This week's update:
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath her gums. Her eyes have formed, but her irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her body and the deep wrinkles on her skin, which she'll sport until she adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside her belly, her pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
21wks- The Carrot
This week's update:
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Anatomy Sono
We had our big anatomy sono on Monday. Everything looked great. Baby was measuring perfectly. No problems what so ever.
I promised I would tell if I saw the sex, so... it's a girl!
At first she was butt down and the sonographer said we probably wouldn't be able to tell even if we wanted to. But she flipped toward the end, around the time she was looking at the legs and cord. It became quite obvious, to me anyway. Carrie and Jeff still hadn't seen anything. Right as she was finishing up, she said, "Ok, last call!" I told her to show Jeff and Carrie and see if they could tell. I covered my eyes. Carrie could tell right away, Jeff couldn't so Carrie told him.
She's been very active the last week. Or, well, she's probably just as active as always, but I'm feeling it a lot more. It's every day now and some days I feel her moving more often than I don't. So reassuring and such an awesome feeling! I know she needs to sleep some time, but I wouldn't mind if she was always moving.
I promised I would tell if I saw the sex, so... it's a girl!
At first she was butt down and the sonographer said we probably wouldn't be able to tell even if we wanted to. But she flipped toward the end, around the time she was looking at the legs and cord. It became quite obvious, to me anyway. Carrie and Jeff still hadn't seen anything. Right as she was finishing up, she said, "Ok, last call!" I told her to show Jeff and Carrie and see if they could tell. I covered my eyes. Carrie could tell right away, Jeff couldn't so Carrie told him.
She's been very active the last week. Or, well, she's probably just as active as always, but I'm feeling it a lot more. It's every day now and some days I feel her moving more often than I don't. So reassuring and such an awesome feeling! I know she needs to sleep some time, but I wouldn't mind if she was always moving.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
20wks- The Banana
Half way, woo hoo!
We were supposed to have our big anatomy sono today, but it got rescheduled to next week. Not sure exactly what day yet. We will post an update and the sono pics as soon as we get them.
This week's update:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
We were supposed to have our big anatomy sono today, but it got rescheduled to next week. Not sure exactly what day yet. We will post an update and the sono pics as soon as we get them.
This week's update:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Unemployed...
So, I got laid off yesterday. My company is in financial trouble and being the low-man on the provider totem pole, I was first to go. Other people were laid off too, no one else from my office thank goodness. I'm bummed to say the least. The timing stinks. But I'm trying to stay positive. We will be ok no matter what, and really, the situation could be so much worse.
In other, better news, I've been feeling the baby move quite a bit. Last night I had my hand resting on my abdomen and I felt three or four distinct kicks- I actually felt them inside and on my hand as well. It was awesome. Definitely the strongest movements so far. The timing couldn't be better considering I've been cut off cold turkey from my doppler. Very cooperative child!
In other, better news, I've been feeling the baby move quite a bit. Last night I had my hand resting on my abdomen and I felt three or four distinct kicks- I actually felt them inside and on my hand as well. It was awesome. Definitely the strongest movements so far. The timing couldn't be better considering I've been cut off cold turkey from my doppler. Very cooperative child!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
19wks- Big Tomato
This week's update:
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
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