41 weeks!

Here I am - it's August and my July baby is still in my belly. James is on paternity leave and we're just waiting for a special little someone to make his or her appearance! I waited until the last minute to write this post, hoping it wouldn't be needed. Boo.

I had a midwife appointment on Monday. I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. She stripped my membranes. I had some testing done today and had a whole day-long debacle that almost ended in induction. That sucked.

Size of baby: Still a jackfruit. It's not going to get bigger than this. It's time to come out!

Sleep: I'm not sleeping very soundly, most nights I seem to wake up at least every hour or two.

Movement: We've had some very busy days lately. I already know my kid's schedule - active early and late (especially 7-11 p.m.) and sleepy midday.

Feeling: Ready! Well, as ready as I'll ever be. Hubs is so cute and anxious, and always asking me about any symptoms. Anyone else asking so much would irritate me, but I like it when he does it. He's going to be such a great dad!

I also feel bored because I haven't been planning anything, other than taking care of my newborn. My calendar is literally empty and James and I have just been hanging out all week.

Physically it's more of the same - overall fine but it's hard to get up/roll over; feet a little swollen; peeing every 15 minutes.

What I miss: I've seen a few cocktail recipes on Pinterest that I'm really wanting to try out.

What I'm looking forward to: Meeting our baby.

Best moment this week: Having our Bradley Method classmates over last week was so much fun!

Worst moment this week: Our induction scare (see previous post).

Milestones: Baby's getting fatter and growing longer hair and nails.

Cravings: Nothing. Though I did make this and it was goood!

Food aversions: Veggies.

Induction scare

What a day, what a day! We were almost convinced to induce labor today, which is one of the last things I want. I really want a natural birth, and induction makes it so much harder! So here's how it went down...

I'm exactly 41 weeks today, and that late in the game you have to go into the office to get a non-stress test (NST). They hook up monitors to your belly for 30 minutes, and make sure that the baby moves enough and has a good heart rate. The second part of it is that they perform an ultrasound and make sure that you still have enough amniotic fluid around baby.

I passed the NST, but baby didn't perform wonderfully. He/she was sleeping so didn't move much. When she did the ultrasound to check my fluid, she said they like to see levels of at least 10, and under 5 is cause for concern. She found 6.

So she called in whatever doctor was available, who was a woman I saw 3 years ago for an annual exam and hated. She's so condescending. Anyway, she came in and immediately told us that we needed to induce, threatening me with my baby dying! This actually has the opposite affect on me when doctors threaten horrible consequences - I know they're trying to scare me into cooperating, but instead I see it as BS and don't trust what they're saying.

To be clear, we absolutely want to do what's best for our baby! We wouldn't do anything to put it in danger, but we want to be educated and know all our options, and likely outcomes from each option.

I asked her to do another ultrasound to check the fluid, and she reluctantly agreed. She said the level was 1. I mentioned that the nurse had previously found 6 and the nurse denied it! But she totally told us the level was at 6 - James and I both agree.

Another doctor came in to talk to us, and after considering all the information we decided to go ahead and go to the hospital. If it's that dangerous to have low fluid, we had to do what's best for our baby, even though that went against our plan.

But when we got to the hospital, I insisted that they do another NST. I'm certainly not pumping myself full of drugs before my body is ready without another opinion.

Guess what? The monitoring of baby's heart rate? Peanut did great!! There was plenty of movement, a fabulous heart rate, and no cause for concern. Then came the ultrasound. The midwife found a fluid level of 10.5! Over 10 is what they want and I'm doing just fine.

So here I am, at home, a week overdue, drug free and not in labor. I absolutely want to be in labor right now, but I want it to happen naturally. I'm so happy that I asked questions and made them double check their information, rather than just allow that b!tch doctor to do whatever she wants with me. And I'm most of all happy that I have a healthy baby!

Looking forward to...

• Seeing what and who our baby looks like
• Seeing my husband as a father
• Seeing my parents and in-laws as grandparents, and siblings as aunts and uncles
• Nursing our child
• Finding out whether we have a son or a daughter
• Making my baby laugh
• Knowing that I'm mommy and nobody can take my place
• Showing off baby to our friends
• Seeing my hubby teach our child
• Teaching our child myself
• Snuggling with my baby
• Bringing our child to music in the park, the pumpkin festival, etc.
• Babywearing
• Baby bathing and swimming
• Baby's first Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas...
• Seeing our child's personality emerge
• Taking our child on family walks
• Sleeping on my stomach
• Drinking a glass of champagne (or 3)
• Shaving my legs and cutting my toenails without a great deal of effort

40 weeks!

