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!

How big is baby?

How far along? 19 weeks
Waist measurement: 43 inches Starting to grow!
Total weight gain/loss: down 5.2. 190.2lbs.
How much does Baby weigh?: about8.5 oz (how accurate is TheBump?)
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? same ones. possibly some new ones on my sides
Sleep: still napping when possible. Get tired easy but don't seem to sleep well.
Best moment this week: feeling our little one move and kick. He likes his chocolate but hates zesty Italian!
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
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. I'm not gaining weight like the dr wants me to. I'm trying though! I gained about 5 lbs from last week!
Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
Chances are you'll have a mid-pregnancy ultrasound (also called a sonogram) between weeks 18 and 22 to monitor fetal development. Be sure to bring your partner along--you'll both be amazed as your little one kicks, boxes, and even somersaults for the camera. Based on the baby's size, your doctor or midwife will be able to confirm or adjust your due date. Plus, you'll get photographic printouts to take home for friends and family. Save a couple for the baby book--these fuzzy, black-and-white snapshots are your child's very first baby pictures!

How big is baby?

How far along? 18 weeks
Waist measurement: 40.5 inches so just about the same?(Starting to think that 42 was the end of the bloating?
Total weight gain/loss: down 10. 185.0lbs.
How much does Baby weigh?: about 7 oz
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? same ones. possibly some new ones on my sides
Sleep: still napping when possible. Get tired easy but don't seem to sleep well.
Best moment this week: Finding out we are having a BOY! BEYOND exciting! The Goose name will live another generation!
Movement: He was VERY active today. He likes Dove chocolate just like his Daddy and Grandma Tammie. He almost seemed to have been playing just under my belly button
Food cravings: milk, orange soda, and lots of fresh fruit
Gender: I was right! Its a BOY!
Labor Signs: No, just cramps
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: Can't bend over all too well without getting short on breath. That and this feeling of a balloon being blown up in my belly isn't too fun.
What I am looking forward to: the u/s next time to confirm gender and to make sure he's growing like he should. I'm not gaining weight like the dr wants me to. I'm trying though!

Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.
Your baby's brain is growing rapidly. By this stage, all of the major areas have been differentiated. The cortical layers, which govern specific brain functions, are beginning to form. The fetus may exhibit signs of a primitive body language in utero, such as recoiling when the needle for the amniocentesis comes too close for comfort. Within the next few weeks, he'll be able to hear voices outside the womb and respond positively to music or loving words. It's time to fine-tune your singing and storytelling skills!

We Have A Winner

Or should I say Wiener? That's right! Its a BOY!!! Let me back up a smidge.
We went in today hoping for, but not expecting an u/s and were more than shocked when baby kept wiggling away from the dr's doppler. She could hear the baby moving around, but couldn't get a solid heartbeat. So she gave up after a few minutes and reassured us baby is fine, but she can't get a good h/b to record. She asked if we would mind going to u/s. WELL HELL NO we don't mind! We had to wait about 15-20 mins for the room to free up across the hall (all the while I have to pee like my life depends on it) and we finally get in and the dr looks at us and says, "You guys want to find out what it is?" We both answer "If we can, of course!" So she fires it up and goops on the gel. In almost no time she finds the baby and gets a good h/b to record. Then she starts looking around to see if she can figure out what this little balled up bundle of joy is. She kept seeing the umbilical cord, but couldn't get a clear money shot. Finally she says, "Yup, 90% sure its a wiener. There's the cord and everything." She will do another u/s next time to be sure and check for measurements and the likes, but today we got to see the little worm! It even had a cute little spasm and then curled back into his ball. TOO CUTE!
And what kind of mother would I be if I didn't show off the big photo?


Not the best or most clear, but its the best I have. Basically you can see legs on either side and the umbilical cord is that brighter white thing above the top leg. In between, well, you get the picture.
Needless to say we are EXCITED beyond belief and Adam is so proud. He's so excited to be able to carry on the family name. Not to mention this is the first Great Grandson on 3 out of 4 sides of the family!
Can't wait to meet you, my little boy. Now please, be a dear and don't bounce on Mommy's bladder anymore. Its getting hard to sleep and function.

