IT'S A BOY!

The ultrasound was awesome! Our little boy was awake and wiggling around the whole time. Everything looked good, we saw the four chamber heart, the leg bones, his face, the umbilical cord, etc....

Pic 1: kinda a top view of his face
Pic 2: Profile of face and belly
Pic 3: profile with mouth open
Pic 4: his boy parts


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18 week belly

18 Weeks and Hungry.

Well I have been extra hungry and tired these past few days. I got about 10 hours of sleep last night and had to get up in the middle of the night to eat! Then I got my weekly email from babycenter.com (below) and it says "Hungry?", wow they really got me pegged!!! I will post a belly pic tonight...

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 he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he'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 life's changing:

Hungry? An increase in appetite is pretty common about now. Make it count by choosing meals and snacks that are rich in nutrients instead of empty calories (chips, French fries, candy, and other sweets). Bigger, more comfortable clothes are a must now as your appetite and waistline grow.Your cardiovascular system is undergoing dramatic changes, and during this trimester your blood pressure will probably be lower than usual. Don't spring up too fast from a lying or sitting position or you might feel a little dizzy.From now on, when you do lie down, it's best to lie on your side — or at least partly tilted to one side. (When you lie flat on your back, your uterus can compress a major vein, leading to decreased blood return to your heart.) Try placing a pillow behind you or under your hip or upper leg for comfort.If you haven't already had a second-trimester ultrasound, you'll probably have one soon. This painless procedure helps your practitioner check how your baby's growing, screen for certain birth defects, check the placenta and umbilical cord, determine whether the due date you're working with is accurate, and see how many babies you're carrying. During the exam, you might see your baby moving around or sucking his thumb. Bring your partner along, and be sure to ask for a printout for your baby's first photo album!

Kicks!!!

Today at work I felt the little one kicking and bouncing around! I have thought before I might have felt a kick or movement but this was the first time I was sure.

It felt a little like popcorn popping about 10 or 15 times in the same area! Wow, so cool...

Now Bill cant wait till he can feel the baby too!!

17 Weeks

Here is the lowdown on the 17th week...........

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

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16 week belly

Well it is getting bigger but you really cant tell I am pregnant yet, unless you know.

My waist is getting too big for most of my regular pants now and I wore maternity pants for the first time this week!

Yesterday, I went for a road bike ride around the neighborhood and it felt great. I just have to lower my seat a little so I don't 'squish' my belly.

40% through the pregnancy (16 weeks)

Well I am still feeling very good. I have energy and pretty happy stomach. Last night Bill indulged one of my cravings and we stopped for pizza on the way home from work. Yummy!

How your baby's growing:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.