Little Mama 19 Weeks

At 19 weeks, you’re probably getting psyched for your mid-pregnancy ultrasound. Most parents-to-be think of this test as the chance they get to find out baby’s sex. But you actually will see a lot more than baby’s boy or girl parts. The ultrasound technician will scan pretty much scan all of baby’s body to make sure everything’s developing properly. Don’t leave the place without getting some printouts from the scan to take home with you and show off. Of course, going in for your test isn’t the only thing you should be planning ahead for around week 19, you should also probably start the search for a pediatrician. Start by asking some family and friends for recommendations and then make a few appointments to meet with the docs. So what do you think it is -- a boy or a girl?

Baby Ashley is about 6.0 inches long and weighing in at about 8.5 ounces, he/she's getting there!

• Developing a protective coating over her skin, called vernix caseosa. It's greasy and white and you may see some of it at her birth.Working on her five senses. Nerve cells for his/her sense of taste, hearing, sight and smell are developing in her brain.

• Working on her five senses. Nerve cells for her sense of taste, hearing, sight and smell are developing in her brain.

Little Mama 18 Weeks

I believe 18 weeks came and my stomach decided it was time to come out of hiding! Wow!!!
We had our gender ultrasound and we do know the gender, but we are keeping it off the Internet for now. Just to make sure there are no mistakes!
I have finally got my eating habit down and I don't stay hungry like I did. I wasn't starving but I was constantly hungry. I have gained 4 pounds in the last month. So overall I have gained 11 pounds. Doctor didn't say anything about it, so I guess it is all good. She talked with us about certain test that they can do, if we wanted them, but we decided not to have the test. We will love Baby Ashley either way. I have kinda gotten over my sad moods. I can still cry at anything....Chris is used to it.

What the heck is baby doing in there at 18 weeks? A lot! He’s working his muscles and practicing all kinds of moves. (Can you feel them yet?) Over the next few weeks, you should make sure to start sleeping on your side. That’s because baby (and your uterus) are getting big enough to press against large veins in the back of your abdomen, which can reduce the amount of blood going to your heart, making you feel lightheaded, or worse, lowering your blood pressure. Of course, your veins aren’t the only things that are prone to pressure -- you might be too! Not only are you super busy, but you might be having some not-so-fun symptoms, like swollen feet or hands, backaches, leg cramps and nosebleeds. And the stress and discomfort might be keeping you up at night around week 18. Be sure, in your hectic schedule, that you plan some time to unwind. (Great excuse for some pregnancy pampering! Can you say prenatal massage?!) It’s important to give your body and your mind a break for a little while. That just might help you get the sleep you need, too.
Baby Ashley is about 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now and he/she keeps on growing rapidly. (That's why you're probably feeling so hungry.) Can you believe he/she's yawning, hiccuping, sucking and swallowing? And he/she's twisting, rolling, punching and kicking, too -- and he/she's big enough that you might be able to feel him/her doing it!

Little Mama Week #17

I know I am behind with post #16, so I made up for it today. It may be a overload, but I wanted to get them posted before I was behind too much.

I still can't believe it has been 17 weeks!

This weekend Chris and I did a few gender test. Mostly they are old myths, but they were fun to do and think about anyway. So where did I fall...is Baby Ashley a boy or girl? I was on the border of both! Just my luck. Nothing could be determined. Guess we will have to wait until next Monday and pray Baby Ashley opens his/her legs for us.

I so believe I have been feeling Baby Ashley move.

Baby Ashley has got some new clothes. They are mostly little boy clothes. So if we have a boy he will have some clothes already, but if Baby Ashley is a girl we will figure out something to do with the boy clothes.

My hands and feet somethings feel tight sometimes. Not sure if it is associated with Baby Ashley or what.

I get cold then hot, cold, hot.

My nose has been stuffy and my hair is really getting longer.

I am so glad Mountain Dew makes caffeine free drinks. I am looking forward to drinking a little regular Mountain Dew next Monday when we go to the doctor.

I think I have finally got my eating normal. I eat at these times during the day: 7:20am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Sometimes I have a little snack in between those times, just depends on how much I eat for breakfast or lunch. I know one thing is that I can't eat a big lunch or I am miserable all day.

So lets see what www.thebump.com says this week.

Try not to get freaked out by the numbers on your scale. At 17 weeks, baby’s working on getting stronger, and your body’s working on getting bigger. That means putting on some pounds and -- we hate to break it to you -- getting some stretch marks. Make sure you document your growing bump by taking lots of photos. Sure, you might not always feel so pretty, but one day you’re going to look back at pregnancy and reminisce (really -- we promise). You’ll also want to start figuring out some plans, like whether or not you’re going to find out baby’s gender (you should be able to soon!), and what kind of childbirth class you’d like to take. As you start making these decisions, the pregnancy will feel even more real, which is probably super exciting, but part of you is probably feeling a little nervous. After all, you’re at week 17; that’s almost halfway there and there’s still a lot left to do. Chill! You’ll get it done. Just remember not to try to do it all yourself -- ask for help!

your baby's the size of an onion!

Baby Ashley continues to beef up. Now he/she's about 5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces. He/she is growing a stronger, thicker umbilical cord, and growing some meat on those bones...putting on some fat. His/her rubbery cartilage is now turning to bone. 

Little Mama Week #16

Stay on the lookout for some fluttering sensations in your abdomen. It might not be right at 16 weeks, but pretty soon you’ll start feeling baby moving around in there. At first those moves might feel like gas or a muscle twitch, but over time, as baby gets bigger and stronger, they’ll be unmistakable. Of course, feeling those movements comes with other issues, like having your lungs crowded by your growing babe. That could make it seem tough to catch your breath from time to time. Don’t worry: There are some positive symptoms you might be having at week 16. For example, some moms-to-be find their hair and nails grow faster. (Your hair might actually look thicker and more lustrous and your skin might look radiant, too. Woo hoo!) Another cool fact? Baby’s starting to be able to hear your voice -- and she’ll recognize it at birth -- so feel free to chat her up.

your baby's the size of an avocado

Now, Baby Ashley is about 4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces, and he/she's big enough that your doctor may be able to hear his/her heartbeat. Baby Ashley is listening to our voices, thanks to tiny bones forming in his/her ears. Growing hair, lashes and eyebrows, and forming taste buds.

I have bought some maternity clothes so far. One pair of pants, one pair of capris and two maternity tops.....all for less than $20! Yes I am cheap!

I believe I have been feeling Baby Ashley move, just not sure of it.

Acne is still present and gets worse then clears up, gets worse, clears up....but it is all worth it!

No stretch marks yet.

Not sure about weight. Will find out when we go the 29th.

I can't wait to see the gender. Shopping will soon start!

I have been wanting seafood especially from Captain D's.