Well, we tried for a 3-D ultrasound today but Caitlin is already proving to by shy :) The whole time she was turned over on her side with her arm over her face. Luckily, the doctor's office gives us 2 tries so we'll be back again next week to see if we can get a better view.
Maybe next time I'll make sure Kathy has a spicy Mexican food lunch and lots of sugary soda before the appointment. We'll get Caitlin hyper for sure!!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
29 Weeks!
How big is Caitlin?
According to the ultrasound she weighs almost 3 lbs (2lbs 14oz to be exact)!
What is happening with Caitlin?
She is rapidly growing at this point. Obviously Caitlin is continuing to gain weight, and her head is also growing. This is due to the rapid brain development that began in week 28. Muscles and lungs are also continuing to develop and mature.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
According to the ultrasound she weighs almost 3 lbs (2lbs 14oz to be exact)!
What is happening with Caitlin?
She is rapidly growing at this point. Obviously Caitlin is continuing to gain weight, and her head is also growing. This is due to the rapid brain development that began in week 28. Muscles and lungs are also continuing to develop and mature.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
Baby Update
Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the Brosch household!
This week I am 28 weeks and doing great. Caitlin is weighing in at almost 3 lbs according to the ultrasound calculations. She has been busy punching and kicking me in the stomach (sometimes at midnight - she is preparing me for those upcoming midnight feedings I think). She is still moving around so much that the doctor literally has to "chase down" her heartbeat with the doppler because she will not stay still! Too much fun!
We have tentatively scheduled the cesarean for August 13. I 'll let you know more details when I know more!
We have cleared out the baby's room and are getting ready to paint. Eric will be painting the room a light yellow while I am in South Florida this weekend and part of next week. I am down visiting my parents and helping Carla (Eric's sister) who has a three week old at home. I am hoping to give Carla some much needed help and also get
a little practice in on caring for a newborn!
I am officially done with work - with the exception of three days in June that I will come in to help the new person get
transitioned in. I'll definately miss the people and the work - but boy have I been tired lately!
This week I am 28 weeks and doing great. Caitlin is weighing in at almost 3 lbs according to the ultrasound calculations. She has been busy punching and kicking me in the stomach (sometimes at midnight - she is preparing me for those upcoming midnight feedings I think). She is still moving around so much that the doctor literally has to "chase down" her heartbeat with the doppler because she will not stay still! Too much fun!
We have tentatively scheduled the cesarean for August 13. I 'll let you know more details when I know more!
We have cleared out the baby's room and are getting ready to paint. Eric will be painting the room a light yellow while I am in South Florida this weekend and part of next week. I am down visiting my parents and helping Carla (Eric's sister) who has a three week old at home. I am hoping to give Carla some much needed help and also get
a little practice in on caring for a newborn!
I am officially done with work - with the exception of three days in June that I will come in to help the new person get
transitioned in. I'll definately miss the people and the work - but boy have I been tired lately!
Sunday, May 27, 2007
28 Weeks!
How big is Caitlin?
Caitlin is about 14 ¼ inches long and weighs in at 2 ½ pounds. This still seems very small, but remember that during the last several weeks of my pregnancy she will gain a significant amount of weight.
What is happening with Caitlin?
Her brain is really beginning to develop into a more complex organ. Up until this point, Caitlin's brain has been relatively smooth, but beginning this week her brain will develop grooves and indentions along its surface. The amount of brain tissue also begins to increase during the 28th week.
The development of hair also continues. Eyebrows and eyelashes are visible, while the hair on your baby’s head grows even longer. Caitlin is also starting to look a little rounder as the fat storage under the skin continues to develop. This is an important part of development that will continue through the remainder of my pregnancy.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
Caitlin is about 14 ¼ inches long and weighs in at 2 ½ pounds. This still seems very small, but remember that during the last several weeks of my pregnancy she will gain a significant amount of weight.
What is happening with Caitlin?
