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Dear Baby B...

Can you believe it?!?! We are at the half-way point! Since my last post we have made it through Week 19:

 

You reached the size of a mango! Your big development last week was that the cartilage  in your body started to form into bone and, therefore, you are gaining more control over your movements. Last week was also our big ultrasound day, so we got to see some of those movements in person! 

Ultrasound - week 19

Although the temptation was definitely there to find out your sex, we stuff with our promise that we are going to be surprised on the day you arrive! Although I think this was a little harder for daddy to accept than me, but he's a trooper! They examined all your different body systems and everything appeared normal! Good news!

This week we are at the half way point of our pregnancy! We have entered week 20 and you are now the size of a cantaloupe:

This week your digestive system is working hard. It is making meconium, which will eventually make up your first poop once you're born! This week I have also started to feel you move a little more. I had felt you here and there up to this point, but now it seems to be a little more often; although still not as frequent as it will be I'm sure. Daddy is so excited to feel you moving too, although I know there's still a little time before we'll feel you on the outside.

Even though you are still as tiny as a cantaloupe, Mommy feels you are much bigger! My appetite has WAY increased and we are steadily putting on the pounds. Here's our most recent picture:

Baby bump - 19 weeks

Well time is flying by Baby B! Mommy's next big project is to work on picking out the bedding for your room so we can get things rolling in there. It is proving to be much more difficult than I thought it would be, but I am so excited to start decorating and preparing for you!

Until our next update....

Mommy loves you! :o)