Today is my due date!! I think I'm ready to meet this child! The anticipation of not knowing when it will happen is so exciting but it's messing with my head! When I roll over at night I often get round ligament pain, but now I'm thinking "Oh! Was that a real contraction??"

Also, yesterday James' coworkers threw him a surprise baby shower - so sweet!! They gave us an awesome assortment of baby goods. So cool of them.

Tonight the 4 other couples in our Bradley Method class (and their 4 babies!) are coming over to our house. We're the only ones left without a baby yet - I'm looking forward to seeing them and hearing about their birth and parenting experiences.

Size of baby: The size of a jackfruit (??)

Sleep: I'm trying to get as much sleep as I want now, because I know I won't have the luxury very soon. A few nights I've been waking up really hot and sweaty - of course the first time I thought I might be in labor, but nope.

Movement: You know what feels really weird? For the past month or so, baby has been hitting me in the hip bone - from the outside of my hip. My pregnant belly has extended so far outside of my pelvis, that baby's head-butting the outside of my left hip and it is the strangest sensation!

Feeling: A few days ago I was feeling irritated with everyone in the world... except James, luckily. I feel selfish because all I care about and want to be around is my little family - the three of us.

Still have contractions every day - and they may be getting stronger even - but are not consistent. Remembering how much my feet were swelling a few months ago, I'm kind of amazed at how little they're swollen now!

What I miss: Nothing. I want to savor the last few days of being pregnant. It's awesome and amazing and miraculous. I seriously love it.

What I'm looking forward to: Meeting our baby!!

Best moment this week: The last special moments with hubby before we become a family of 3.

Worst moment this week: Being emotional and irritable.

Milestones: We're ready to be born! Baby's hair and nails are growing, and lungs continue to develop that last little bit.

Cravings: Nothing and I do not want to cook anything. Cooking is the worst right now.

Food aversions: I'm trying to make myself eat more eggs and leafy greens - neither sound good, but both are very good for me and baby.

I've forgotten to mention possibly the most unexpected and awesome symptom of pregnancy, and I need to address it since this might be my last pregnancy update post. My leg hair growth slowed way down. Day 6 of hair growth looks like yesteryear's day 2. So cool! I didn't realize this until a few months ago when I read that this happens to some pregnant women, and then I became aware of this fabulous side effect. I hope it sticks around!

Maternity pictures

I wasn't planning to have maternity pictures taken, but my sister offered and it was way fun. Thanks Sam!!!! I love them so much. It will be great to have these memories so I can always remember how much I loved gestating our little peanut :) These photos were taken at McKinley Park in East Sacramento when I was 34 weeks pregnant.

39 weeks

We're SO close!! Just how close I don't know, but it can't be more than a few weeks now. Could be days. At my appointment on Monday, I was 1 cm dilated and 0% effaced - which I was kind of expecting. My next appointment is the 30th - AKA 4 days after my due date. I think I just might make it there.

Today I went to a CHP office and had an officer check our carseat to make sure we installed it correctly. We did, which made me feel like a good mom. Haha. We passed our first parenting test! Even though everything he told me I had read already, it was still reassuring and I'd recommend any new parent do this!

Size of baby: The size of a watermelon!!

Sleep: Fine, although my nightly 3 trips to pee has increased to 4-5.

Movement: I can feel baby's foot pretty much every day, which I love. A few places on my belly are feeling a little tender, like they've been kicked too much and are bruising from the inside :S

Feeling: We went to music in the park on Sunday and I was pretty uncomfortable sitting on the ground... we left after about 40 minutes. I also feel really tired and have to pee constantly. And every once in a while I get a lightning bolt of crazy pain in my pelvis, which from what I've read, might be due to baby moving lower and pushing on new nerves that have never been pushed on before. Overall I feel really good for 39 weeks pregnant, these are just my notable symptoms.

What I miss: My old bladder function - this is redic!

