this week started good and there was nothing much just kept myself busy with cooking, writing, office work, and TV. read articles on internet. which i would want to share. its from ivillage.

“At this point you may be quite eager for your pregnancy to end and your baby to be born. Aches and pains, along with feelings of anxiety, may increase at this time. Some women may become frightened by their own lack of maternal feelings. This is a common and natural emotion that many pregnant women experience. For some women, bonding won’t occur until birth — or even later. The final weeks may begin to drag.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY

Visually, your baby may track moving objects with the eyes. When he or she blinks, the eye’s iris responds to light and dark. The lungs and digestive track are nearly mature, although the last few weeks in-utero are still important for lung development. Your baby is now around 14-1/2 inches head-to-toe, and weighs nearly three pounds, five ounces.

EATING FOR TWO

Here are some quickie dessert ideas which will fulfill cravings but won’t fill you out:

* Enjoy an occasional full-fat, fruit yogurt. It tastes absolutely divine — and it can be more satisfying and healthy than ice cream.
* Make oatmeal cookies and sneak a tablespoon or two of Brewer’s yeast into the recipe.
* Freeze all-natural fruit juice pops to satisfy sudden cravings for sweets.
* Put some grapes into the freezer. They make a yummy, healthy snack that is good for you.
* Reduce the amount of sugar in recipes by substituting concentrated fruit juices and reducing the amount of other liquids added.
* Invest in a juicer. You’ll be amazed at how sweet carrot juice can be!

FACT OF THE WEEK

Breastfeeding is best, and it can be especially important to babies born prematurely. The breast milk produced by mothers of premature infants has an extra-high concentration of sodium, chloride and protein. These small babies more easily digest their mother’s milk than breast milk from a full-term mother or formula. Studies show that when women who have had full-term babies donate their breast milk to the Intensive Care Unit, the babies do less well than when the natural mother’s breast milk is used. Because premature infants fed formula are more susceptible to infection, and cannot benefit from the mother’s antibodies, it is recommended that all mothers strongly consider breastfeeding their premature infants.”

thus, as i wrote had nothing new this week. everything was same, i was pretty much busy. therefore, everything was good, week was great.

Being a parent is something that almost every woman and man on earth would want. Well, there some exceptions as well I agree. I would say my husband and me have been really happy that we have been blessed by such a great full gift by the Grace of God. And as now I am towards the end I really am happy that I am going to have my little angel with us soon.

Well, this week I had appointment with my gynecologist, and she was really happy with my progress. My weight gain was perfect, as well as my HB and GCT. Also, I was give the first TT injection and it hurted as I have always been scared of them and they later give a lot pain to the body. But it was all for my little one to grow healthy and smart. She made my iron tablets dosage once a week and that was really relaxing as because of this tablet I had vomited a lot. She was very happy with the weight of baby and surely said that she was a very healthy one by Grace of God. I was really happy to hear all that. And my next appointment would be after three weeks and I got my next appointment for the ultra-sound in 32 weeks. In which I would know the position and growth of baby. Thus, the hospital part was good.

This, week was easy, just relaxed at home and did do much. Just bought stuff for baby and enjoyed it. But I would not deny one thing that now scares were all over my body because being a parent would be enjoyable or not I really could not think of. I have so much to do and carrying along everything together is I don’t know easy or difficult.

Overall, the week was great and I had a lot of fun and all. I and my hubby both enjoyed the shopping part and now desperately waiting for our baby to arrive.

There has not been much this week as well. i was happy that my vomits were in control as it always took my energy and made me breathless. but the solution i found was really good. two meals a day and in between fruits and at night i had slice of bread with cheese. delicious food and healthy as well.

This week i had my ultra sound and my sonologist said that by Grace Of God our little one was doing great in fact she has been really healthy and was 2.97 pounds. And it felt great to see the baby healthy. Also, i gave tests for my HB and GCT and kept praying that they both come out to be good. when i saw her on the screen during ultra sound she just looked like my hubby and it felt too good to see her as her father it just felt great. on top i could not wait to see my hubby holding our little one.

on babyzone.com article i read about 29th week:

How do you feel comfortable in your own body when you’re not the only one in your body? Get tips to help you strengthen your self concept as you prepare for baby.

I’ve said it time and time again: If I could look as good in a pregnant state as Denise Richards or Brooke Shields, I’d continue reproducing possibly until the end of time. There are many women who love being pregnant. And for each woman who glows with splendor while carrying a baby inside her, there are probably two (at least) who, for various reasons, count the minutes between getting a positive pregnancy test and looking into their newborn’s eyes.

Since having my first daughter five years ago, the consumer industry’s approach toward these precious nine months has undeniably changed. Some Labor and Delivery units rival the Ritz Carlton, and with the myriad of new merchandise on the market aimed at expectant women, one could almost consider getting pregnant simply for the sheer enjoyment of experimenting with them all. Whether it involves a change in perspective or products, there are many approaches pregnant women can take to ensure that they feel great about themselves—inside and out—while expecting.

The Truth

What many women forget—as they stare in disbelief at the cover of a magazine portraying an expectant celebrity eight months along and counting but looking no more than four—is that celebrities have access to dietitians, personal trainers, and personal shoppers whose job it is to keep them trim, toned, and magazine-cover ready. Note: As you work to put your eyes back in their sockets and close your mouth while balancing the aforementioned magazine on the newly grown shelf just below your chest, please don’t forget about airbrushing. Add to that the likely possibility that four minutes or so after that celebrity walks in the front door with her new baby, her trainer pops up in front of her with cartoon-like enthusiasm, a protein shake, and a reminder that he’ll meet her in six weeks (or less) for a two-hour run, 1,000 crunches, and some Pilates.

