I haven't sorted through pictures from the weekend yet, but today marks week 25, so I thought I'd give a pregnancy update. This week I got a glimmer that the summer isn't going to be all puppies and roses. I started to feel a bit of uncomfortableness - it's hard to bend over, sleeping isn't as comfortable, continued heartburn, and tonight I noticed that my ankles are swollen. That's a new one. I thought I had a bit more time before the swollen ankles started. The flight/drive on Saturday also caused the first bit of sciatica, which I was also hoping to avoid. Now that it's flared up, it seems to be a bit persistant. I'll try to do some exercises we did in yoga class that will probably help. So, in essence, the second trimester honeymoon phase is ending and I fear it's going to be a long summer. I'm still determined to enjoy it all, but I might occassionally need some encouragement. Please don't think that my reports on symptoms are a bunch of complaining (although they may sometimes be), I just want to record everything that's going on.
In baby texan's world, here's what's happening this week:
- The structures of the spine begin to form -- joints, ligaments and rings.
- Blood vessels of the lungs develop.
- Nostrils begin to open.
- The nerves around the mouth and lip area are showing more sensitivity now.
- Swallowing reflexes are developing.
- Dexterity is improving. She can make a fist and would clasp objects placed in palm.
- She is approximately 13.6 inches long.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
We're home
We just walked in the door (Ok, not quite. i have eaten a bowl of cereal since getting home) after a delayed flight out of Seattle. Due to an electrical problem with the cabin intercom system, we sat on the tarmac in Seattle for about 1.5 hours. I was very uncomfortable for most of the flight, but it was uneventful otherwise once we got going.
It was a great trip. Pictures to follow.
It was a great trip. Pictures to follow.
Friday, May 25, 2007
On Vaca!
Tomorrow I'm off to Seattle for Chris and Corinne's wedding. The wedding is in Leavenworth on Sunday, and there is a whole weekend of festivities planned. Graeme is coming out on Sunday morning, since he is still in Virginia and can't get back before the last flight to Seattle tomorrow. We're staying a few extra days until Wednesday so that we can go to all our favourite restaurants, see some movies at the film festival and visit with friends. Yay! I'm really looking forward to it.
I even, shockingly, found a dress for the wedding (there is another wedding in a month that I needed it for too).
I even, shockingly, found a dress for the wedding (there is another wedding in a month that I needed it for too).
Thursday, May 24, 2007
24 weeks
Week 24. Wow, it seems to be going so quickly now. Maybe that's because I definitely look pregnant:
Sorry about the flash. Graeme is away, and the 'hold the camera out and click' thing doesn't get the angle or the full glory of the growing belly.
I've been feeling really good, although I'm sorry to report that the heartburn has returned, which I knew it would, but it was quite nice when it was gone for a few days. Otherwise, no side effects to report. She is very active, and continues to improve her aim at punching my bladder. I'm really enjoying this second trimester, it's just like they say - the honeymoon trimester.
I failed to post last week's developmental milestones. Week 23:
- Proportions of the body are now quite similar to a newborn although thinner since she hasn't begun to form body fat.
- Bones located in the middle ear harden. She is able to hear.
- The eyes are formed, though the iris still lacks pigmentation.
- The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily. She has begun producing insulin, important for the breakdown of sugars.
- If born now, your baby has a 15% chance of survival, his odds going up with each passing day. .
And week 24:
- Bring on the bulk! Baby gains about 6 ounces this week. The weight is in muscle, bone mass and organs.
- Her body begins to fill out with his appearance increasingly becoming more like a newborn.
- Taste buds begin to form.
- Little creases have appeared on the palms. The muscular coordination of his hands has improved.
- Over the next seven days the sweat glands will be forming in the skin.
- Lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" and cells that produce surfactant, a substance that helps the air sacs inflate easily.
- This week the baby is officially considered viable.
Sorry about the flash. Graeme is away, and the 'hold the camera out and click' thing doesn't get the angle or the full glory of the growing belly.
I've been feeling really good, although I'm sorry to report that the heartburn has returned, which I knew it would, but it was quite nice when it was gone for a few days. Otherwise, no side effects to report. She is very active, and continues to improve her aim at punching my bladder. I'm really enjoying this second trimester, it's just like they say - the honeymoon trimester.
I failed to post last week's developmental milestones. Week 23:
- Proportions of the body are now quite similar to a newborn although thinner since she hasn't begun to form body fat.
- Bones located in the middle ear harden. She is able to hear.
- The eyes are formed, though the iris still lacks pigmentation.
- The pancreas, essential in the production of hormones, is developing steadily. She has begun producing insulin, important for the breakdown of sugars.
- If born now, your baby has a 15% chance of survival, his odds going up with each passing day. .
And week 24:
- Bring on the bulk! Baby gains about 6 ounces this week. The weight is in muscle, bone mass and organs.
- Her body begins to fill out with his appearance increasingly becoming more like a newborn.
- Taste buds begin to form.
- Little creases have appeared on the palms. The muscular coordination of his hands has improved.
- Over the next seven days the sweat glands will be forming in the skin.
- Lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" and cells that produce surfactant, a substance that helps the air sacs inflate easily.
- This week the baby is officially considered viable.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
What's cooking Wednesday
Graeme left this morning for a meeting in Virginia for a few days. We have emptied the fridge over the past few days, so I stopped by Central Market to get some food for myself - at least to hold me over until Saturday when I head to Seattle. I had planned to have my recent favourite dinner:
But I decided to check the prepared food section. I decided to get a twice baked potato and some veggies. The potato was huge, so I'll also have it for lunch tomorrow:
But I decided to check the prepared food section. I decided to get a twice baked potato and some veggies. The potato was huge, so I'll also have it for lunch tomorrow:
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Pig Pickin'
Tonight we were invited to a 'pig pickin', which is a sort of pig roast, but done on a bbq. You just cut off pieces as you want them. I only had one bite, but Graeme enjoyed it, as did Westley, who got a whole hoof. The second picture is Dan, the chef. He is one of Graeme's students, and the party was to celebrate him passing his quals last week.
What's cooking Friday
I haven't been cooking on Wednesday's because I'm currently doing the Self-Expression and Leadership Program course which is on Wednesday nights. But I do cook other nights, both Thursday and Friday this week, for instance. Last night we were hosting movie night, and filled the grill with chicken and jalapeno poppers. The chicken is one of our new favourites for the grill.
This recipe came from Karen, who got it from some ex-boyfriend's mother's neighbour. Got that? It's super simple:
Mrs. Logue's chicken
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
4 tsp paprika
2 tbsp tarragon
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lemon juice
Combine everything together and brush on skinless (bone-in) chicken thighs just before grilling. Don't put it on ahead of time, or it will be too strong. Enough for 8 thighs.
We made enough to have lots of leftovers. They are great cold, or on sandwiches.
Jonathan came through with a delicious dessert. He hollowed out an angel food cake and filled it with chopped mango, kiwi and whipped cream, and then topped it with strawberries. Yum.
This recipe came from Karen, who got it from some ex-boyfriend's mother's neighbour. Got that? It's super simple:
Mrs. Logue's chicken
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
4 tsp paprika
2 tbsp tarragon
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp lemon juice
Combine everything together and brush on skinless (bone-in) chicken thighs just before grilling. Don't put it on ahead of time, or it will be too strong. Enough for 8 thighs.
We made enough to have lots of leftovers. They are great cold, or on sandwiches.
Jonathan came through with a delicious dessert. He hollowed out an angel food cake and filled it with chopped mango, kiwi and whipped cream, and then topped it with strawberries. Yum.
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