What I'm looking forward to: Holding my baby. Finding out if it's a he or a she. Breastfeeding. Seeing what and who he/she looks like. Choosing a name (we have 1 girl name, but 2-3 boy names). Kissing that sweet little face...

Best moment this week: Hanging out with family Friday and Saturday.

Worst moment this week: Being a little grumpy (I'm entitled to that, right?).

Milestones:

• He's probably able to flex his limbs now.
• His brain is still rapidly developing - he's getting smarter by the week!
• His nails may extend past his fingertips.

Cravings: Nothing really... well I suppose I'm always up for dessert...

Food aversions: Nothing in particular.

My baby shower

My baby shower, on Saturday, June 30, was awesome. I was extremely honored that so many friends and family members came to celebrate our newest addition. We had about 25 people there! My mom and sisters hosted the party at sister's house. It looked so nice!!

Gorgeous food setup

Cute little fruit baby!

Diaper cake - so cute, and still in our nursery today

Outdoor decor

Cousins

Sabrina had her baby girl the next day!! Our babies are going to be BFFs, at 3 or 4 weeks apart in age.

Sisters and Mom

We were given tons of adorable, thoughtful and generous gifts for baby - I felt so incredibly loved!! I'm sooo grateful to my 3 beautiful shower hostesses for all their effort, and to every guest who came to celebrate with us!

38 weeks

Happy 33rd birthday, daddy! Today is my husband's birthday, and Saturday is my dad and sister in law's birthday. We're having a dinner for the two dads at our house tomorrow.

 

I can't help but wonder how many more of these weekly pictures I have left...

Size of baby: A pumpkin! That's what James calls both me and baby :)

Sleep: Just fine.

Movement: I love feeling our little pumpkin stretch out, and imagining what's going on in there. The most exciting feeling-the-baby news is that I felt a foot!!! It was a tiny little lump sticking out on the side of my tummy. I couldn't count the toes or grab it, but it was totally a foot! A few days later I felt it again, and I could feel baby move its leg away until I could no longer reach that cute little extremity (which actually seemed larger than I'd expect).

Feeling: I'm having a lot of hip/pelvic pain on days when I do a lot of standing, and still getting contractions once in a while. Now that we have all the essential items necessary before baby arrives (including installing the car seat!), I'm feeling a lot more prepared and ready. I'm still in no hurry though.

What I miss: I really want a beer when I BBQ!

What I'm looking forward to: My next appointment with my midwife is Monday, and I'm extremely curious to find out if/how much I'm dilated/effaced.

Best moment this week: Hanging out with my friend S, her week-old newborn and 3.5 year old little boy. I changed my first diaper (Yes, ever. I don't know how I got this far in life without the experience, but I've done it now!) and got to practice swaddling.

Worst moment this week: It's too damn hot - 100+

Milestones: Mommy milestones - diaper changing and swaddling - are mentioned above. Baby's head is now about the same circumference as his abdomen, and he's shedding the vernix caseosa - the protective white goo for sitting around in water for all these months. It's no longer needed because I could have a baby any minute now!

Cravings: Sweets.

Food aversions: I bought kale trying to be healthy, and find it pretty gross. The texture is just... blech. I don't think that's a pregnancy food aversion though, I think I just don't like it!

What a difference a year makes...

Same dress, before and after.

Can you spot the difference? :)

37 weeks

I'm full term as of today! I had a midwife appointment on Monday - baby is head-down! Good job, peanut.

My baby shower was also last weekend, and it was lovely! That deserves its own separate post (coming soon).

I continue to have contractions every day. At the end of the shower I actually had like 6 in an hour, then again while waiting for my appointment on Monday. But then I can go hours without feeling one.

Size of baby: A winter melon.

My midwife felt around and estimated the baby's current weight at 5.5 pounds. She thinks that I'll have a 7.5 to 8.5 pound baby at birth. Perfect.

Sleep: I use the Snoogle on nights I can't get comfortable. That helps. I'm getting plenty of sleep and it's fine. I'm used to having to pee at 1, 3, 5 and 7 a.m., so I don't consider that a disruption anymore.

Movement: Yep. I'm convinced that my child was startled by the loud fireworks last night! :(

Feeling: I think I feel great for someone who's about to have a baby! Some feet swelling (but really not too bad and drinking lots of water helps), and I'm certainly very tired after doing anything physical... and grocery shopping counts as something physical ;)

What I miss: Leaning over too much - like to write stuff on the coffee table - hurts my belly! I miss not having that pain.

