February 29th 2008
Finally.. You have arrived in our life
We’re flying high…
Just soaring through the clouds
We have a NEW DAUGHTER and couldn’t be more proud!
Archive for February, 2008
February 24th 2008
A few more pics before i am born…
Hello baby, another colour doppler as you were not cooperating at all during the appt. with OB and we could not clearly listen to your heartbeat. As a result a few more pics… I hope you enjoy these when you grow up. You are already measuring ahead of 37 weeks and weighing 3.1 kg. Yippee!!!
February 20th 2008
I am waiting for you…
Hello sweetie!
I am right now sitting on the glider and seeing you moving around in my tummy. It is a wonderful and very satisfying experience. The way my whole tummy is moving it seems like you are having a nice time in there! It is the rocking you are liking or the music you are listening to…well i can’t be happier. Just eleven days to go till you are born and i am just imagining the amount of change and freshness you are going to bring to our lives. I just shiver with happiness at the thought of it. Your nana nani will be here day after tomorrow and i am sure you will love spending time with them after you are born. I know they will love you too much. Tomorrow you are turning 36 weeks and i also have an appt with my doc. Let’s see tomorrow we are likely to finalize the date and time of your birth unless you have plans of coming on your own before that! Yesterday i was having braxton hicks contractions during the night and was a bit worried because they were occurring quite frequently. I have to discuss this with the doc. Also the swelling in my hand and feet increases in the morning and the pain in the finger joints is not going away. I hope it does so after delivery. I think of you 24×7 and dont know whether i am hyper or not but that’s your mom on the threshold of entering motherhood. I love you and i am waiting for you! 
February 15th 2008
Countdown begins!
Hello dearie!!
At yesterday’s OB appointment your tentative birth date was decided. You will be in our arms on 3rd March 2008!! We are soo happy!!
February 9th 2008
My chubby darling!!
Hey guys,
Have a sneak peak to view my little one’s face. These are 4D pics which were taken at recent 34 week colour doppler sono. These are my most precious pics till date. Grow baby grow. Cook baby cook!!!
February 7th 2008
Colour doppler at week 34
We saw you today our little one. I was so happy to see a complete new face this time. You looked much chubbier with a lot of weight put on. You were moving your mouth as always sucking the amniotic fluid which seems to be your favorite pastime. Your dad was delighted to see you. You were all curled up and it seemed there is no more room for you in my womb. Your head was up and legs rolled up to your face, a typical breech position. It was most probably the last ultrasound as everything appeared normal. Now i have an appt with doctor on 12th Feb and then your birth date will be decided. I am so very eager to see you now! We will most probably opt for either 3rd or 6th March for delivery. On 6th march you will complete 38 weeks. It is a very auspicious day too as it is Mahashivratri on that day.
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As 34 weeks is a milestone in my pregnancy, i thought i better post your weekly update today. So here it goes:
Your amazing baby is on the move! They’ve been riding fairly high in your stretched-out womb till now (while kindly compressing your poor internal organs), but now they’re planning on making the big move to your pelvis this week. If you haven’t noticed it already, you’ll be feeling the weight shift that signals that your baby is most likely out of breech position, with their head now resting on your pubic bone. In liver news: although not quite fully formed, your little miracle’s liver is now capable of processing a certain amount of waste. In general, most of your child’s prenatal physical development is pretty much up to snuff and ready for the outside world. Naturally, further weight gain is expected—so you’re still not at maximum capacity despite probably feeling like you definitely are maxed out.
And how’s mom doing? Obviously the big change for you is the notable weight shift (known as “lightening” or “engagement”). Now that your baby is resting deeper in your pelvis, you may find yourself walking as if you’re carrying a watermelon between your legs. Yes dear, you’re officially “waddling” these days. Try to comfort Now that your baby is resting deeper in your pelvis, you may find yourself walking as if you’re carrying a watermelon between your legs yourself with this thought: it’s nearly over. Soon, you’ll just have to carry your adorable little watermelon in your arms. And in a rare spate of good news: this weight shift means you can breathe easier now that your lungs aren’t compressed. The not-so-good news, it’s a trade off: (we’ll wait till you’re back from the restroom) this new position has your poor bladder even more squished than before. We’d recommend writing your bladder little love poems to convince it not to leave you altogether, but unfortunately bladders don’t speak English (only Italian love poems will do).
If you’ve recently noticed some less-than-appealing itchy red bumps on your belly (and possibly around your thighs and belly), you’ve got yourself a harmless but not fun round of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP if your don’t have the patience for the full name). If you feel itchy ALL over your body, that’s different, and you should call your health care practitioner as this could be a liver problem.
At your next check up you can expect your physician to conduct a Group B Streptococci test (GBS), a common bacteria screening. As long as you have a strong immune system, you’re in the clear (one more reason to eat right and exercise!), but your little one is more susceptible to serious health complications (including meningitis, pneumonia and blood infection) if not diagnosed and treated properly—so the tests are good for some peace of mind. Hang in there momma, you’re already a super-star for making it this far!
February 1st 2008
You are due to be here soon!!
Hello little one!! This is such an exciting news for us. I had an OB appt on tuesday and the doctor has said that she would like to do the C-section around 37-38 weeks itself!! So that means end of Feb or early march!! We are so happy as we will be holding you in our arms soon. It is difficult to contain my nervousness and excitement now. The countdown has started!! So before i lose my bump here are some more belly pics which i took at 33 week mark:
