Lilypie Maternity tickers

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Week 38: What’s Happening?


Baby’s…

…possibly grown an inch or so of hair already.
…slowly shedding that white goo on his skin (vernix caseosa), although some may still appear at birth.

Mommy’s experiencing…

…”lightning crotch”—shooting sensations through vagina & down her legs—as baby bumps against pelvic nerves.
…continued Braxton Hicks contractions, difficulty sleeping, discharge, an itchy belly, and swollen ankles and feet.
…a “bloody show” possibly—a slightly bloody, mucus discharge that indicates labor is coming.
…diarrhea possibly, which is another sign that baby is coming soon.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Week 37: What’s Happening?

Baby’s…

…practicing inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.
…getting his first sticky poop (meconium) ready for his first diaper.

Mommy’s experiencing…

…an urge to “nest”—clean house in preparation for baby.
…heartburn from baby putting pressure on her digestive system.
…spotting.
…stretch marks.
…increased pressure on her abdomen and bladder as baby drops.
…trouble sleeping. She should get plenty of exercise, drink lots of water, and limit her caffeine intake.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Week 36: What’s Happening?


Baby’s…

…getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on his own.
…skin is getting smooth and soft and his gums are rigid.
…liver and kidneys are in working order.
…circulation and immune systems are basically good to go!

Mommy’s experiencing…

…better ability to breathe. Baby is getting ready to descend into her pelvis, which gives her lungs some extra room.
…pelvic discomfort—for the same reason, of course.
…difficulty sleeping. Mommy needs to find ways to relax even if she can’t sleep much.
…more heartburn and swelling in her ankles and feet.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Week 35: What's Happening?


Baby’s…

…hearing is fully developed, and he responds best to high-pitched sounds.
…testes have probably fully descended.

Mommy’s experiencing…

…frequent urges to pee. Baby boy is pressing down on that bladder.
…constipation. Get a lot of fiber and water mommy!
…continued aches and pains—and maybe even a few new ones.
…an increase in the amount of contractions she’s having.