6 Month Checkup

Weight: 16 lb, 9 oz, 90th %ile

Height: 27 1/4 inches, 75th %ile

Head circumference: 16 1/4 inches 25th %ile

Mungee received a round of booster shots as well as the flu shot.  She was cleared to start solids, ride in the jogging stroller and have a little blanket with her for naps.  She is also allowed to start experimenting with a sippy cup and water.  She needs a 2nd flu shot next month, provided the doctor's office does not run out (apparently it is common during this time of year).  Other than that, she will not go back to the doctor until she is 9 months old (unless she gets sick or Mama gets paranoid - the latter will probably happen first).

39 Week Update

How far along? 39 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: As of Friday, 8/7, I gained three pounds since last week. It all seems to be water-weight from fluid retention. If I go by what I think I started at, then I have gained 40 pounds! If I go by what the doctor's office says I started at, I have gained 35 pounds. Either way, it's the upper end of the recommended gain ... oops!
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: If I make myself stay up late, I am likely to sleep better.
Best moment this week: Finding out that I've made some progress - I'm now 2, almost 3 centimeters dilated! The little one is estimated to be at 7.5 pounds!
Movement: She's running out of room!
Food cravings: Spinach and artichoke dip (I'll be making it on Wednesday). Pancakes.
Gender: Still a girl!
Labor Signs: Some BH contractions. Maybe ... ?
Belly Button in or out? Still looks like a Cheerio.
What I miss: Cooler weather!
What I am looking forward to: Meeting our baby!
Weekly Wisdom: Do not try to do yard-work or you will fall in the grass like I just did!
Milestones: TBD

22 Week Update

How far along? 22 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds (gahh!) It was suggested I switch from whole milk to 2% ... or even skim.
Maternity clothes: Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still trying not to sleep on my back, but it's difficult

Best moment this week: Midwife measured fundal height for the first time and I'm on track
Movement: Mostly at night, but I feel kicks from time to time throughout the day
Food cravings: Egg salad, egg and cheese on bagel, egg rolls ...
Gender: Still a girl, as far as we know
Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Caesar salad

What I am looking forward to: Glucose tolerance screening (kidding, sort of)
Weekly Wisdom: Control your hormones, don't let them control you.
Milestones: Probably the fundal height measurement ... exciting, I know!

15 Week Stats

I had my 15 week checkup today. I got paperwork to take to Quest Diagnostics next week for the 16 week blood work. The BIG ULTRASOUND is scheduled for 3 weeks from today! We even get to bring a DVD so we can record it!

Mungee's heartbeat was between 145-155. The midwife said it was good that the heartbeat skips around because it means the placenta is doing its job. She said I have been getting headaches because my blood vessels dilate in response to all the pregnancy hormones, but I don't have enough blood volume yet to fill them and most of the blood tends to pool in the lower extremities. Once my blood volume increases, the headaches should cease.

I am up 2 pounds from the last appointment. I think I've gained 7 pounds total so far, though I am not exactly sure what my starting weight was. I asked if I was on track and the midwife said my weight and blood pressure are great.