Welcome to week 16... instead of comparing my baby to a fruit this week, I decided to show a picture of what the baby looks like at 16 weeks, seems big, but really it isnt. :) Mommy's tummy hasnt changed much- except its harder and not fluff. Which is weird, because when you poke yourself in the tummy it usually feels squishy- not when there is a baby in there! What the website says about this week:
At 4 1/2 inches long (head to bottom) and 3 1/2 ounces, your baby is about the size of an avocado. In the next three weeks, she'll go through a tremendous growth spurt, though, doubling her weight and adding inches to her length. Her lower limbs are much more developed now. Her head is more erect than it has been, and her eyes have moved toward the front of her head. Your baby's ears are close to their final position, too. Some of her more advanced body systems are working, including her circulatory system and urinary tract. Her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, circulating her total blood volume through her body many times. (By the end of your pregnancy, this will increase to about 190 quarts.) The patterning of her scalp has begun, though her hair isn't recognizable yet. Although closed, her eyes are moving (slowly), and she's even started growing toenails.
I had my 2nd doctors appointment today- no- no ultrasound, sorry family :) I had to pee in a cup, get my thyroid tested and we heard baby Gill's heartbeat. I think I actually almost started crying. Nothing beats that- well Im sure seeing your baby for the first time is great- but this was amazing. I could tell it was MUCH louder and closer than it was last time, although little Gill kept swimming away and we couldnt find it right away- but she found it. :) I also found out that Bridget (Lawler) Belter works on 6th floor- so if baby decides to come on a day/shift she is working, I can request her to be my Labor nurse! Next appointment is in four weeks, where we will get to FINALLY see the little one. Until next week...
Love- Mike, Mandy and Baby Gill
At 4 1/2 inches long (head to bottom) and 3 1/2 ounces, your baby is about the size of an avocado. In the next three weeks, she'll go through a tremendous growth spurt, though, doubling her weight and adding inches to her length. Her lower limbs are much more developed now. Her head is more erect than it has been, and her eyes have moved toward the front of her head. Your baby's ears are close to their final position, too. Some of her more advanced body systems are working, including her circulatory system and urinary tract. Her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, circulating her total blood volume through her body many times. (By the end of your pregnancy, this will increase to about 190 quarts.) The patterning of her scalp has begun, though her hair isn't recognizable yet. Although closed, her eyes are moving (slowly), and she's even started growing toenails.
I had my 2nd doctors appointment today- no- no ultrasound, sorry family :) I had to pee in a cup, get my thyroid tested and we heard baby Gill's heartbeat. I think I actually almost started crying. Nothing beats that- well Im sure seeing your baby for the first time is great- but this was amazing. I could tell it was MUCH louder and closer than it was last time, although little Gill kept swimming away and we couldnt find it right away- but she found it. :) I also found out that Bridget (Lawler) Belter works on 6th floor- so if baby decides to come on a day/shift she is working, I can request her to be my Labor nurse! Next appointment is in four weeks, where we will get to FINALLY see the little one. Until next week...
Love- Mike, Mandy and Baby Gill
1 comment:
:) hurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry babymandy!
but stay safe and warm until then -- it's COLD in the tundra ;)!love,
auntsarah
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