Baby Lisk is getting so close to his birth height, but he still might have about 3-5 lbs to go in weight gain. He's about close to 17 inches tall, the size of a head of lettuce, and weights over 3 1/2 lbs. His brain and nerves continue to develop under his head, which is still very soft so he can pass through the birth canal. He's flexible in his neck and joints which helps him make all of his movements. (gee, ya don't say..)
I'm pretty sure we have a karate kid in there, because although he does kick and move around, I swear he still karate chops me or something. It's insane!
Dr. Update: We had a doctor's appointment on my birthday, last Tuesday, and everything is till looking good! :) I actually ended up losing a lb when the assistant took my weight (I was pretty excited!) and my blood pressure was nice and low (like it normally is) and my belly was measuring great. She did, however, say I need to try and drink more water..which I then told her, I knew that and I've been trying to do that. So, she told me to just keep doing what I'm doing, then. She thought I had about 5 lbs of water in my body since I'm not filtering it out. I don't really like water..so she said flavored water was fine, too..so I've been drinking pink lemonade that you mix with water and I think that's actually helped quite a bit! I took my weight while down at my parents and lost another 2 lbs (which I'm thinking is just the water weight I had). So, I'm pretty excited! I'm not sure if she thought my legs/ankles were a little swollen or something and that's why she mentioned it but I'm trying! I think that's what really counts. Also, I've noticed that I've had like "restless ankle syndrome" instead of the Restless Leg Syndrome, which Heath said it could be because of the swelling. I've noticed them not bothering me as much, either! :) yay! Other than my water intake, though, everything is great and right on track.
How far along: 31 weeks
I'm pretty sure we have a karate kid in there, because although he does kick and move around, I swear he still karate chops me or something. It's insane!
Dr. Update: We had a doctor's appointment on my birthday, last Tuesday, and everything is till looking good! :) I actually ended up losing a lb when the assistant took my weight (I was pretty excited!) and my blood pressure was nice and low (like it normally is) and my belly was measuring great. She did, however, say I need to try and drink more water..which I then told her, I knew that and I've been trying to do that. So, she told me to just keep doing what I'm doing, then. She thought I had about 5 lbs of water in my body since I'm not filtering it out. I don't really like water..so she said flavored water was fine, too..so I've been drinking pink lemonade that you mix with water and I think that's actually helped quite a bit! I took my weight while down at my parents and lost another 2 lbs (which I'm thinking is just the water weight I had). So, I'm pretty excited! I'm not sure if she thought my legs/ankles were a little swollen or something and that's why she mentioned it but I'm trying! I think that's what really counts. Also, I've noticed that I've had like "restless ankle syndrome" instead of the Restless Leg Syndrome, which Heath said it could be because of the swelling. I've noticed them not bothering me as much, either! :) yay! Other than my water intake, though, everything is great and right on track.
How far along: 31 weeks
Total weight gain: 22 lbs (yeah, I lost some!)
Maternity clothes: all the time, everyday!
Stretch marks: Heath thinks I'm getting some new ones so belly butter is a must now!
Sleep: less and less. Besides the fact that I have insomnia and it takes me forever to get comfortable..I no longer sleep through the night now. Rolling over is a chore in itself.!
Best moment this week: spending the weekend with Papa, Mimi, and Aunt Becki. :)
Symptoms: nothing really new, I don't think. Just the same ole pregnancy symptoms!
Symptoms: nothing really new, I don't think. Just the same ole pregnancy symptoms!
Miss anything: just sleep and energy! If I got more sleep, would I have more energy? I really kinda doubt it.
Movement: all the time!
Labor signs: just the normal Braxton Hicks contractions.
Labor signs: just the normal Braxton Hicks contractions.
Food cravings: fruit, fruit, fruit! I'm SO glad that my mom got all kind of fruit and made some dip for it- it was amazing!
Started showing: just a little :P
Belly in/out: it's starting to poke out more and more.
Mood: pretty decent- I get tired a lot more often and a lot more frequently which then makes me kinda crabby (which is hard with a toddler who wants attention..) but hanging in there!
Mood: pretty decent- I get tired a lot more often and a lot more frequently which then makes me kinda crabby (which is hard with a toddler who wants attention..) but hanging in there!
Looking forward to: not too much going on this week, so I don't know.? Sleep? maybe...
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