03-7-2009 - 23 Weeks Pregnant

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

By 23 weeks pregnant stage, you have nearly reached the later part of your second trimester. Now you are in a comfortable stage of pregnancy having overcome the initial signs of pregnancy and symptoms of morning sickness, vomiting and nausea. You are steadily gaining weight during this period and the stomach has started showing expansion. The baby is also gaining weight during the 23rd week. The expectant mother must go for regular ante natal check ups to the clinic or the midwife or the general practitioner. This helps to keep a track of the baby’s development and mother’s general health and well being. Many further complications can be avoided by timely treatments and medications. Ante natal classes also help greatly. The expectant mother gets a chance to meet other expectant mothers and share experiences. She also gets tips on child birth and baby care and so on.

The expectant mother must take a nutritious and well balanced diet for ensuring good development of the baby. A regular exercise regimen with daily walks and light workouts also helps a lot. The mother must also take supplements for iron and calcium so that baby has good teeth and bones. The mother might experience cramps in the legs during this stage. Some women might also experience bloating. The expectant mother must try and remain cheerful as this will help in having an enjoyable and safe pregnancy along with a healthy baby. The woman must talk to family and friends for gaining knowledge and experience on handling of babies and child care. She must plan out the forthcoming events of child birth and baby care with her partner. Observe the babies around you and try to pick them up so that it helps you to gain experience of handling babies. Try and visit the hospital along with your partner, so that he is also in the picture regarding baby’s health and development.

This is one of the best holiday weekends for American's. On July 4th, our country became an independat country and most Americans love to celebrate this fact. During this week end you might just find that all the celebrations that are taking place such as fire works are quite fun and interesting. Fireworks ar a beautiful display of lights and big sounds. There are significant reasons for the items that take place during this holiday. Our city has sponsered figter jets called the "Thuder Birds," Snow Birds and the great Italian flying teamm. Also they have about 250-300 hot air ballons. One day maybe you will be able to take a ride. Your mom loves to watch the displays made this weekend. Also, we have local children that perform on stage to earn money for college. Still working on more items that I am making for you. Thought maybe sometime this week I would begin to embrodery your name on differnt items that I've bought for you. I have different ideas going on in my head of what I will be trying. Some of these ideas I have never tried before but that doesn't stop me at all. Work, work and more work. Love to help mommy and daddy provide for their precious little girl and my very first grand baby. We all love and adore you Lilly.