Jason and I are both excited to meet her, and to take on the important job of being parents. I can't read anything but baby books right now, although we both know that there are some things you just can't prepare yourself for. One thing I read recently is that 600 diapers will be needed in the first 6 weeks of life. I knew we'd be changing a lot of diapers, but holy cow! Seeing that figure really shows the impact.
We have our next doctor's appointment tomorrow. I am taking my mom with me so that she can meet the doctor and hear the baby's heartbeat. Mom had the idea of taking our flip video camera (a toy Jason and I bought so that we can capture all the special moments as our baby grows up), so that she could capture the heartbeat. So as long as I'm not embarrased by how my pregnant belly looks in that video, I'll post a link so that you all can hear the heart beat as well!
Now that I've talked your ear off, I'll move on to the update on our baby girl in her 30th week, per babycenter.com. I'll also include an update on what babycenter says I'll be going through this week. I can tell you that part of this (the sleepy part) is already very true!
Update on our baby girl:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
Update on mommy:
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, talk to your doctor or midwife. You may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy. Also let your caregiver know if you're frequently nervous or anxious.
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