Thursday, February 4, 2010

Week 19

*How far along?: 19 weeks

*Total weight gain: 4 kilos - which is about 9 pounds

*How big is baby?: Sparky is now the size of a Mango


Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil, and dead skin cells now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.

*Maternity clothes?: Yup - rocking the stretch waist clothing now -nothing else fits!

*Sleep?: Still having weird dreams, but otherwise sleep is still going well.

*Best moment this week?: The positive ultrasound we had this week telling us Sparky is growing well!! Also Murray actually felt a kick this week - very exciting:) (and No we didn't find out the sex!)

*Movement?: Yup - every day now - so nice & reassuring!

*Food cravings?: Nothing new

*Labor signs?: too soon for that!

*Belly button in or out?: Innie

*What I miss: Nothing really

*What I'm looking forward to: Officially getting to the half way point next week!

*Milestone: A positive 19 week Structural Scan, I was so so happy about that.

Why I'm feeling kicks so much - this is the first view we had during the scan! (feet!)


Kind of freaky looking - but this is Sparky's mouth & nose (that's baby's nose on the right side). Sparky was drinking amniotic fluid - we could see him opening & closing his mouth to drink!

Waving Hello!

7 comments:

  1. Aw, so exciting! And great u/s pictures!

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  2. Great pics and fantastic results! Congrats! Sparky is sure lively!! And look at that cute profile!! And what cute little feet! So fun! Thanks for sharing! Love ya, Joni

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  3. OMG, that is so amazing!! Sparky looks very smiley - he/she must know who they have for a mummy & daddy :)

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  4. Sparky must already know about the love for photography that is in the family- very good at posing for photos :)
    How exciting Monique! It is so good to know everyone is healthy and you look so happy!

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  5. Anna Said.....

    Wow the photos are amazing, so clear and you can see so much detail, so exciting.... :)

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  6. Thanks for the photographs and the updates. You look darling pregnant. Stay healthy.
    Love you, Mom

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  7. OhMyGoodness!! Little bitty feet and hands! How wonderful!! It makes me cry!
    For joy, of course!
    Love you....all 3 of you!
    Jani

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