33 Weeks.........our Honeydew

Our baby boy is now this size of a honeydew melon. It is amazing to me to think that he is that size when looking at my stomach.

I am 33 weeks now-only 7 more weeks to go!! It still seems so far off but really is pretty close. I am feeling wonderful. I have been experiencing alot less pain in my pubic area, legs, and back which is a relief because I am sure it will get worse again as he grows or changes positions. I continue to take tums (around 2-4 a day) to help with my heartburn and indigestion. I am loving being out of school and having the ability to sleep in when I want. I have also been taking a nap almost everyday.......it's pretty amazing having the summers off! We went to the doctor yesterday. The doctor informed me Hudson's measurements are great and he is right on schedule although my belly is still measuring 2 cm ahead. She believes it is just the way I am carrying him and his position. I had gained two pounds from the last appointment two weeks ago.

At 33 weeks, Hudson is a little over 4 pounds and 17 inches long. His skeleton is hardening and he is losing the wrinkled look to his skin. Bones in his skull have flexibiility to move and are not fused together. They can overlap slightly making it easier for him to come through the birth canal. His brain and other tissues in his skull can continue to grow during infancy and childhood; therefore, these bones don't fuse until early adulthood. Hudson's senses continue to improve with each week in the womb.

Tonight we are attending a wedding of one of our friends and then we are headed to the lake on Saturday to celebrate our 1 year anniversary at the cabin and going to eat at the Landing. I can't believe it has already been a year of marriage and six years spent together. Jeremy is a wonderful husband and will be an amazing father. I can't wait to see him hold Hudson in his arms for the first time. I love you babe!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 33 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +12
Maternity Clothes: Yes almost exclusively
Best Moment this week: Hearing his heartbeat at the doctor's appointment and enjoying moments together at lamaze class
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: Super active baby the past few weeks
Food Craving: ice cream, fruit, sweets, cheez-its, sushi (but not eating sushi, Panera, cheese
What I miss: Not having heartburn/indigestion
Sleep: Still pretty good but having to get up to use the restroom or change positions about 3-4 times a night.
What I am looking forward to: Celebrating our 1 year anniversary this weekend
Belly Button: Starting to poke out but hasn't popped yet
Symptoms: Pubic pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, stretch marks, belly button starting to poke out, and heartburn/indigestion.
Note: Have enjoyed my lunch and pool dates with friends this week.

Week 32 Photo

3D pic of Hudson

Hudson's face.....his eyes were closed but you can see his little nose and lips pretty clearly. The distortion on the far right side of his face is my placenta (sorry)!!

32 Weeks

Our Hudson is still the approximate size of a squash. Next week there will be a new fruit comparison to his size.

I am 32 weeks today and feeling pretty good. Jeremy and I started lamaze classes last night that go for the next six weeks. We enjoyed the first class, our teacher, and the relaxation tips. I even got a massage out of it! We will go every Thursday for the next six weeks. Hudson has been very active the last few weeks. He was moving alot during class last night so when we got home I laid down on the bed and lifted my shirt. Jeremy and I just watched him move, punch, and roll in my belly for about 15-20 minutes. It was such a neat experience to see my stomach raise and move with each of his movements and Jerm felt him so many times. He has been doing the same thing this morning after my shower and I watched his every move for about 10 minutes. I love my boy so much already!!

I have been feeling pretty good besides the everyday experience of heartburn/indigestion. Tums do a nice job of relieving my symptoms. My ankles have been swelling more the past few days but I am assuming this is because he is growing and because it is so warm outside. I am done with school so I slept in today which was so nice! I am planning on taking advantage of sleeping in for as long as I can until he arrives.

We have also listed our house with a realtor and are hoping it sells quickly. We had the sign put out front on Wednesday and an agent already had called our realtor to show it on Thursday. We haven't heard anything but our assuming they weren't interested. We will just pray it happens fast for us!

At 32 weeks, Hudson is around 3.75 pounds (we know he is 4.5 because of the ultrasound) and his approximate length is 17 inches long. He is taking up lots of space in the uterus now. I should be gaining around a pound a week from this point on in the pregnancy. Hudson will gain 1/3 to 1/2 of his weight in the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb. He has fingernails, toenails, and hair at this point in the pregnancy although it may just be peach fuzz. His skin is becoming soft and smooth.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 32 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +10 (-1 from last appointment)
Maternity Clothes: Yes almost exclusively
Best Moment this week: Seeing him on ultrasound again and getting a few 3D pics of him
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: Super active baby the past few weeks
Food Craving: ice cream, fruit, cheez-its, sushi (but not eating sushi, Panera, cheese
What I miss: Sleeping through the night and not experiencing pain
Sleep: Still pretty good but having to get up to use the restroom or change positions.
What I am looking forward to: Sleeping in as often as possible before he arrives since I am on summer break
Belly Button: Starting to poke out but hasn't popped yet
Symptoms: Pubic, upper leg, and back pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, stretch marks, belly button starting to poke out, and heartburn/indigestion.
Note: Excited for a relaxing weekend at home with my wonderful hubby!