How big is baby?

How far along? 17 weeks
Waist measurement: 40.5 inches so just about the same?(Starting to think that 42 was the end of the bloating?
Total weight gain/loss: down 9.2. 185.8lbs.
How much does Baby weigh?: about 6 oz
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? same ones. possibly some new ones on my sides
Sleep: still napping when possible. Get tired easy but don't seem to sleep well.
Best moment this week: Making our next appointment. Hoping the dr will just do an u/s to find out what we are having.
Movement: very little, haven't had time to sit back and really think about it.
Food cravings: milk, orange soda, and lots of fresh fruit
Gender: been thinking boy all along. Everyone else says girl.
Labor Signs: No, just cramps
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: Can't bend over all too well without getting short on breath. That and this feeling of a balloon being blown up in my belly isn't too fun.
What I am looking forward to: the big u/s!
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
At 4 to 5 inches long and about 7 ounces, your baby is roughly the size of a large pear. And she's ripening--the brain, muscles, nervous and circulatory systems, and urinary tract are all functioning. Amniotic fluid is pumping through her lungs. Her skeleton, composed of rubbery cartilage, will harden later.

How big is baby?

How far along? 16 weeks
Waist measurement: 40.5 inches so about an 1.5 inches smaller
Total weight gain/loss: down 12.0. 183.0lbs.
How much does Baby weigh?: 3.5 oz
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? same ones.
Sleep: Adam snores a lot and that is hard to deal with, but I'm trying. Some new mommy worries too, but that's normal, right?
Best moment this week: feeling a small flutter on my left side (about 2 inches from my belly button) and I've noticed I've started to leak...bring on the nursing pads!
Movement: very little. about 2 inches to the left of my belly button very sporatic.
Food cravings: PB&J, meat sandwiches, milk, and orange soda
Gender: been thinking boy all along. Everyone else says girl.
Labor Signs: No, just cramps
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: being able to shave without getting winded. I guess I'll have to stop when it starts getting too hard. Then Adam gets to veet or nair me!
What I am looking forward to: the next appointment and then the big u/s!
Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.
Your little one has hiccups! An involuntary movement of the diaphragm causes these painless contractions. In adults, this movement is followed by closure of the vocal cords (making the familiar "hic" noise); because the baby's trachea is filled with fluid rather than air, fetal hiccups don't generate sound. The frequency of hiccups varies widely, with some babies experiencing several bouts a day and others never seeming to get them at all. By the sixth month, you'll be able to "see" fetal hiccups as they occur--they'll make your belly jump.

And now...what you all have been begging for...a belly photo!

How big is baby?

How far along? 15 weeks
Waist measurement: 42 inches (hey, I didn't start out as a bean pole!)
Total weight gain/loss: down 11.4. 183.6lbs.
How much does Baby weigh?: 2.5 oz
Maternity clothes? but of course!
Stretch marks? same ones. Some are fading though.
Sleep: Adam snores a lot and that is hard to deal with, but I'm trying. Some new mommy worries too, but that's normal, right?
Best moment this week: finding the perfect bump showing shirt. its all scrunched on the sides. SO cute and it was cheap too!
Movement: I try to feel for it, but I'm afraid I might be thinking about it too much.
Food cravings: dill pickles, oj (mostly sunny d), and milk
Gender: been thinking boy all along. Everyone else says girl.
Labor Signs: No, just cramps
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: my old pants from before I got pg. still haven't packed them away yet.
What I am looking forward to: the next appointment in about a month and then the big u/s!

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.
The body is now growing faster than the head, balancing out that brain-heavy look and making the fetus appear more baby-like. The skin is covered with lanugo, an ultrafine hair that protects it until birth. There's also hair on the baby's head, and the beginnings of tiny eyebrows. Your little one is now about 4 inches long and weighs just under 2 ounces.