33 Weeks

33 Weeks Pregnant

6 more to go!

I've had goals throughout this pregnancy, besides the "not gaining too much weight" goal I've had milestones that I've wanted to reach because they meant I was closer to having a baby and the closer I got to them, the better off my baby would be or basically he had a chance to live if I reached these certain weeks. Here's a rundown of my goals and why.

Pregnancy Goals:
To reach 14 weeks (2nd trimester): to reach this point is a big thing because you know that you're less likely to miscarry and this is usually when the fatigue and nausea subside.

To reach 20 Weeks: knowing you're halfway there.

To reach 24 Weeks: Knowing your baby has a good chance of survival (50%) if born at this age, not a good thing but a baby can survive.

To reach 28 Weeks (3rd trimester): Besides your baby having a greater chance of survival, you're in the last trimester!

To reach 32 Weeks: 8 months! Baby surviving with little time in the NICU.

To reach 34 Weeks: Lungs are almost completely developed and many babies born at this stage spend a couple of weeks in the hospital but for the most part do great.

To reach 37 Weeks: Not considered a preterm baby and labor will not be stopped if it were to start.

I was just now realizing that I only have 2 more goals to reach before my lil boy is here. Next week I'll reach my 2nd to last goal, WOW!

I've been very blessed to be able to have kids and blessed to have such healthy ones, this pregnancy has been great with some complaints here and there but for the most part I should NOT complain. It's crazy how I can sleep at night still and I read about other people's stories and how they can't sleep for the life of them and I can sleep at ANY time. I know I have 6 more weeks but if I can't sleep for these next 6 weeks I have this to read and remember how easy I had it!

The baby is still very active and still a night owl, he's up all night and sometimes I wake up to turn my big body over and he's still kicking away. Actually last night Naty was hugging me around 3am (I know cause I had came back in bed after going to the bathroom) and the baby kicked him right when he put his hand on me and yelled, "did the baby just kick you!??" and I said, "UUHH YEAH" and he just laughed and went back to bed. Little Nate has a mind of his own and is up late at night so I hope he doesn't think thats ok when he's here.

Also, I've had some swelling in my feet today, nothing major but I just came and sat on my bed and it went away. I've gotta keep up with my water and watch my salt intake to keep it under control cause my feet got really bad with Bubbs but that was because I didn't take care of myself and didn't know what to do.

Overall, had a good week and hoping this week goes smoothly too. I'm going to make sure to walk this week and keep my eating under control. See ya.