WEEK 29

We hope everyone has been enjoying the baby's pictures and video as much as we have. I have watched it over 20 times and have cried for most of them. Everything seems so real now that we can actually see the baby. Too bad we don't know if it is a girl or a boy! It has been so much fun listening to everyone guess. No matter what it is, I can't wait to hold her or him in my arms! Soon enough!

FYI: Our softball team at school has started out on a great note. As of now, we are 5-1!

Here's what is happening to the Baby(from Babycenter.com):Your baby is growing rapidly now. This week he weighs about half a pound more than he did last week (about 2 1/2 pounds total) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is getting bigger to accommodate his growing brain which is busy developing billions of neurons. Every day, about 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton, which is now hardening. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester.

Here's what is happening to me(from Babycenter.com):You should be able to feel your baby's movements strongly now. Pay attention to the kicks and nudges, and let your practitioner know if you ever notice a decrease in activity. She may ask you to do fetal kick counts to make sure everything's okay.

Week 28 1/2 - 3D/4D Pictures

Today was FANTABULOUS!!! We got to the see the baby up close and personal for the first time. It was so exciting to see actual features, smiles & funny faces. I think it looks like Jay, but maybe with my mouth. I am dying to know if it is a boy or girl. I almost caved today.
Check out the pictures and let us know what you think!

BABY ANDERSEN

WEEK 28 - 7 MONTHS

Well, we have started the third trimester. I can't believe it has been going by so fast. Nothing too new to report. Well...Monday we had a FLOOD DAY. Here in New Jersey. Crazy! FEMA even showed up..the day before the flood. Go figure! Many roads were closed all week. Finally by Friday the sun came out and the weather is fantastic. 70's, sunny, breezy! Also, I went to look out the window one day and my belly bumped the window before I got there. It kind of freaked me out and I just started laughing! HAHA!

Dr. Report: At this visit the doctor just measured my belly and said I am growing. I could have told him that. He also listened to the heartbeat and said it was about 150. Same as last time. I go back in three weeks.

Stay Tuned: 3-D pictures will be done on Wednesday!

Here's what is happening to Baby (from babycenter.com):By this week, your baby weighs a little over 2 pounds and measures about 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. She can open her eyes — which now sport lashes — and she'll turn her head toward a continuous, bright light from the outside. Her fat layers are beginning to form, too, as she gets ready for life outside the womb.

Here's what is happening to Me (from babycenter.com):You're in the home stretch! The third trimester starts this week and lasts until 40 weeks. If you're like most women, you'll gain about 11 pounds this trimester.