Her brain is really beginning to develop into a more complex organ. Up until this point, Caitlin's brain has been relatively smooth, but beginning this week her brain will develop grooves and indentions along its surface. The amount of brain tissue also begins to increase during the 28th week.
The development of hair also continues. Eyebrows and eyelashes are visible, while the hair on your baby’s head grows even longer. Caitlin is also starting to look a little rounder as the fat storage under the skin continues to develop. This is an important part of development that will continue through the remainder of my pregnancy.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
Thursday, May 10, 2007
William James Whitaker Adlet May 9
Here is a photo of Carla's baby William on his birthday - less than one day old!
LBHS Baby Shower
Sharon and Sherry threw me a great baby shower at work yesterday. It was a great shower full of good friends, cake and awesome presents. Here are some photos... more to come!
I'm an Aunt! Eric's an Uncle!!
My Sister-in-Law gave birth to an 8 1b 20 inch baby yesterday around 6:45PM. Baby William James Whitaker Adlet and Mom Carla are doing great! Woo hoo!
Weeks 25 & 24
Week 25
How big is Caitlin?
Caitlin is now 12 inches long and weighs anywhere from 1½ to 1¾ pounds.
What is happening with Caitlin?
While it does not appear that Caitlin is that big, she is slowly gaining some baby fat, making hher appearance less wrinkled. If Caitlin has hair, the color and texture could be seen at this point. However, it can change after she is born.
Week 24 How big is Caitlin? Caitlin is now 11 inches long and weighs 1¼ to 1½ pounds.
What is happening with Caitlin? Caitlin's brain is growing rapidly at this time. Taste buds are also developing, and the lungs are becoming more developed and complex. The branches of the main lung are beginning to form as well as special cells that will produce surfactant. Surfactant is necessary for the air sacs to inflate easily. Babies who are born prematurely often have trouble breathing because these cells have not had enough time to develop or are not producing the necessary amounts of surfactant.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
How big is Caitlin?
Caitlin is now 12 inches long and weighs anywhere from 1½ to 1¾ pounds.
What is happening with Caitlin?
While it does not appear that Caitlin is that big, she is slowly gaining some baby fat, making hher appearance less wrinkled. If Caitlin has hair, the color and texture could be seen at this point. However, it can change after she is born.
Week 24 How big is Caitlin? Caitlin is now 11 inches long and weighs 1¼ to 1½ pounds.
What is happening with Caitlin? Caitlin's brain is growing rapidly at this time. Taste buds are also developing, and the lungs are becoming more developed and complex. The branches of the main lung are beginning to form as well as special cells that will produce surfactant. Surfactant is necessary for the air sacs to inflate easily. Babies who are born prematurely often have trouble breathing because these cells have not had enough time to develop or are not producing the necessary amounts of surfactant.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Baseballs or Ankles?
Are those my ankles or just baseballs attached to my feet? When I came home the other day I swear I had the biggest Fred Flintstone feet and ankles I have ever seen!
Caitlin is 23 Weeks Old!
How big is Caitlin?
She has finally reached a weight of 1 pound and is approximately 10 inches long.
(But we already know Caitlin weighs more than 1 pound thanks to our last ultrasound at 20 Weeks!)
What is happening with Caitlin?
She is continuing to gain weight, but the next several weeks will be when she really begins to fill out. Lanugo, or the fine hair that covers Caitlin's body, may darken at this point allowing it to be seen on an ultrasound. She is also beginning to look more like she will at birth.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
She has finally reached a weight of 1 pound and is approximately 10 inches long.
(But we already know Caitlin weighs more than 1 pound thanks to our last ultrasound at 20 Weeks!)
What is happening with Caitlin?
She is continuing to gain weight, but the next several weeks will be when she really begins to fill out. Lanugo, or the fine hair that covers Caitlin's body, may darken at this point allowing it to be seen on an ultrasound. She is also beginning to look more like she will at birth.
(According to the American Pregnancy Association)
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