According to the baby websites...we are now in the home stretch...the last trimester.
Right now the baby is approximately 15 inches long and weighs 2 1/2 lbs. Her muscles and lungs are continuing to mature. And she is growing her bones so a lot of calcium is being absorbed. I still feel pretty much the same. She is still moving around like crazy. Last week we attended our breastfeeding class which we got a lot of information from. It seems a little scary to think about, but once she gets here I am sure that things will work out fine. Charles was one of 2 men there and he even asked some questions. It was a long class, but we did learn some really good things that we will be able to use. This coming week we start Childbirth classes. Right now I am still seeing the doctor every 2 weeks and our next appointment will be on Friday.
On Saturday July 31 -
My family and I went to celebrate my Opie's (my mom's dad) 84th birthday. There was food, fun, and family. My cousin also threw me a baby shower. We played some pretty fun games where we had to guess the candy that was melted in a diaper and we got to taste baby food. I'll post pictures as soon as my sister sends them too me. We had a good time. It is always fun to visit with family, especially ones that you don't get to see very often.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Week 29
Friday, July 23, 2010
Week 28
Here we are at week 28:
We had an appointment today and I also had my glucose test. The drink wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't want to drink 3 liters of it or anything. We'll find out on Monday the results of the test.
After the blood was drawn, we saw Dr. F. We got to hear the heartbeat again and he measured my belly. That was pretty much it...he said that everything looked good. He said be ready cause the belly is gonna grow a lot in the next few months.
Baby girl weighs about 2 1/4 lbs and is about 14.8 inches from head to heals. She can blink and is now developing more neurons and fat to get her ready for her debut. I put on about 2 more lbs myself and have been having some hip pain at night when I am sleeping on my side. Upon waking up I have very stiff ankles as well. I have been noticing a little tightness of my belly at times, but it always seems to go away...maybe Braxton hicks?
Other than that I feel pretty good. My mom and sister are getting things ready for my shower - which I am pretty excited about. Charles and I have been getting her room ready for her as well. I have been washing clothes and hanging and putting them away. Thanks to Kameron and Kara, my own shopping, and early gifts.... I already ran out of hangers -back to Target I go.
After filling out lots of applications, checking websites daily, and talking to anyone that can help...Charles has an interview with a school district!!! We are pretty excited and are keeping our fingers crossed and praying each night. All he needs is a start somewhere. Good luck on Monday daddy!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Week 27
OK, so I am officially going to blog every week about the baby and what is going on in the life of the Dougherty's. I should have started this when I got pregnant at the beginning to help document the pregnancy, but I didn't so I have decided to move past that. With that being said...
Here we are at week 27 -
Baby girl weighs about 2 lbs right now and mommy weighs...well, we aren't gonna say what mommy weighs but I will say that at this point I have gained 15 lbs. Which isn't bad so far, according to the Dr. I will prolly gain 35 or so lbs. YIKES! More brain tissue is developing, she is sleeping at regular intervals, and may be sucking her fingers. She is approximately 14 inches long according to BabyCenter.com. In real life, she was making it hard for me to sleep until I got an extra long pillow...Thank you Target! Now it is much better, the only time I am up is to pee usually around 3 or 4 am. I feel her kick and move a lot now, especially when I am lying down. She is very active. Charles has even felt her kick too. Oh, did I mention that my stomach itches like crazy as well! That just means that she is growing and lucky me I am getting bigger.
The other night Charles said he had a dream about her. In the dream she was singing and had red hair. I was also informed that she was cute. I have to admit I am a little jealous about not having a dream about her yet, but in a way -or so I read- Charles is bonding with her, as I am every day. So maybe I shouldn't be jealous.
Stay tuned to next week...
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
2 year anniversary
This past weekend Charles and I went away for the weekend. We ended up in College Station. We decided that since we had not been in 2 years it was about time to go back. It was really nice to get away from everything and remember the good old times. We went to some old places that hold many college memories and we made some new memories at some new places. Charles even bought baby Dougherty her second Aggie outfit. I told him to pick it out and he did a great job ...we even decided that the next time we come back we have another one in mind.
I can't believe that we have been married 2 years already. The time has gone by so fast and a lot has happened. This time next year we'll have a new addition to our family. Time has gone by really fast with that too. Today I was in the baby's room putting up curtains and looking at the many clothes that she has already. This is one loved little girl...I can't wait for her to get here! I already feel so much love for her.
Here are a few pics from our weekend.


Charles feeding the ducks and turtles at Research Park.
We gave them left over fries from Fitzwillys.
You can't really see them in the pic cause they were moving, but look for the black smudges.