4D Ultrasound

Below are Jack's latest photos at the 4D ultrasound done this morning. This is his second to last ultrasound and his final 4D scan. The final ultrasound will be done at 36 weeks to assess his projected birth stats. Enjoy!

30 Weeks

Until now, the surface of Jack's brain was smooth. Now that little brain is taking on those characteristic grooves and indentations, which allow for an increased amount of brain tissue as your baby prepares for life outside your womb. Jacks bone marrow has taken over production of red blood cells (before, tissue groups and then the spleen took care of producing the blood cells). This is an important step for your baby, because it means he or she is better able to thrive on his or her own once born.


How far along? 30 Weeks

Countdown: 71 days

Exercise: Walking and going to the pool.

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Mines decent, Jay's sucks.

Best moment this week: Girls day by the pool.

Worst moment this week: Realizing I can no longer wear a medium...it's a sad, sad day.

Movement: I can see tons of kicks from the outside.

Food Cravings? Jay wants BBQ and chinese all the time, does that count?

Food Adversions: eh

Gender: Don't act suprised...he's still a boy

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: Bending over.

What I am looking forward to: Ultrasound on Saturday.

29 Weeks

Things are progressing along. I'm now seeing the doctor every 2 weeks. We scheduled a 3D ultra sound on the June 12 at 11:00a which will give us and idea what Jack will look like since his face is more defined than before. Dr. J will do a growth ultra sound at 36 weeks to find out how big he is. Hopefully the furniture will be delivered this month and the chair will be here at the end of July. Jay just couldn't wait and we've started buying some of the things for the nursery. Pack n Play is set up and we'll probably get the swing next. We're waiting till after the beach to get the carseats/stroller.

How far along? 29 Weeks

Countdown: 78 days

Exercise: Walking and going to the pool.

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: It's decent

Best moment this week: 3 day weekend

Worst moment this week: It's hot but I still love it.

Movement: I can see tons of kicks from the outside.

Food Cravings? None really

Food Adversions: eh

Gender: Don't act suprised...he's still a boy

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: My waist

What I am looking forward to: Short week

28 Weeks

Jack's eyes are partially open now and can blink. Truly superior babies can actually wink. (OK, there is no way to prove that, but it's fun to imagine, no?) Jack can also now become a shiny, happy person as she has begun having rapid eye movement (Get it? REM? Shiny, happy person?? We'll be here all week.)

Her eyes have color now, too. It may not be the color he ultimately ends up with, especially if they're light gray or blue. The eyes typically don't settle on a final hue until nine months after baby is born. So when your mother-in-law says that the baby has her eyes, you can politely inform her that they'll most likely change soon. Sorry.

Your babe is downright chubby compared to a few weeks ago. Jack is about 15 inches long, about the length of an amusement park cinnamon-sugar-coated churro (yum!), and weighs 2 to 3 pounds.

How far along? 28 Weeks

Countdown: 85 days

Exercise: Walking and going to the pool.

Blood preasure: n/a

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: I hate having insomnia.

Best moment this week: Taking a sip of Jays margarita

Worst moment this week: Taking a sip of Jays margarita...HEAVEN but I know I can't have any.

Movement: Stronger than before.

Food Cravings? None really

Food Adversions: I think I'm ok with everything now but chicken still isn't my first choice.

Gender: Don't act suprised...he's still a boy

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: Margaritas

What I am looking forward to: Sex and the City movie!!!!

27 Weeks

27 Weeks Pregnant

Jacks lungs and immune system are maturing this week as baby prepares for his grand entrance. If he were born today he would have an 85 percent chance of surviving as his lungs are capable of breathing air (with medical assistance, of course).


How far along? 27 Weeks. Woooohooo! I'm in the 3rd trimester.

Countdown: 92 days

Exercise: Walking but will soon be able to start swimming.

Blood preasure: n/a

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Sucks. I'm lucky to get 4-5 hours and that's broken up.

Best moment this week: Jay saw kicks from the outside.

Worst moment this week: Not feeling Jack as much which was starting to worry me. He's fine and making up for the nap he was taking.

Movement: Lower than average

Food Cravings? None really

Food Adversions: I think I'm ok with everything now but chicken still isn't my first choice.

Gender: Boy!!!!

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: Being outside all the time. Dear Rain. Go away!

What I am looking forward to: Everybody says this is when time flys by....I can't wait.

26 Weeks

26 Weeks Pregnant

How far along? 26 Weeks

Countdown: 98 days, Double digits baby!

Exercise: Does over eating count? walking when the weather is good

Blood preasure: n/a

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Eh, not as good as it use to be but it's not terrible.

Best moment this week: We're going to buy the rocker this weekend

Worst moment this week: Hearing from the anesthesiologist...she's not sure if I can have an epidural. Wonderfrickeful.

Movement: He likes kicking me.

Food Cravings? None really

Food Adversions: I think I'm ok with everything now but chicken still isn't my first choice.

Gender: Boy!!!!

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: The sun. I'm sooo over this weather.

What I am looking forward to: Being in the third trimester next week.

25 Weeks

25 Weeks Pregnant

How far along? 25 Weeks

Countdown: 105

Exercise: Does over eating count?

Blood preasure: n/a

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Not that great

Best moment this week: Being in Albany.

Worst moment this week: 1) I'm never flying again unless I can drink. There are just to many people that annoy me and being in a small tube doesn't help. It's a 3.5 hour flight! STFU! 2) Apparently my round ligament pain started. Ouch, this stuff hurts!

Movement: Lots of kicks, he likes soda and sweets but he's not a fan of loud music (thank god).

Food Cravings? Still eating lots of bananas.

Food Adversions: I think I'm ok with everything now but chicken still isn't my first choice.

Gender: Boy!!!!

Belly Button in or out? Innie

What I miss: I missed Austin. I'm glad to be home but glad we got to spend some time in NY.

What I am looking forward to: Being back on a routine and hopefully it will get warm enought to swim soon.

Here is me in all my Hugeness at the NY tulips.