Week 33

What’s Will up to? According to babyzone, baby's movements are slowing down this week. As the your uterus gets more and more cramped, he's curled up, chin resting on his chest and arms and legs cocked. He continues to practice breathing, to open and close his eyes, and to swallow amniotic fluid. In fact, during this last trimester he will be swallowing about 4 cups of amniotic fluid a day! His taste buds have matured now and experts believe that Baby can already distinguish some of the tastes in your amniotic fluid--like onions, garlic, and certain strong spices, like cumin. Some scientists believe this pre-taste is a way to prepare a baby for the different flavors of breast milk, which also changes based on a mom's daily diet. I have definitely noticed that I don’t feel as much movement this week as I had in the weeks leading up to this point. I had a few panic moments that I got out of bed and drank ice cold water to get him to move/kick.

Appointments: On 5.15.12 I had a BPP u/s and the sonographer tried and tried to get a good face shot on 3D for Grandma and I but Will had his hands in front of his face the whole time. I also had another BPP u/s on 5.18.12 and saw the OB.

Bed Rest/Hospital Stay: I have been on bed rest for 17 weeks (7 weeks at North Memorial in Robinsdale). The OB gave me the ok to try and be up a little to help me get use to the big changes coming up. I am not sure if I feel comfortable doing this yet, because I feel so much pressure on my cerclage/stitch and it’s not comfortable at all. So partial bed rest it is for the rest of our pregnancy!

Highlights: I have enjoyed being at home this week. Plenty of fresh air and sun!

All about me: I am up a total of 21 pounds and 14“ on my tummy!  I am having a harder time getting sleep this week and have been having some headaches.