Elliott here giving the latest and greatest on everything me!
I am sure I have just tipped the scales at 2 lbs! (I was 1 lb. 13 oz. at my last Fargo ultrasound)
I am approximately 14.5 inches long! That's over one foot! I am growing so big and getting so strong!
I most definitely have sleeping patterns of when I sleep and when I am awake. I usually wake Mommy up around 6 a.m by kicking and punching her and that usually lasts for a couple hours...then I go back to sleep for awhile and wake up around 4 p.m. Then I sleep for awhile and wake up again kicking at around 10/11 p.m.
I am working on blinking ever since my eyelids finally opened...Mommy hasn't noticed me responding to light just yet...She thinks I respond to temperature. Whenever she is in the tub(lukewarm water...not hot), or is cuddled up in a blanket she notices me moving all over. Then the instant she exposes her belly I stop!
My brain and other internal organ systems are pretty much maturing at this point. If I were to be born right now, I would still need a lot of medical help but I far better off then when I scared Mommy and Daddy awhile ago!
Mommy finally felt me hiccuping the other day! I hiccup a lot actually but it has only been strong enough for Mommy and Daddy to see on ultrasound. Mommy enjoyed it...it was like I was playing drums! Some information tells Mommy that I could be hiccuping because it is my way to respond to what she eats! Mommy loves Buffalo chicken wings, and loves spicy food. Even with that, Mommy said she didn't notice any additional movement after she ate that. Want to know what I really like? McDonald's french fries!!!! Daddy went and got Mommy and himself dinner from there last night and I LOVED the french fries. I let Mommy know by dancing all around! I have the most taste buds I will ever have this week in my life. After this week, they start depleting...I hope I get more french fries :)
Mommy is feeling pretty good. She is noticing she is losing her breath a lot more than normal. It is completely normal though because I am just growing up finally and taking some space away from Mommy's lungs. She also is getting a little stiff and sore from being horizontal for the majority of the day. She stretches when she can and finds that bath's help her muscles relax. Her appetite remains the same, and she is trying to focus on drinking as much water as possible. The nurses and doctors told her to keep her fluids up while she was in bed. Mommy is still taking her contraction stopping medicine and feels contractions every once in awhile. They are not painful at all and last maybe 5-7 seconds at a time in very irregular patterns. Not much else going on with Mommy!
Daddy is getting back into the swing of things now too. He has been very busy taking care of Jack and still getting what needs to get done around the house done. Plus, Daddy is back at his schoolwork again! Daddy is meeting with a contractor today to get an estimate on the work we need done on our house. Daddy is pretty excited to meet with him. Even though I ruined the plan of getting things done before I came...it still is progress! Daddy plans on being able to attack the house issues next spring! Daddy is still staying very busy at work and comes home pretty tired some days...he is working so hard for Mommy and Me. I love him so much!
Lastly, I have a day care lady! Her name is Becky and she is REALLY nice. I am excited to be watched by her when Mommy has to return to work. Daddy found Becky through his coworker. His coworkers kids have been with Becky nearly since birth and they really love her! She is very affordable, flexible with time, and is just all around a very nice lady! I will be only 1 of 2 or 1 of 3 kids being watched at a time and Becky's husband Jerry said he was going to spoil me rotten! Jerry was so fun! I can't wait to hang out with him! Mommy and Daddy are very relieved they have finally found someone to watch me in a home setting and can now move forward with figuring out timing for Mommy and Daddy's jobs. The overall goal is to have me home with a parent as much as possible and only in daycare for a limited amount of time. Saturdays are my days with Daddy and Sundays are our whole family day. I cannot wait for Sundays! :)
Mommy and Daddy have only a couple things left to do until my arrival (whenever I decide to come). They are going to purchase my travel system, and my pack n play soon so I can sleep somewhere safe and close to mommy and daddy. My nursery has been put on hold probably until January 2012/after the holidays. Those 2 items are the biggest and most needed for me to be safe when I go home and am at home. Of course they will get bottles and diapers along the way as well as clothes. They are hesitant right now in buying because if I greet the world early I will have to potentially wear micro-preemie or preemie clothing! Daddy might have to go on a little shopping spree once I am born to get the other basic essentials! Mommy has been keeping busy while in bed and did start a registry for me at Target. She adds things every once in awhile and is bummed she wont be able to go into the store and use the special gun. Hey, at least there is technology that allows her to create a registry from home though right!
They also had signed up for all of the prep Baby classes but now that Mommy is on bed rest they most likely will not be able to attend. Mommy called the hospital and explained the situation to them and they are going to mail her all of the material and are going to check further into options such as dvd's and other outlets for Mommy and Daddy to learn about my arrival! Mommy and Daddy want to be as prepared as possible, but know that they might not have the chance but that is what is exciting. They get to learn as they go and do what they feel is best for them!
We have an appointment on Thursday where Mommy has to drink this really sugary orange glucose drink. She is getting tested for Gestational Diabetes! Diabetes does run in her family (Grandpa-Moms Dad) so she is a little nervous. She is also a little nervous because she doesn't know how well too much sugar will do with her body after her surgery. She hopes she passes, but is anticipating failing and having to go back for the 3 hour test...Boo... We will find out Thursday the frequency of our upcoming ultrasounds both cervical and general growth and see if Mommy has dilated further. Lets hope not!!!!!!!
Okay everyone! I will talk to soon!!!
Love you!
-Baby Elliott
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