20 weeks, ultrasounds and other updates :)

We had our anatomy scan last week and it was so much fun. We got to see little feet, and arms and legs and even a little bum.

Of course the muffin was playing coy and had their legs crossed the whole time :) Tech said she was leaning towards a girl but couldn't guarantee nothing was tucked up in there. Most of us have been leaning towards a girl since the beginning of this pregnancy, whereas last time I was strongly getting boy vibes. Of course, "vibes" aren't a good enough reason to go out and start buying either pink or blue, lol, so for now we continue to wait! We were thrilled to see all the limbs and heart and other important things in there though, knowing the sex would have just been a bonus.

My next OB appointment is on Thursday, and we should be discussing the results of the scan at that time. I'm looking forward to knowing whether or not my placenta has moved up at all, though I'm not really stressed either way.

Baby has been moving TONS this week, and I feel like I'm getting bigger by the day.

So here are the pictures of our adorable little monkey :)









































And from www.thebump.com:

Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe!
Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.

19 Weeks!

So the countdown to the anatomy scan is officially on :) 4 more days!

Until then, here is what baby's up to this week :)


Baby's now the size of a mango!
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 get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.

Belly tracking! 18w 4d

I was shocked at how much bigger it got compared to the last one!

Still feeling kicks throughout the day, but the activity has shifted more to the morning :)

18 weeks and some changes!

One of the most exiting things about pregnancy, is feeling your little baby moving around. For the past 4 days or so, I have been feeling him/her more and more regularly. At first it was only in the evenings, when I was laying down and concentrating, but now it's several times throughout the day. It is really exciting, and I get a little bit giddy every time!

Unfortunately, it's not strong enough for Todd to feel just yet... I know he can't wait!

So Saturday put us at 18 weeks. We have our anatomy ultrasound in just over a week, and our next OB appointment in just over two weeks. Spring is in the air and I'm feeling good!

According to www.thebump.com:


Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements.

17 weeks

This will be a quick-to-the-point post :)

Still waiting for a call for the anatomy scan... and trying to be patient!

Saturday we hit 17 weeks. So here's your update from www.thebump.com:



Baby's now the size of an onion!
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.