Baby's Growth

Your pregnancy: 15 weeks
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

P.S. As of this time no final decision has been made about whether of not we will find out the baby's gender at our ultrasound in April.

What's up

I haven't really posted in a while, but that's because there hasn't been much to post. Mj and I have taken turns being sick, which pretty much describes the past three weeks for us. This Sunday was the first time that we've both felt pretty decent at the same time, so that's been a nice change of pace.

Babywise, not much is happening right now. I'm not sick anymore, and am starting to get my energy back. So, pretty much I feel normal. Most times I don't even "feel" pregnant because all of the symptoms have gone away. My body is still pretty much the same. If you looked closely, you might think that I've gained some weight, but really I've only gained one pound. Some of my pants still fit, but anything that was somewhat tight before doesn't fit anymore. But, really, I don't look pregnant. I'm sure I could find some shirts that would make me look pregnant, but it's not like I had a flat belly to begin with! We're watching closely, and I'll be sure to post when I start rounding out.

The next doctor's appointment is on March 18th.

Crazy

Saw this on the internet, it's so crazy and funny I just had to share it. I sure hope I'll get one of these as a gift!!

This is the BABY MOP.

Yes, that's right. If your child is going to be crawling around on the floor anway, they might as

well get some housework done!

There is also a video of the baby mop in action at http://vimeo.com/3263721.

People are so cruel.

Second Trimester

Well, I am officially in the 2nd trimester, so things should be picking up. The past week has been pretty uneventful, but I'm looking forward to having my belly pop out soon.

Baby's Growth

Your pregnancy: 14 weeks
Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.

Appointment

Well, due to Saturday's "episode" the doctor wanted to see me this week. It was pretty pointless and uneventful. I waiting in the room for 45 minutes reading "Highlights" magazine. The doctor came in, and he's how it went:
"How are you feeling?"
"Fine, just the cold"
"Your urine specimen doesn't show that you're dehydrated right now, so that's good"
"I know, I didn't think I was dehydrated on Saturday, I drink more water than a fish"
"Oh, that's good then, glad you're feeling better. Let's try to find the heartbeat....can't hear anything, it must be turned around. Well, keep drinking lots of water, see you in 4 weeks"

Well, that accomplished nothing. So, my next appointment is on March 18th. Hopefully it will be more eventful.

Baby's Growth

Your pregnancy: 13 weeks
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.

This is the last week of the 1st Trimester!!