Sunday, January 08, 2006

20 weeks = Halfway there!!


So I've hit the halfway point now! It seems like I've been pregnant FOREVER!! But now the countdown begins, yea! Let's see what's going on with me this week? The baby is really starting to become active, especially at night. It is a wonderful yet completely weird feeling. And sometimes I end up jumping because the kick is so hard that it actually scares me! Also, we get to find out the sex of the baby on Wednesday, so less than three days left to go. I've been looking forward to this for awhile. Keep your fingers crossed that the baby cooperates and doesn't cross its legs or anything!

The gender poll, as of now, looks like this:
Boy: 19 people think this.
Girl: 14 people think this.
We'll see in a few days who was right!

Your baby's development this week:
You and the baby have really been growing! By now, you have probably put on 12 pounds, plus or minus a few. While much development remains, the rapid growth rate of the baby is going to slow down just a little near this time. To aid in muscle development, the amniotic fluid is supporting the baby's movements. Your baby is quite the little gymnast and is getting busy with twists, turns, and forward somersaults!

Other changes that are happening:
~The baby's eyebrows are now forming.
~Your baby is sleeping and waking much like a newborn at this time.
~Permanent hair is now growing on the scalp, but even this hair will fall out the second week after birth, and will be replaced by thicker hair.

Baby's size this week: About 5.3 to 6.5 inches (head to rump).

Baby's Weight: Approximately 9 ounces.

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