Week 35

Week 35

So now that we know how much Tank weights (6.1lbs) at 34 weeks, you will have a better guesstimate and comparison. So at week 35 babies are suppose to weight about 5lb 5 oz (size of a honeydew melon) and starting at week 35 babies gain an average of 8-12 ounces a week. (you do the math, I’m too scared). All the weight is FAT. Tank is going to become more restricted in my uterus, so my fetal movements may slowdown, yet become more forceful. I’m still waiting for him to dislocate my right rib with that foot of his. Tanks kidneys are full formed and his liver is beginning to process some waste.  At about 35 weeks Tanks head should be down and stay down (it was at last office visit). I’m still doing ok. The biggest complaint I have at this point is hip pain during sleep, which is really frustrating because all I would like is a full night sleep but instead I turn every hour because my hips are killing me while laying in bed. IF that is all I have to complain about though, I will take it. No nausea, no crazy back pain, no stretch marks, no heartburn, no crazy swelling. All and all I would say I am lucky.

So this week has been fun and busy. We started our birthing classes last week. Kris has been such a trooper. They are teaching us birthing positions, breathing techniques and really having the fathers participate. It was great. On Friday my two best friends threw me the best baby shower.  Tiny and tough was the theme. They had monster trucks and Gi goes placed around. Best of all, was the food. They really listened to me and had all my favorites…including about 2lbs of popcorn flavored Jelly bellies (special ordered), a ton of yummy peanut butter deserts, chicken dinner (that was to die for), and a yummy spinach salad. We played a fun game of “guess what kris answered” I will give you a few examples below.  Best of all was the friendship there. My friends went above and beyond and I am so fortunate for every one!!

 

We got a tour of the birthing center at Providence….i am very nonplused. The actual labor and delivery room reminds me of a cell. There are no windows, it’s dark, its small. I am already brainstorming some ideas to make it more pleasant. If I were allowed to have epidurals in my own home…there would be no chance in hell that I would deliver there. It is our only option though thanks to insurance. So after L&D you travel up to the 4^th floor for mom/baby. Again, small and cramped and because I work in that hospital I know that is also the oncology floor. So lets say, pray for no C-section because I think I would rip my hair out having to stay 72 hours (again, if I’m on pain meds I might not care).

Only 5 more weeks to go. Should go fast….Aunt Kaye and Uncle Todd will be here in two weeks to help occupy the time!

Kris had a real fun time putting together all the baby stuff. He got hot and sweaty and frustrated

Tanks in there somewhere

The Honas nose!

Summer time

I have to post a few pictures of the glorious Saturday we had in Anchorage. It is not very often that we near 80 degrees. This week has been fabulous...close to 70 all week. We even got a few thunderstorms which is rare for up here. This week of good weather could be all that we get so we had to get out and enjoy it. One of the worst parts of being pregnant is not being able to do all the physical activity that I would want. Yesterday, a prime example, we would have done some  hour hike to a romantic hidden lake or something like that. Instead, we did a two hour walk in the mountains....better than nothing. We then sat outside in swimsuits (covered in suntan lotion and DEET) and read books. It was like vacation. (since Idaho DID NOT cooperate with us).

I will post some pictures of the awesome baby shower I had thrown by Abbey and Liz on friday. It was awesome. More info to follow.

We walked down powerline pass for about an hour. This is a bridge which is the start to another trail. It was such an awesome day

Week 34-the ultrasound

We keep reeling them in!! Kris and I enjoyed  a nice fishing trip on the Klutina

Kris showing off his sockeyes

According to the books Tank is somewhere between 4-5lbs…he’s been that way for 5 weeks though so who the heck knows really. He is about the size of a large cantaloupe and is 17-19 inches long. His main job right now is to simply put on fat to help regulate his body temperature once he arrives. He is practicing breathing and maturing his lungs. Realistically if I gave birth now, everything would be just fine.

So above is what the books say. I had an ultrasound today to look at if this baby is truly big, big I don’t feel unusually large. At the 20 week ultrasound Tank was in the 90^th percentile for weight. Well, he’s been slacking because he is now only in the 83^rd percentile. Which means that right now tank weighs 6.1 ounces. If he gains, .5lb a week, like the book suggests, that will mean he be around 9lbs. What we expected right?

The other fun thing about the ultrasound is that we got some head shots. Now these are 4d reconstructions but my Lord, there is no question that this is a Honas baby!!!  Look at that profile, that nose, that manly face!! The best news is that he is still healthy and doing good. He was head down ready to go!!! Nah, another 6 weeks for me!

As for me, I’m doing pretty good. It’s getting harder to sleep consistently. I officially can’t lay on my back anymore, Tank is too high up in my abdomen and he cuts of my blood supply. So it’s side lying for me, which I’m use to so it isn’t too bad. I flip every 1-2 hours..i just feel bad for Kris (oh well, guess he’s going to have to get use to being awake every 2 hours). We went fishing this weekend and I had good stamina. It was actually very relaxing being on the river in decent weather without a ton of mosquitoes. They have seemed to blossom here this week. I have already received a few looks of disapproval as I put bug spray on this pregnant body. 

The nose says it all, that is Kris's son!!!

Kris putting together the BOB, our stroller/jogger

Me at 33 weeks. 7 weeks to go here.

Week33- we've past the less than 2 month mark

Week 33

Tank weighs a little over 4lbs and has past the 17 inch mark and is about the size and weight of a large pineapple. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled alien look and beginning to look more like a real baby. Tanks arms and legs are now perfectly proportioned to his body. He's exercising his lung by inhaling amniotic fluid and is getting the hiccups quite often. He is still very active. Today he's been stretching as hard as he can on my right middle side. I am feeling pretty good energy level wise. We had a long weekend with the wedding so we went to bed early on Sunday, a solid 10 hours of sleep is quite nice. We plan on heading out friday to go fishing again. Ah the summer Alaskan Life.

Below are a few fishing pictures. I learned a very valuable lesson. So, normally when you snag a fish i place the end of the rod on my stomach to prevent arm fatigue....well with a large pregnant belly this is not possible. It is quite the sight and process. We are headed back to the Klutina this weekend to stock pile more fish. Lucky you!!!!

Abbey and I at the wedding. we are both looking quite large

fishing on the Klutina....its a lot of work trying to catch these things pregnant

kris caught his limit quite early. He is such a good fisherman!

Week 32- coming down from family fun

Week 32- Well let me start by thanking all my wonderful family and friends. What a great weekend of family fun. It was so great and thank you all for making it really special.

I am back to the grindstone. We went to work on monday. BOOO. The house is a mess and now we are planning and packing for the weekend. We are leaving thursday after work to head up to the Klutina River. There is a record number of sockeye salmon headed up the Copper River.....hope your freezers are empty!

Tank tolerated the plane rides pretty good. Doesn't seem worse for the wear. His kicks are starting to get more umph! I have an  OB appointment Thursday. Just a routine one.

This week Tank is about 4lbs and is over 19 inches. By this week Tank has fully formed fingernails and if he is going to have hair he could have a full head of hair. Also really neat is that Tank can dream now. Studies have shown that babies by the 8th month experience REM sleep.

Hopefully we have fish pictures for you next week!! Love to you all!