33 Weeks

Friday, 18 October 2013

How far along: 33 weeks

How big baby is: Well, babycenter.com says the average baby at this stage weighs just over four pounds and is about 17 inches long. It’s safe to say that baby A weighs a little more than that.

Baby is the size of: a pineapple

Baby’s development: She is losing that wrinkled look and her skeleton is hardening.

Mommy’s belly:

Baby’s movements: Sometimes it feels like she is trying to hatch she gets so crazy in there. A couple of times I have sworn I could feel her fingers scratching at my uterus.

Symptoms: I’m just tired and achy, but so happy to still have a healthy and growing baby!

Food cravings: I haven’t had any cravings and I’m starting to get picky about food again. The other day my father-in-law was suggesting restaurants and everything he mentioned sounded terrible! I have been wanting to get some Italian food, but my husband doesn’t really love that, so we haven’t gone to Olive Garden. I’ll have to find someone else to go with me!

Emotions: I am doing pretty well. I did let myself get worried for about an hour the other night when I woke up and didn’t feel her move for a while. I just prayed and asked God to show me that she was alright and to calm my fears. I hate that I still do that to myself sometimes!

Sleep: It’s getting harder and harder to get comfortable in bed, but I’m definitely sleepy enough to fall asleep in spite of that. I do wake up every hour or two with restless or numb legs and have to roll over and stretch. Most nights I only have to get up once to use the restroom, which is surprising.

Anything unusual: This may be a little personal, but I have had dry and itchy nipples lately. I know that my body is changing and preparing for the days when I will nurse this baby, but it certainly has been uncomfortable. I have started putting lanolin on them once a day to keep them from being so itchy as well as putting wet tea bags on them once a day. I read that the tannic acid in the tea will not only help my discomfort but can also start to toughen my nipples a bit to help me prepare for breastfeeding. I have no idea if it will really help, but I hope it does at least a little bit.

What I am looking forward to: I am just desperately looking forward to holding this sweet little girl in my arms! I can’t wait to see her, hold her close, kiss her little head, ooh and ah over every sweet little detail. I can’t wait to nurse her and nurture her. I am always thinking about her. No matter what I’m doing I am imagining what it will be like when she is here and just anxiously awaiting that day! I am also excited to see how Penny does when Ariana arrives. Penny is very excited about her baby sister. She still hugs and kisses my belly every night. Any time we find an article of clothing that she has outgrown she insists that I save it for Ariana. She practices taking care of her baby dolls and loves to see the babies in the nursery at church. I just can’t wait!