19 WEEKS!

Well, as time goes on - I'm starting to understand how this week counting works.  So basically on Wednesday we were 19 weeks, which means we have completed 19 weeks and are actually starting our 20th weeks!  Very exciting!  It's crazy to think that we are in week 20 out of 40 - that's halfway there!  Things are starting to pick up at home when Trevor is here as we try to rearrange and organize our thoughts and tackle our to-do lists!  Although overwhelming at times, it is all so much fun!  We have our ultrasound a week from tomorrow!  I am very much looking forward to the appointment and am hoping we have the same guy as last time as he was very thorough and fun!  Fingers crossed!...

Here is what 19 weeks brings us!...

Look at those cramped little legs!

We are the size of a mango this week!  Much more pleasant looking than a sweet potato!

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom  Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.