Rest assured, there are a few pregnancy pitfalls that even celebrities can’t avoid. Stretch marks, excessive weight gain, and swelling can all be part of the process depending on the way in which one’s body responds. As fabulous as Demi Moore looked on the cover of Vanity Fair in 1991, it was rumored in many a magazine that even she lives with stretch marks. The gossip magazines had a field day when Kate Hudson gained a rumored 75 pounds during her pregnancy. However, she appeared quite happy in nearly every picture taken of her during this time, lending more than an ounce of credibility to the idea that how you feel about yourself while pregnant is what it’s all about.”

thus everything went good. and was just excited to have the baby and so wanted her to be with us now.

This week was great. Everything was well. NOW I was in third trimester.I had been feeling the LO’s kicks a lot lately and it was just amazing. Also, I was waiting for the next week when as I had ultra-sound as well as my GCT and HB tests. Just couldn’t wait any longer.

These days I searched a lot regarding my pregnancy over internet. I have been so concerned to stop my vomits that I had to search. Here is interesting article.

“How Big is the Baby at 28 Weeks Pregnant?”

By 28 weeks pregnant your baby is 14.8 inches or more! She weighs in at about 2.2 pounds during pregnancy at 28 weeks!
Your Baby’s Growth and Development

Up until now if you were to look at your baby’s brain during your pregnancy week by week it would appear smooth. By about 28 weeks pregnant however this changes, as the brain starts to mature and form grooves that we commonly associate with a human brain. Your baby may also be growing longer hair on her head by pregnancy at 28 weeks, though many babies will come out bald at birth. Others will be born with lovely locks of hair that will fall out and even change color some time after delivery.
Your baby should also be sprouting eyelashes by pregnancy 28 weeks, which will blink repeatedly if you were to shine a bright light on your belly.

Your Growth and Development
By pregnancy 28 weeks your uterus measures at least 3 inches above your bellybutton, or is approximately 28 cm tall. You should be steadily gaining weight from pregnancy week 28 and beyond.

Changes in You
After tracking your pregnancy week by week for so long, you are probably anxious to begin the third trimester, which is just a week away. Women who have tested Rh-negative will receive an injection of a substance called RhoGAM during week 28 of their pregnancy. This substance will protect you from becoming sensitized should your baby’s blood mix with yours during pregnancy. This one injection will actually provide protection through the end of your pregnancy up until delivery.

Though your baby only has 2 to 3 percent body fat by twenty eight weeks pregnant and weighs only slightly more than 2 pounds, by now you may have gained as much as 24 pounds. Remember that all this weight helps cushion and nourish your newborn baby until the time of delivery.

It might help to massage your legs often from 28 pregnancy weeks on out during your pregnancy. Many women experience leg cramps, itching and swelling at this point in their pregnancy. After this week your health care provider will likely change your appointment schedule from once per month to once every two weeks. This will typically continue through week 36, when you will start having weekly appointments until the time of delivery.

If no one has suggested a baby shower yet, someone likely will in the next few weeks. A baby shower is a wonderful way to welcome your pending arrival and spoil yourself a little bit in the last few weeks of your pregnancy. Some women find themselves with not one but several offers for a baby shower. If that is the case suggest several of your girlfriends or family members work together to throw you a one of a kind baby shower. There is nothing wrong with having co-hosts or several helpers involved in a shower.
You might also think about stocking up for some supplies for the nursery at this point in time. You never know when your little one might decide to make their appearance into the world, and should they come early you don’t want to find yourself completely empty handed. This is a great time to set up the nursery because you are still small enough to get around relatively easily (but remember no heavy lifting!). Some women prefer not to have a shower or set up the nursery until the baby actually arrives. This works very well too, particularly if you invite some people over to help set up the nursery for you while you are recuperating from delivery.

Many women decide to set up a nursery with a specific theme or color scheme. One of the best parts of having a baby in fact is deciding just how to decorate the nursery. There are literally dozens of colors and ideas to choose from.”

Now days I have become really restless and I get out of breath also. But good thing about this week was that I had control over my vomits. I now take 2 meals a day and fruits are maximum. I would suggest all mothers who are facing this problem to carry on with this routine.

I read something good over baby centre.

“How your life’s changing:”

You’re in the home stretch! The third and final trimester starts this week. If you’re like most women, you’ll gain about 11 pounds this trimester.

At this point, you’ll likely visit your doctor or midwife every two weeks. Then, at 36 weeks, you’ll switch to weekly visits. Depending on your risk factors, your practitioner may recommend repeating blood tests for HIV and syphilis now, as well as doing cultures for chlamydia and gonorrhea, to be certain of your status before delivery. Also, if your glucose screening test result was high and you haven’t yet had follow-up testing, you’ll soon be given the 3-hour glucose tolerance test. And if the blood work done at your first prenatal visit showed that you’re Rh negative, you’ll get an injection of Rh immunoglobulin to prevent your body from developing antibodies that could attack your baby’s blood. (If your baby is Rh positive, you’ll receive another shot of Rh immunoglobulin after you give birth.)

Around this time, some women feel an unpleasant “creepy-crawly” sensation in their lower legs and an irresistible urge to move them while trying to relax or sleep. If this sensation is at least temporarily relieved when you move, you may have what’s known as restless legs syndrome (RLS). No one knows for sure what causes RLS, but it’s relatively common among expectant mothers. Try stretching or massaging your legs, and cut down on caffeine, which can make the symptoms worse. Ask your caregiver if you should try iron supplements, which can sometimes relieve RLS.”

Thus, this week had same routine and nothing new. It ended off very well By Grace of God.