35th Week: Second Transabdominal Ultrasound, Colostrum and What to Packfor the Hospital

Increased in body weight and size is significantly evident towards a good pregnancy.  Its an indication that you're baby's growing with you.  The hormones released in our body trigger that changes including changes in our breasts.  There are significant changes in the nipple, and as early as 7 months, colostrum may begin oozing from nipples.  It looks weird but its one way to prepare our body for breastfeeding. 

I had the privileged to see my baby once again on my second abdominal ultrasound today.  This time to check if its size is perfect for its age and of course, to check again the gender.  At last, I found out which color to pick when shopping for baby's needs.  Its a girl!  Its probably official and no doubts that I saw a line in between her legs with nothing sticking out.  Im relieved and still are excited to see her face.  There's nothing much to buy on clothes coz Ive kept old baby clothes of my eldest.  I'll just  buy few new clothes that she could wear outside when we start strolling.  I can't wait to hug and kiss her.  I told the good news to my closest friends and my hubs which of course couldn't help but accept what is given to us and to my daughter who never runs out of excitement when it deals with the baby.  According to the sonographer, my baby weighs approximately 6 lbs and 12 oz... she's big and looking great!  Im quite scared that she'll grow bigger like half pound each week until I deliver so I gotta be careful with what Im eating and drinking.  I haven't changed a lot except for big tummy so it looks like everythings doing well, only the baby keeps on growing.

Im getting very close to delivering and  I havent packed my bag yet.  Here are the few things that I should start packing this week:

For Meeh:

• Robe or Bed Jacket


• Socks


• Slippers


• Nightgown


• 2 to 4 Nursing Bras


• 3 to 6 Underpants


• Toiletries:  Toothbrush/toothpaste, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, brush, lip balm


• Hair clip for pulling hair back during labor


• Prayer and Inspirational Books


• Going home outfit


• Lollipops or hard candies to keep my mouth  moist during labor


• Laptop


• Baby book recording every details and first moments with my baby, baby's hand and foot prints on the appropriate page while they are inked for the hospital records


• Makeup, lipstick, perfumes


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  Address book

For Hubs:

• Insurance information


• Hospital preregistration information


• Change of clothes and toiletries


• List of people and phone numbers to call


• Camera and compact flash cards


• Camcorder and its tapes

For the big sister:

• Change of clothes and toiletries


• Toys

For baby:

• T-shirt, socks and hat


• Going home outfit


• Receiving blanket


• Car seat