19 Weeks

This week has brought an exciting milestone to Baby V's development...mama bear can officially feel him move! I "thought" I felt something for the first time last Tuesday but being that this is the first time I have had something growing inside of me, I couldn't quite be sure. That first day I only felt it a few times within a few minutes and the best way I can describe it it was like a little hummingbird inside. I am now positive what I am feeling is our little bean kicking, punching and stretching. I have never felt anything like it and the last few days the movements have been much more pronounced and frequent. I have heard people describe the feeling like a 'flutter' and in all honesty that is exactly what it feels like. I can't help but stop everything when I feel him and hope that he kicks again! Truly an incredible sensation.

Next Tuesday we have our 20 week appointment with the midwives and ultrasound afterward. I CAN'T WAIT!!! 20 weeks marks half way, we get to see Baby V and we will finally get the final word on gender (fingers crossed, he cooperates).

At 19 weeks....Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.



Lindsey