What I'm looking forward to: Picking up the last items we need before baby arrives.

Worst moment this week: It was so busy with dad in the hospital and sister visiting - I felt like I was go go go constantly.

Best moment this week: My baby shower, and having all those lovely ladies there to show their love for me and baby (and husband). My dad also went home from the hospital on Saturday after almost a whole week!

Milestones: Reaching full term! Baby's now practicing inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.

Cravings: Nothing sounds good!

Food aversions: Mexican food is not sounding great to me in particular.

36 weeks

What a week. I'm exhausted (Note: See "worst moment this week" below).

I'm calling today the beginning of my "maternity leave." I'm a stay-at-home-soon-to-be-mom, but yesterday was the last day of my volunteer position (until I'm ready to go back... no idea when that may be) at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. It was also the last night of our 12-week Bradley Method class.

I've also had some little tastes of labor - exciting! I've been having what I think are contractions - minor cramping that lasts a minute or so. It's not too painful at all. Actually it feels exactly like period cramps.

Size of baby: A honeydew

Sleep: Blah - I wish I could fall asleep first because James' snoring is not fun.

Movement: Every day, some days more than others. I thought I felt hiccups low, but then I might have felt them high. I'll find out baby's position at my midwife appointment on Monday.

Feeling: Excited and nervous. We planned and tried for this baby - shouldn't I feel more ready? I also feel tired, and getting off couches and beds becomes more and more difficult. But to be clear, I feel pretty good for the most part!

What I miss: A stretch-mark-free belly.

What I'm looking forward to: Being full term in 1 week (for the non-pregnants... that means that baby is basically fully developed and ready to be born at any time between 37 and 42 weeks). Looking forward to my baby shower on Saturday too!

Worst moment this week: My dad had a pretty serious health scare that had him in the hospital for several days. It was terribly scary and I don't want it to happen again. Ever. To anyone I love :(

Best moment this week: Finding out that my dad is going to be okay!!

Milestones: My first contractions (I think). Also...

• She's getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on her own.
• Her skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid.
• Her liver and kidneys are in working order.
• Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go, too

Cravings: Nothing for me, though I bought a big container of applesauce and every time I eat a bowl, baby really gets moving.

Food aversions: I'm kind of back to the "everything is gross" stage, sadly. I made one dinner of bowtie pasta, chicken and a creamy sauce with peas that was palletable.

Bittersweet

This might be totally irrational, but I'm feeling kind of sad that I'm almost done being pregnant! I know that the best times are to come and having babe in my arms will be the best thing ever. But at the same time, as long as he/she is inside me, I know that my child is safe, happy and comfortable. I don't have to worry about anything - my biggest responsibility when it comes to taking care of my baby is eating.

Even though the first trimester nausea sucked and the third trimester exhaustion is, well, exhausting, I like being pregnant. Feeling my baby move around is amazing and I love the way my body looks. I love the way my belly looks anyway, not so much the rest of me. But that's all that anyone notices, right?

I think part of this feeling, which will go away soon, is that I haven't had my baby shower yet and thus don't have all the things baby will need. We don't have sheets for it to sleep on, not enough clothing to dress it in, and I really need to buy more diapers and wipes. After the shower, I'll do all that final shopping and I think I'll feel a lot more prepared at that point.

Just wanted to put this out there so I have the memory. Maybe in a month I'll feel completely opposite. Don't get me wrong, I totally want to meet my baby! I want to find out if it's a he or a she, and who it looks like, and how it acts. It's just bittersweet, because being pregnant is easy and fun, and my life is about to change a whole lot.

35 weeks

As of today, I'm 35 weeks pregnant and I have 35 days until my due date! Eeeek!! I think I have felt hiccups down low, which would mean that baby is in the correct head-down position. I hope so.

Size of baby: The size of a coconut

Sleep: Sometimes I just can't get comfortable - the Snoogle helps on those nights but it's still crappy. I also get nighttime leg cramps which are super annoying.

Movement: Peanut certainly has more active, then more quiet days. He either moves more when I lay on my sides, or it's just more noticeable then.

Feeling: Physically I feel very tired. Emotionally I feel nervous that I'll be full term in just 2 weeks, and baby could be here soon! I don't want this babe in my arms until I'm done with my shower thank you cards, clothing is washed and supplies are ready.

