My boy is getting bigger with each day he remains inside my belly. My love for him is unimaginable, I am in love with my son. I want to hold him kiss him smell him, love him and watch him grow. The days spent in this hospital will not go in vain. I promise to take advantage of all them time spend outside these walls. His Dad is so anxious to finally get to the delivery day as we all are.
I have gestational diabetes and it is no fun. My diet is so out of whack and I feel like I am totally starving. I have been told that baby isnt affected greatly by this change. I eat less carbs more protein and I take vitamins and supplements to make up for what is missing. I cant wait to leave this place so I can eat a fat steak and some cake! For Lucas I will make the sacrifice.
James has decided if I am gonna cheat then its limited to once a week, he is in control of this because I cant leave my room therefore if I want a cookie he has to bring it for me. I think pregant women with gestational diabetes suffer alot because at the time in our lives when we dont care about weight gain we are constantly reminded of our diets and what we are eating. It is so frustrating but it's not forever. Que sera - sera...
At 30 weeks pregnant stage, you are in the middle of your third trimester or in the 8th month of your pregnancy. So you
have only 9 or 10 more weeks to go before the delivery or child birth. As you are in the final stages of pregnancy, you will become very restless and start feeling that the wait seems endless. This is the time when you must relax and rest. Find some time with your partner or spouse and plan and discuss the forthcoming events of delivery, childbirth and baby care. Try finishing projects which you’ve been planning since long. After the baby comes, you will be very busy with the baby, feeding the baby, changing diapers and nappies and so on. You have gained lot of weight and are gaining much more at the rate of about 1 pound per week. You may start feeling that you are becoming slow and clumsy. At 30 weeks pregnant stage you might be feeling quite tired and exhausted, so rest and relaxation are of great importance now.
You can increase your body stamina and energy levels by indulging in light exercises. The exercises should be done gradually, it is advisable that one does not overdo anything. Daily walks, breathing exercises, light workouts, stretching and swimming for short distances will make you feel better and help in coping with pregnancy related issues and problems. This is the best time to prepare your body for the upcoming event of labor, you can use the Braxton Hicks contractions for getting used to labor pains. The baby is putting on weight at this stage and growing quite steadily.
Baby’s Development
At 30 weeks pregnant stage, the baby’s approximate weight is about 1.5 kg or 3 pounds and approximate length from head to toe is about 14 to 17 inches or 36 to 38 cms. The baby becomes quite sensitive to the surroundings and is aware of the happenings around. The baby starts having definite sleep and waking patterns and the expectant mother is able to identify these. The baby’s and mothers sleep cycles need not necessarily match. The baby has become so big by now, that it is occupying nearly the entire uterine cavity. The baby moves and plays quite vigorously now. When the baby is not moving, it will generally be in a sitting position with the head in upward direction. Now is the time, when the baby starts positioning itself for exit by easing and resting the head on mother’s pelvic bones.
The baby’s brain is developing very fast during this period. The brain trains the eyes for opening and lungs for breathing. The baby is able to see the happenings in the uterus and can differentiate light and darkness and is capable of tracking a light source. The baby reacts to outer lights. The baby has fully grown eyelashes and eyebrows at this stage. The baby is adding on fat and gaining weight. The baby’s lengthwise growth may slow down now. Baby has fully developed and functional digestive tract and lungs during the 30 weeks pregnant stage.
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