How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain? 7
pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes I still have one pair of regular jeans that is
a size to big that work
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Still sleeping
well
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Sushi
Cravings? This week
anything salty
Aversions? Feta cheese and
eggs just the smell though
How big is baby? Baby F is the
size of a lemon. He or she is 3.4 inches long and weighs about 1.5 ounces.
Milestones for baby Baby is probably sucking their thumb and wiggling their
toes in there! Kidneys are making urine,
and his liver and spleen are doing their jobs, too.
It is also growing lanugo,
a thin, peach-fuzz-like hair, all over his body -- it will help it keep warm!
Best moment this
week? Finding some new
maternity clothes and ordering a beautiful dress for a wedding in October.
Gender? This week boys I have really dry hands
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? Telling my siblings I am
pregnant!
How far along? 15 weeks
Total weight gain? 7
pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes sweater dresses, leggings, and jeans.
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? As long as I
go to sleep at a normal hour I am fine if I am up to late its harder to go to
sleep
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Red Red
Wine!
Cravings? Chinese food and
french toast. I have been starving this week you must be growing a lot!
Aversions? Still eggs
How big is baby? Baby F is the
size of a orange. He or she is 4inches long and weighs about 2.5 ounces.
Milestones for baby She's making lots of progress: her joints and
limbs can all move now.
Best moment this
week? Listening to Liam talk
to you and give you kisses. He is going to be an awesome big brother!
Gender? This week I think boy due to my saltier cravings.
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? Enjoying Fall.
How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain? 9
pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes but I need more
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? As long as I
go to sleep at a normal hour I am fine if I am up to late its harder to go to
sleep
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Sweets Chocolate
Chess Pie and Pumpkin
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of an avocado he/she is about
4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces.
Milestones for baby
He/She is listening to your voice, thanks
to tiny bones forming in her ears.
He/She is growing hair, lashes and eyebrows. And she's forming taste
buds.
Best moment this
week? Telling my brothers at
Liam's 2nd birthday party!
Gender? Girl
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? It was awesome telling my
siblings they are so excited.
How far along? 17 weeks
Total weight gain? 10 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes I bought some cute tights at gap this week!
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? It's hit of
miss now that I can feel you sometimes when you are in my ribs its hard to get
comfortable.
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Anything sweet!
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of an onion! Baby continues to beef up. Now she's about
5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces.
Milestones for baby Her rubbery
cartilage is now turning to bone.
And she's growing some
meat on those bones -- putting on some fat.
She's growing a stronger,
thicker umbilical cord, too.
Best moment this
week?
Feeling you move and now that
I can feel you I have noticed you are always in my rib cage.
Gender? Girl
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? Our 18 week ulrasound.
How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain? 11
pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes getting more and more.
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not a lot, but
I dont seem to need it as much as I did with your brother.
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? This week
nothing really.
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of sweet potato! 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now
and she keeps on growing rapidly. (That's why you're probably feeling so
hungry.)
Milestones for baby Can you
believe she's yawning, hiccuping, sucking and swallowing?
And she's twisting,
rolling, punching and kicking, too -- and she's big enough that you might be
able to feel her doing it!
Best moment this
week? Getting to see your
sweet face!! You look a lot like your brother!
Gender? Maybe boy since it looked like Liam heartbeat was higher than his though.
Movement? None yet
Looking forward to? This nice cool weather and
telling Jason's parents we are pregnant!
How far along? 19 weeks
Total weight gain? 1o
pounds (don't know why I lost a pound, but I am sure my vacation will pack some
pounds on!)
Maternity clothes? Yes I got the best Michael Kors shaw that is so
warm and comfy. It was great wearing it in NH but since its 80 in NC right now
I wont be wearing it for awhile.
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Very good
sleep this week mainly because I went to bed every night at 10pm.
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Red wine,
so I like smelling Jason's its really close to tasting because your sense of
smell is so heightened. : )
Cravings? Still veggies
and sweets.
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of mango! Baby is 6
.0 inches long and weighing in at about 8.5 ounces baby is getting
there!
Milestones for baby
Developing a protective coating over her
skin, called vernix caseosa. It's greasy and white and you may see some of it
at
birth.
· Working on five senses. Nerve cells for her
sense of taste, hearing, sight and smell are developing in her brain.
Best moment this
week? Telling your Dad's
family we are expecting and feeling you move. I
Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? Yes you
kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? This week we got to tell your
grandparents (your Dad's parents) that we are expecting. It was very fun telling his whole family in
person with Liam's big brother t shirt.
How far along? 20 weeks
Total weight gain? 12
pounds
Maternity clothes? No new ones
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? One day I am
very tired the next super energized
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Still veggies
and sweets.
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of banana! Baby weighs about about 10.2 ounces
and measures about 6.5 inches
Milestones for baby
Baby has got working taste buds.
Now, baby is gulping
down several ounces of amniotic fluid each day -- that's significantly more
than before. And she's twisting, rolling, punching and kicking, too -- and it's
big enough that you might be able to feel it it!
Best moment this
week? Your Daddy feeling you
kick!
Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you
kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Getting some rest traveling is
hard on a pregnant person!
How far along? 21 weeks
Total weight gain? 13
pounds
Maternity clothes? No new ones
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Sleep has been
great this week, mainly because Jason now goes to sleep the same time I do. He
has a 8-5 schedule yayyy!