Big baby?

We had another ultrasound today to check Hudson's growth. I have measured ahead most of the pregnancy and my last appointment I measured three weeks ahead. My doctor didn't seem concerned but said it's routine if you measure 3 or more centimeters ahead to go ahead and get an ultrasound to see how big the baby really is. My doctor just keeps saying that Hudson is probably going to be a big baby.

Today at our appointment we got to see his handsome face, his heart beating strong, and his movements. His hands were in front of his face some of the time and we learned he is facing down. His weight was 4.5 pounds which is the 54th percentile- so very average. My fluid was normal and all of his measurements were right on schedule. His head is still measuring a little bit big but this doesn't surprise us because Jeremy had a large head as a child. The tech didn't seem to be concerned about this.

Right after the tech seemed to finish up on her measurements I asked her if she could flip it over to 3D and see if we could get a few pictures of his face. She took two pictures but my placenta and uterus were getting in the way. She said that it's hard to get a very clear/good picture unless his head is right in the fluid and not up against the placenta or uterus.

I will post a picture later from our ultrasound of our baby boy. At this point, I believe my due date will remain the same and we look forward to his arrival at the end of July!!! I have my next doctor's appointment next Thursday where we will go over the ultrasound results. I will update then!

Week 31 Photo

31 Weeks

Today I am 31 weeks pregnant. There is no new fruit comparison this week. Hudson is still roughly the size of a squash.

Well I had a doctor's appointment yesterday. I had lost a pound from the previous appointment which makes my total weight gain now at 10 pounds. The doctor was not concerned with this at all. My blood pressure was still very good. Hudson's heart rate was 150 beats per minute and he is still measuring ahead. From around 18 weeks he has been measuring around 2 cm ahead and yesterday at my appointment he measured 3 weeks ahead. My doctor decided to do an ultrasound to check his growth and to see if: 1)he is just a big baby, 2)I have a lot of fluid, or 3)if my due date is off. I am praying it is that we are actually 2-3 weeks off on the due date, and he will be here even sooner than we thought. We have thought all along that we conceived two weeks ahead of what he measured at the very first ultrasound.

This weekend is Memorial Weekend. We are headed to the lake for the first time this summer and I am so excited! We plan on doing some fishing, swimming, and grilling. I will probably be in the air conditioning or water most of the weekend or I would be way too hot with this big o' belly! Some family friends will be at the cabin on Sunday that we haven't seen for 3-4 years so I am very excited to see them.

Hudson is still a super active boy who kicks and rolls alot. Brandon finally got to feel him last night at the Springfield Cardinals game. He was the last of my side to feel him!! I have 1.5 days of school left next Tuesday and Wednesday. I am happy for the summer and a break. I can't wait to sleep in on Thursday morning!! It has been a great year, and I just found out I will be back at Cowden next year for sure which makes me VERY HAPPY! I love my principal, co-workers, and the kids.

At 31 weeks, Hudson is over 16 inches long and weighs around 3.3 pounds. He will be having a growth spurt very soon! He can turn his head from side-to-side and he is beginning to plump up in his arms, legs, and body as fat accumulates underneath his skin. It states on baby center's website that he may be so active now at night that he will wake me up due to his punches and somersaults. This is a good sign that he is active and healthy!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 31 weeks 0 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: +10 (-1 from last appointment)
Maternity Clothes: Yes almost exclusively
Best Moment this week: Hearing his heartbeat and having Brandon feel him move
Gender: Boy- Hudson Ray Elliott
Movement: Most active he has been
Food Craving: ice cream, fruit, cheez-its, sushi (but not eating sushi, Panera, cheese
What I miss: Sleeping through the night and not experiencing pain
Sleep: Still pretty good but having to get up to use the restroom or change positions.
What I am looking forward to: Being out of school and being able to relax the last few months of my pregnancy
Belly Button: Starting to poke out but hasn't popped yet
Symptoms: Pubic, upper leg, and back pain, growing belly, using the bathroom constantly, stretch marks, belly button starting to poke out, and heartburn/indigestion.
Note: Going to the lake for the first time this summer and so excited!