Mark your calenders next Thursday at 4:45p we'll be finding out what the baby is!
I think I felt the baby punch or kick me one day this week. It was a lot stronger than the other possible movements have been. Hopefully every one else will get to feel the baby soon too.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Week 19 Developments
How your baby's growing:
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! its brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that it may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to it, 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. its arms and legs are in the right proportions to each otits and the rest of its body now. Its kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on its scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on its skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! its brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that it may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to it, 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. its arms and legs are in the right proportions to each otits and the rest of its body now. Its kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on its scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on its skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Week 18 Developments
See the big picture
How your baby's growing:
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and it weighs almost 7 ounces. It's busy flexing its arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. Its blood vessels are visible through its thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from its head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around its nerves, a process that will continue for a year after it's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
How your baby's growing:
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and it weighs almost 7 ounces. It's busy flexing its arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. Its blood vessels are visible through its thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from its head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around its nerves, a process that will continue for a year after it's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Keep the internet close!
Okay so we officially have an ultrasound appointment on November 6th at 4:45p. So we'll be able to see the baby for the first time and find out if it's a boy or a girl! I can't wait! I'm starting to get excited. I know it's a little early since the baby won't be here for five more months. But my mom bought some clothes for the baby and there's one outfit that has a zebra on it and little zebra heads for the feet and it's so adorable. I can't wait till we have a little baby to put in it.
So I guess in a few weeks we'll have to get serious about names. All suggestions are welcome, but might not make the list.
We had a doctors appointment this past Thursday. She let us hear the baby's heartbeat again and said it still sounded strong and that everything was where it should be. So everything's great.
So I guess in a few weeks we'll have to get serious about names. All suggestions are welcome, but might not make the list.
We had a doctors appointment this past Thursday. She let us hear the baby's heartbeat again and said it still sounded strong and that everything was where it should be. So everything's great.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Week 17 Developments
How your baby's growing:
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — its lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and it's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. It can move its joints, and its sweat glands are starting to develop.
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — its lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and it's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. It can move its joints, and its sweat glands are starting to develop.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Week 16 Developments
How your baby's growing:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double it's weight and add inches to its length. Right now, it's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. Its legs are much more developed, its head is more erect than it has been, and its eyes have moved closer to the front of its head. Its ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of its scalp has begun, though its locks aren't recognizable yet. It's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, its heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double it's weight and add inches to its length. Right now, it's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. Its legs are much more developed, its head is more erect than it has been, and its eyes have moved closer to the front of its head. Its ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of its scalp has begun, though its locks aren't recognizable yet. It's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, its heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Movers and shakers
I think I felt the baby move this weekend. If it was then it was moving a lot. But I don't know for sure if it was the baby or not. My 'what to expect' book said you can start to feel it around 16-20wks. So I'd be a little ahead of the norm. But we already know our baby is exceptional.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Week 15 Developments
How your baby's growing:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). It's busy moving amniotic fluid through it's nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in it's lungs begin to develop. It's legs are growing longer than it's arms now, and it can move all of it's joints and limbs. Although it's eyelids are still fused shut, it can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, it's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but it is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or She may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). It's busy moving amniotic fluid through it's nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in it's lungs begin to develop. It's legs are growing longer than it's arms now, and it can move all of it's joints and limbs. Although it's eyelids are still fused shut, it can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, it's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but it is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or She may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
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