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Sushi
Cravings? Still veggies and
sweets.
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of pomegranate! Baby weighs about 12.7 ounces and
measures about 10.5 inches
Milestones for baby
As babies digestive system preps for the
outside world, it's manufacturing meconium -- the tarry black substance you'll
find in the first dirty diaper!
If it's a girl, she's already got a lifetime's supply of
eggs in her womb -- about six million of them!
Best moment this
week? Finding a new house for
you to live in we definitely need the extra room
Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you
kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Moving in 2 weeks!!
How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain? 15
pounds
Maternity clothes? No new ones
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Sleep in
awesome I have been going to bed extra early though around 8!!
Morning sickness? Still none
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Lots of sweets.
I try to be healthy and make smoothies but I give in to chocolate cake once a
week!
Aversions? None right now
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of papya! Baby weighs about 12.7 to 20.8
ounces and measures about 10.5 to 11.8 inches.
Milestones for baby
Now that baby's got more developed eyes
and lips, it's looking even more like a newborn.
· Baby is sleeping in cycles -- about 12 to 14
hours per day (hint: they're probably those times you're not feeling any kicks!
Best moment this
week? Asking your brother if
he wants a brother or sister. His answer sister! haha I am sure he will be like
us and be happy either way!
Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you
kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Moving next week!
How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain? 16
pounds
Maternity clothes? Leggings and lots of sweaters now that it is
getting cold!
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? I had
some braxton hicks after the move and was in a lot of pain. I had to lay down
and sleep for a whole day on my left side and since then no more contractions. The doctor said it was from doing to much
with the move
Sleep? Sleep has been
ok I am starting to get more but have had a bad cold that was preventing me
getting a goodnights rest.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? This week I
havent been able to taste much, so nothing in particular.
Aversions? Hamburger meat
I can not digest read meat anymore. I ate a half of a cheese burger and it made
me feel so awful!
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of grapefruit! Baby weighs about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and
about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces
Milestones for baby Baby's face
is fully formed now baby just needs a little extra fat to fill it out.
Baby is listening to your voice and your
heartbeat -- and even to loud sounds like cars honking and dogs barking.
Best moment this
week? Finally being in our
new house even though we still have lots of unpacking to do.
Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes you
kick mainly at night.
Looking forward to? Getting settled into our new
house.
How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain? 17
pounds
Maternity clothes? Only maternity
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not so good.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Veggies, Rasin
Bran, Chocolate
Aversions? Still hate red
meat
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of cantaloupe! Baby
weighs about 10.5-to-11.8-inch fetus weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces
Milestones for baby
Baby's see-through skin is gradually
becoming more opaque.
And it's got a new
pink glow, thanks to the small capillaries that have recently formed.
Best moment this
week? Finally being in our
new house even though we still have lots of unpacking to do.
Gender? This week I am guessing girl.
Movement? Yes more
during the day now and some at night.
Looking forward to? The Christmas season
How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain? 18
pounds
Maternity clothes? Only maternity
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not that well this week.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Veggies, Fresh
Salad
Aversions? Still hate red
meat
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of cauliflower! During month six, the average fetus
measures about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5
pounds
Milestones for baby Enjoying it's
new sense of equilibrium -- it now knows which way is up and which is down. Baby
is growing more fat and more hair too!
Best moment this
week? Getting to enjoy some
time with family
Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? Yes more
during the day now and some at night
Looking forward to? Visiting NH for the holidays and
hopefully seeing snow.
How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain? 19
pounds
Maternity clothes? Only maternity
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not that well this week.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Lots of sweets!
Aversions? Still hate red
meat
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a head of lettuce! It's growing
in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range
Milestones for baby Eyes are
forming, and his eyes will soon start to open, eyelashes are now grown, too.
Best moment this
week? Getting some time with
Liam to enjoy the holidays.
Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? You kick
all the time now
Looking forward to? Being with family.
How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain? 21
pounds
Maternity clothes? Only maternity
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not that well this week.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Not much
Cravings? Anything bad for
me this week since we were in NH I ate lots of cheese and sweets!
Aversions? Still hate red
meat
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a head of an eggplant! It's growing
in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range
Milestones for baby Baby's
lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined
with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means he's now able to
practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath"
is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.
Best moment this
week? Eat, Drink and be Merry
in NH it also snowed!!
Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? You kick
all the time now
Looking forward to? Going home to NC!
How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain? 21
pounds
Maternity clothes? Only maternity
Stretch marks? No new
ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not that well this week.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Sleep
Cravings? Rasin Bran
Aversions? Still hate red
meat
How big is baby? Baby F is the size of a head of an eggplant! It's growing
in the 13.6- to 14.8-inch and 1.5- to 2.5-pound range
Milestones for baby Baby's
lungs are mature enough that, if born right now, she has a pretty good chance
of surviving (with help from medical technology). Her skin is still pretty
wrinkly (one byproduct of living in amniotic fluid) but will smoothen as fat
continues to deposit.
Best moment this
week? Going to celebrate with
Liam at his school Christmas party.
Gender? This week I am guessing boy.
Movement? You kick
all the time now
Looking forward to? Christmas!!