What I miss: Reaching my feet easily... I can still put on foot lotion and tie my shoes - though they're both much harder. But for some reason it's almost impossible to reach the outside of my ankles to buckle my Saltwater Sandals. They've been retired for the remainder of this pregnancy. I had the hardest time putting them back on in the Ross dressing room the other day... I had to hold my breath and it felt like I was squishing my poor baby!

What I'm looking forward to: My baby shower - 9 more days! Also seeing my maternity pictures - I got 2 sneak peaks and they're gorge! Oh okay, I'll go ahead and put one here :)

Thanks sister! Love it!

Best moment this week: Saturday was my 26th birthday - I went out to brunch with my parents while hubs was at work. A burst of nesting instinct was also a great moment. I got some pictures and curtains hung that I've been meaning to do for months.

Worst moment this week: Nothing bad happened this week. I guess the heat (100+ on my birthday) would be the worst part.

Milestones: My uterus has grown about 1,000 times its original size! Baby's hearing is fully developed, and she responds best to high-pitched noises (so says the Internet... I haven't noticed this). If it's a boy, his testes have probably fully descended.

Cravings: Carbs, blueberries and blueberry flavored everything (cereal, bagels, cereal bars).

Food aversions: Veggies

34 weeks

Oh I just love my pregnant belly!

Size of baby: The size of a butternut squash.

Sleep: Bad on the hot nights, and sometimes uncomfy. But overall fine if it's not scorching hot. It takes conscious momentum to get up!

Movement: I L.O.V.E. sitting on the couch and watching my belly move around (I still can't figure out what is where though... I can feel hard lumps but don't know if they're a butt or a head)!

Feeling: Tired! 6 months ago I often went on 1.5 to 2 hour walks, while these days just 30 minutes has me feeling like I have weights on my feet. I've had a lot of leg cramping in the evening too.

What I miss: Those 2 hour walks... even when I don't feel completely exhausted, sometimes we have to turn back because I have to pee so. bad. I even try to cut back on drinks and pee a lot before we leave, but there's no winning - haha.

What I'm looking forward to: Meeting our peanut in a month and a half... though I'm really freaked out that it's so soon!

Best moment this week: My fabulous sister offered to take maternity pictures for me, so that's what we did last night! It was so much fun and I can't wait to see them!!

Worst moment this week: Our friend Tina's memorial service. It was a beautiful celebration of life, but I wish it was taking place 60 years from now.

Milestones: Baby's urinating about a pint a day (you got nothing on me, peanut!). He can hear me - and I've read that I could start singing lullabies now and he'll recognize them once he's born and be calmed by them. I'm sorry but I just feel too stupid singing lullabies to my belly! I'll try but... it feels weird. This baby will probably be calmed by Katy Perry and "Call Me Maybe" ;)

Cravings: Cereal and popsicles.

Food aversions: I'm struggling to eat my leafy greens, unless it's a restaurant salad. Homemade salads are never as good.

33 weeks

We are so spoiled!! James' mom was thrown a "grandma shower" by her coworkers, and on Saturday she came by with a bunch of baby clothes and toys, a tub, bumbo, piggy bank and other great stuff! It was SO sweet of these women that we've never even met to want to shower us with generous gifts :) I feel loved!

Size of baby: A durian (??)

Sleep: Pretty good. It's just becoming hard to hoist myself up and get out of bed, which I have to do frequently. I have to pee at least 3 times a night, not including the 3 times I go while watching TV before falling asleep.

Movement: Lots and lots! Baby's having more frequent and longer-lasting awake times. Not just late at night - there's also usually a busy time late morning and afternoon. Sometimes I wake up with little kicks too. Ice water works pretty well to get the little one moving... maybe I'm a mean mom but I'm drinking it because it's good for both of us. Getting to see/feel baby move is just an added bonus ;)

Feeling: I feel very tired a lot of the time. My gallbladder is feeling much better now that I'm sticking to low/non-fat food.

What I miss: Having lots of energy.

What I'm looking forward to: My baby shower - hopefully soon after that we'll have everything ready (enough clothes, toiletries, etc.).

