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Tag: Baby Bump Updates

  • Creative Ideas for Documenting Your Pregnancy

    Creative Ideas for Documenting Your Pregnancy

    Thanks to Pinterest, there are SO many inspiring ways of documenting your pregnancy.  James and I decided to set up a chalkboard sign, similar to these pins (HERE & HERE) to watch my belly grow! I just love seeing how others have chosen to capture this special moment of time.  I’m especially liking how this…

  • Our Experience with Hypnobabies

    In my baby bump updates {HERE} and Olivia’s birth story {HERE and HERE}, I mentioned that James and I took a childbirth prep class called Hypnobabies.  I promised more information about the why/how/what of the course… so, here are my thoughts: What is Hypnobabies? Hypnobabies is a birthing program that teaches women deep relaxation techniques…

  • Baby Bump Update: Weeks 29 and 31

    Baby Bump Update: Weeks 29 and 31

    The time is flying by… no official picture for Week 29.  I did, however, snap this quick photo while we were out of town.  Baby is definitely growing! Time: November 27th- December 3rd Highlights: James and I traveled to Kansas City over the weekend to attend a wedding.  We were able to squeeze in a…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 27

    Baby Bump Update: Week 27

    Time: November 13th- 19th Developmental Milestones:  Baby Girl is slightly more than 2 pounds now… about the size of a rutabaga!  Her brain tissue is rapidly developing and her delicate eyelids are beginning to open (they have been fused shut since about 11 weeks). Cravings:  Grapes!  They have never tasted so good! Highlights:  Lots of…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 25

    Baby Bump Update: Week 25

    Time: October 30th- November 5th Developmental Milestones: Baby is continuing to grow this week, increasing her fat stores.  Her lungs are continuing to develop and starting to manufacture surfactant.  Several pregnancy week-by-week trackers suggest that you could tell the color of baby’s hair at this point! Highlights: The first day of November, I felt Baby…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 23

    Baby Bump Update: Week 23

    Time: October 16-22nd Developmental Milestones: Baby girl’s first teeth are forming below her gum line. Her fingernails are almost fully grown at this point. Fun fact from Fit Pregnancy: blood travels through the umbilical cord at 4-miles per hour. Since her inner ear is fully developed, baby likely knows if she is upside down. Cravings:…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 21

    Baby Bump Update: Week 21

    Time: October 2nd-9th Developmental Milestones: Our baby girl is starting to put on weight this week. Her bone marrow is producing blood cells and her taste buds are processing the flavors of different foods. Cravings: Nothing new this week… James and I splurged and enjoyed dessert on most nights this week! Highlights: The majority of…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 19

    Baby Bump Update: Week 19

    Time: September 18-25th Developmental Milestones: Our ultrasound this week showed Baby is a sweet little girl! She is the size of a mango and constantly moving around. We even saw her cover her ears at one point during the ultrasound! Vernix caseosa has formed a protective layer around her body that will protect her skin…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 17

    Baby Bump Update: Week 17

    Time: September 4th-10th Developmental Milestones:  Baby’s ears are developing so he or she is able to hear our voices!  Tiny fingerprints have also formed. Symptoms:  Feeling great except my sleeping patterns have really been affected the past couple of weeks.  I don’t remember the last time I’ve actually slept through the night!  Lately, my lower…

  • Baby Bump Update: Week 14

    Baby Bump Update: Week 14

    Time: August 14th-20th Developmental Milestones: Baby’s nose, lips, and taste buds are forming at this point! Symptoms:  Less nausea! So excited to have some energy back too! Cravings: I absolutely love the Izze Sparkling Juice line. I gave up drinking Diet Coke when I found out I was pregnant… a shocking decision for those that…