30 Weeks!

Your baby's the size of a squash!

Baby already measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, she weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds but she's still got a ways to go -- can you believe she'll triple in weight before birth? Baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath his skin. And since she's growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), things are getting kind of cramped in the womb. What all this means for you: Get ready for some more kicks and jabs to the ribs. Her skin is getting smoother.
But his brain is getting wrinklier -- to make way for all that essential brain tissue. She's now strong enough to grasp a finger!

The Halloween celebration at my work marked 30 weeks. My co-worker, Cari, came up with this adorable costume idea. In all honesty, we weren't quite sure how it was going to turn out until that morning when we assembled, but it was definitely a success. We didn't take into account the fact that it was going to be hot and not-breathable, so I got a bit foggy after a few hours! :) Sadly, I did not win the costume contest, but all of the kids definitely loved it. Halloween sure made for a more festive photo than the other weeks!

Mommy at 30 weeks:

October 28, 2011 marked 30 weeks.

Ultrasound!

Michael and I went in for what was most likely our last ultrasound on October 12. During this ultrasound, we were delighted to find out that my placenta previa had corrected itself. If it had not corrected itself, we would have to had to schedule a c-section at that time. I really did not want to do that. I will be perfectly fine if that is how our baby decides to enter the world, but was hoping that decision wouldn't be made 12 weeks early. As much as it will surprise everyone who knows how much of a planner I am, I really didn't want to schedule the c-section so I don't know her birthday. I really hope that we will have a surprise and will get to go to the hospital unexpectedly.