Best moment this week: We went to a Rivercats game with my parents that was pretty fun. Our hospital breastfeeding class was really helpful too. It made me feel confident that we'll instinctually know how to do it... and if not, we have some amazing lactation consultants ready and willing to help.

Worst moment this week: Finding out a friend passed away. Life is too short. I hate that people are taken from us too young, and too suddenly :(

Milestones: The Bump has some good ones:

• He's keeping his eyes open while awake.
• He's also starting to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing.
• His bones are hardening.
• And he going through (more) major brain development.

Cravings: Chocolate. With milk.

Food aversions: Nothing - but I still have trouble coming up with something to eat at most meals, and my options are even more limited with my new low-fat diet.

32 weeks

Size of baby: A squash

Sleep: Uncomfortable sometimes, fine sometimes. Rolling over and getting out of bed is getting increasingly more difficult.

Movement: It's feeling so weird! Baby's running out of room and I can tell. I don't know how to explain it... like... there's a whirlpool in my lower stomach with currents flowing every which way. That's the feeling I have right now as I type, and the best way to describe it.

Feeling: Big and tired. The reality of having a newborn in two months is starting to sink in. But not completely. Not even close to completely.

What I miss: Having energy, drinking wine, sleeping through the night without having to pee.

What I'm looking forward to: Breastfeeding and infant safety classes.

Best moment this week: The whole Memorial Day weekend was awesome! Hung out with family (mine and hubby's), had a birthday party for our moms, played frisbee, soccer and softball at the park, barbecued and hung out. Lovely.

I should have been standing, I don't look pregnant... just gigantic!

Worst moment this week: That rib pain I've mentioned a few times before? My doctor told me that's not baby, it's gallstones. Which sucks... I'll probably blog about that later separately.

Milestones: Well, she should be head down by now... but I have a feeling she isn't. I'm not going to worry about it for another month (per my midwife's advice).

Cravings: Milk. Love it.

Food aversions: Nothing specific.

Hospital tour

We had our hospital tour tonight. Two thoughts:

1. Holy crap, this is getting real.
2. Our hospital is awesome, I'm so excited to have our baby there!

Why is it so awesome? Let me count the ways... they are so progressive in their standard practices. Super natural birth friendly - they have labor tubs (two total) and showers (in every room), almost never give episiotomies, do not rush to a C-section if you don't progress "fast enough" after your water breaks, provide squat bars, encourage immediate skin-to-skin contact (even if you have a C-section!) and promote breastfeeding like crazy.

They're certified "baby friendly" by the World Health Organization because of their commitment to these practices.

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I really don't think we're going to have any problems getting any of our birth preferences that might be more liberal than other hospitals and old school doctors are used to. We even get to deliver with a midwife.

Now I need to seriously start thinking about getting a hospital bag ready to go. Holy crap!!

31 weeks

I'm still wearing lots of non-maternity bottoms, which is cool. Not jeans of course... those went away in the first trimester... but yoga pants and skirts still work! In this picture I'm wearing a skirt - I just have to wear them lower under my bump and make sure I have a long enough maternity top.

Size of baby: The size of a pineapple! Yikes!

Sleep: Great some nights, and restless/uncomfortable other nights.

Movement: Yep! As baby runs out of room, there are less kicks and punches, and more just shifting around.

Feeling: It seems like baby is always pushing up into my right ribs... that's uncomfortable. On Sunday I did lots and lots of yard work for 2 hours, and for the rest of the day I was beat. So, so exhausted!! Then Monday we went for a long walk and after 40 minutes my sciatica was killing me. Like, the last half hour I had to walk home really old-lady-slow because every step was painful.

What I miss: Laying on my back to watch TV.

What I'm looking forward to: My next prenatal appointment is Tuesday, and later that night is our hospital tour. Also my sister staying with us this weekend.

Best moment this week: Hmmm... it was pretty cute volunteering with my mom at her church - she'd introduce me to everyone and always mention her grandbaby.

Worst moment this week: Finding ants AND THEN A RAT in the house/garage :( Eww eww eww!!

Milestones: All of baby's five senses are fully developed. Brain and nerve development is happening, and the eyes now react to light.

Cravings: Milk - I honestly drink 6 glasses a day. I switched to organic back in the beginning of my pregnancy because that would be a lot of cow hormones to baby.

Food aversions: It's a struggle to eat my leafy greens most days.