Saturday, July 11, 2009

How big is baby?

How far along? 20 weeks, Half way there!
Waist measurement: 43 inches
Total weight gain/loss: down 4.8lbs. 190.6lbs.
How much does Baby weigh?: about 10.6 oz (how accurate is TheBump?)
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? same ones. possibly some new ones on my sides
Sleep: still napping, sleep is kinda hard with all the stupidly odd dreams...
Best moment this week: Being told I look even more pregnant. I was also asked "how is it all going" and I couldn't think of a bad thing to say. I'm loving it!
Movement: Fairly active. He likes to kick during work a lot.
Food cravings: milk, orange soda, and lots of fresh fruit (chocolate too now)
Gender: I was right! Its a BOY!
Labor Signs: No, just cramps
Belly Button in or out? in, but getting shallower!
What I miss: Shaving my legs in one quick movement rather than having to stop to catch my breath. Plus I miss the occasional drink.
What I am looking forward to: the u/s next time to confirm gender and to make sure he's growing like he should. The 27th can't come quick enough!
Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, speaking of the diaper situation... baby's genitals are now fully formed!
This week marks the halfway point in your baby's development. And right around now, nature gives her a spa treatment--a white, cream-cheesy moisturizer called vernix coats every inch of her skin, keeping it smooth and wrinkle-free for the next 20 weeks as she floats in a warm bath of amniotic fluid. She'll still be covered in vernix when she's born; your doctor or midwife will wipe it off a few moments after birth, revealing skin that's (you guessed it) baby soft.
And as an extra special bonus, here's the belly photo from last week. Sorry its late, but better late than never!

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