Lovebug's Stats:
Your baby is about 12cm long from crown to rump and she weighs about 190g. Her chest moves up and down to mimic breathing. Her blood vessels are visible through her thin skin, and her ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from her head a bit. Soon you may get glimpse of all the things your baby is getting up in your uterus (womb). A mid-pregnancy ultrasound scan, called an anomaly scan, is usually done between 18 and 22 weeks. This assesses your baby's growth and development and checks whether the gestational age is accurate. During this scan, you might see your baby kick, flex, reach, roll, or even suck her thumb. See if your partner can come along to share the thrilling sight of your baby, and ask if you can have images from the scan.
If you're having a girl, the vagina, uterus (womb), and fallopian tubes are in place. If it's a boy, his genitals will be distinct and recognisable. From now on, when you lie down, it's best to lie on your side, or at least partly tilted to one side. When you lie flat on your back, your uterus can compress a major vein. This may make you feel dizzy, because less blood can return to your heart. Try placing a pillow behind you or under your hip or upper leg for comfort.
Mommy's Stats:
How far along?: 18 weeks
Weight gain/loss: don't know...but it feels like a million! I'm definitely bigger earlier with the second LO
Symptoms: I can't tell what's my sinus infection...and what's pregnancy. I have horrible headaches (have one right now actually!).
Maternity clothes?: all pants...I've given up on regular pants since I carry so low. Some shirts.
Stretch marks?: no
Sleep: the same. Waking to pee 1 time, and frequent headaches and weird dreams keep me restless.
Best moment this week: scheduling my big u/s...less than a week away!
Food cravings: nothing specific this week. I do have aversions though...hate chicken.
Gender: still boy. I'm so convinced.
Belly button in or out?: in
Movement?: lots. Even sometimes during the day now when I'm working. Hubby also felt it from the outside this week, and I do all the time.
Signs of Labor: nope
What I miss?: knowing what it feels like to feel "good". If it's not pregnancy...it's a cold. ugh!
What I'm looking forward to: my u/s of course...and going home for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday ever...it's all about family and food and I love it!
Weekly Wisdom: give it up girl...you're pregnant...embrace the belly. You can't hide it anymore. Be proud. This is easier said than done (although see picture to the right of me at 18 weeks...I'm embracing it today!)
Weekly WTF: please cold...release me!!!! 2 weeks of torture are enough thank you.
Milestones: randoms saying congrats and u/s approaching!
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