September 2016

Week 22, Baby #2

This week, the baby's senses are really developing. Taste buds are forming and nerve endings are developed enough for the baby to experience the sensation of touch.  She's roughly the size of an 11in spaghetti squash and weighs around 1lb.  I feel a ton of movement, but Justin hasn't been able to feel anything yet.  I feel like it is right around the corner though!  Addison says she can feel movement (even though I know she isn't), but if it makes her happy I'm not going to tell her differently.  She will feel big kicks soon enough!  Right now everything seems to be going well.  I have no real food aversions (eating chicken again!), but am super tired.  I fall asleep earlier than Addison on some nights!  Addy's birthday is coming up quickly and I hope to start putting some things in place once we have gotten over that hill.  We are thinking about moving Addy to the 2nd bedroom and putting the baby in her smaller bedroom.  Right now Addy wants a princess room, but I don't know if I can handle a princess room!  I'm sure we will compromise and find something we can both agree on.

Week 21, Baby #2

As the baby's digestive system develops, she will begin to swallow amniotic fluid and absorb small amounts of sugar. However, most of her nutrients are still delivered from the placenta.

Inside my uterus, while there's still room, the baby is actively moving around, kicking and flipping positions. 

I have been feeling lots of movement through out the day and at night.  I am very excited for the day when both Justin & Addy will also be able to feel the movement!  I have had a pain under my right ribs and in the right part of my back.  I remember having the same pains with Addison and they just aren't fun!  Amanda, Emy & the pups got into town today so the next few days should be fun!  Here is my weekly picture, taken by Addison!

Week 20, Baby #2

This week the baby's skin will become covered with a waxy-like substance called vernix which will protect her skin from becoming scratched or chapped.
The baby is also starting to produce meconium, the result of digestion, which will accumulate in his bowels and eventually pass during delivery or in his first diaper.

This week I was a little late on posting because Addison was sick.  She started not feeling well Tuesday, but developed spots on her throat on Wednesday.  She couldn't go back to school until Friday once she had 24 hours worth of meds in her system.  She was so pathetic, spending so much time lying on the couch and needing extra snuggles.  It really took it's toll on her!  She usually can't sit still for 10 minutes on the couch and she literally wouldn't move for hours.  

After Strep Test

20 weeks, 2 days

Week 19, Baby #2

Many of the baby's senses are developing as specialized areas in the brain are being designated for smell, taste, hearing, vision and touch.
Millions of motor neurons are continuing to develop in the baby's brain allowing more controlled and conscious movement.
I'm starting to feel more movement, but nothing consistent yet.  I have started to have a pain under my ribs on the right side which I remember having with Addison.  My nausea has pretty much gone away which is nice!  Addison is still thrilled with the idea of having a baby sister.  She continues to kiss my stomach and say how much of a good helper she'll be.