Only 3 hours and I will be sitting in the doctor's office waiting to be called - it's ultrasound time! As far away as the appointment seemed 5 weeks ago, it came SO fast! I'm trying not to be overly excited, just in case the baby's legs are crossed or something silly like that. I can't imagine having to call everyone and tell them they have to wait even longer!
Stay tuned for the big news!
Week #20
Mother:
You are half way through your pregnancy! Congratulations!Your belly button may pop out and stay that way as your uterus presses upwards. Some people will have trouble breathing as their lungs become cramped. This will usually continue until the baby "drops." In a first pregnancy this will generally occur 4-6 weeks before your birth and with subsequent pregnancies not until you are in labor. Once the baby "drops." You will have to urinate more frequently, hard to believe, eh? Remembering to do your pelvic tilts prior to laying down will hopefully allow you a few more minutes before the next bathroom break.
Baby:
Lanugo forms from sebum and skin cells to create vernix. This creamy white substance is believed to help protect the baby inutero. It will cling to the lanugo and in the creases. This is also something that can be seen sometimes after the birth. Rumor has it that nursery nurses use it for hand lotion, because of its smooth, protect quality.
You may be aware of sleep wake cycles in your little one. The weight is now up to 10 ounces (283 grams) and the baby measures about 25 cms total length, about 9.8 inches.
You are half way through your pregnancy! Congratulations!Your belly button may pop out and stay that way as your uterus presses upwards. Some people will have trouble breathing as their lungs become cramped. This will usually continue until the baby "drops." In a first pregnancy this will generally occur 4-6 weeks before your birth and with subsequent pregnancies not until you are in labor. Once the baby "drops." You will have to urinate more frequently, hard to believe, eh? Remembering to do your pelvic tilts prior to laying down will hopefully allow you a few more minutes before the next bathroom break.
Baby:
Lanugo forms from sebum and skin cells to create vernix. This creamy white substance is believed to help protect the baby inutero. It will cling to the lanugo and in the creases. This is also something that can be seen sometimes after the birth. Rumor has it that nursery nurses use it for hand lotion, because of its smooth, protect quality.
You may be aware of sleep wake cycles in your little one. The weight is now up to 10 ounces (283 grams) and the baby measures about 25 cms total length, about 9.8 inches.
2 comments:
Sounds a little sad.....better you than me! :) I can't wait, I think I'll carry my cell phone w/ me waiting for the message! I asked mom if you could jump around or something if the babys legs are crossed, she just sort of laughted at me! Shopping tomorrow! Yeah!
I'm so excited for you Trishie!! That must have been so nerve-racking, just sitting there waiting. I'm glad his legs weren't crossed. :)
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