2nd trimester quiz

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!!