Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.) You might actually get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.
How far along? 19 weeks.
Due Date: August 13, 2010
Total weight gain/loss: -2... I read in a book that average weight gain is 10-13 lbs at this stage... That means my overweight-to-begin-with self has 'lost' about 13 lbs... That's pretty cool... but now I'm hungry ALL the time b/c my body is feeding this baby! ... I don't like being hungry every hour!
Maternity clothes? Yes. I have just a couple other things that fit now.
Sleep: Getting better for now, my hip was really hurting the other night... but I'm getting used to sleeping on my side so it is getting better.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I have just a couple other things that fit now.
Sleep: Getting better for now, my hip was really hurting the other night... but I'm getting used to sleeping on my side so it is getting better.
Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat again - healthy 155bpm and easy to find!
Movement: Not very recently... but I'm sure I will soon!
Food cravings: My Grandma's Macaroni Salad... but I keep forgetting to ask for it.
Food aversions: Things that are creamy and warm or smell gross (to me)
Gender: Unknown. - We will find out April 7th!
Labor Signs: None and thank goodness.
Belly Button in or out? In... no change.
What I miss: Subway!!!
What I am looking forward to: Registering some more @ Target after work Friday for essentials.
Milestones: My tummy is growing... I have a feeling my weight is going to start changing drastically... I think the baby is supposed to double in weight in the next few weeks.
Movement: Not very recently... but I'm sure I will soon!
Food cravings: My Grandma's Macaroni Salad... but I keep forgetting to ask for it.
Food aversions: Things that are creamy and warm or smell gross (to me)
Gender: Unknown. - We will find out April 7th!
Labor Signs: None and thank goodness.
Belly Button in or out? In... no change.
What I miss: Subway!!!
What I am looking forward to: Registering some more @ Target after work Friday for essentials.
Milestones: My tummy is growing... I have a feeling my weight is going to start changing drastically... I think the baby is supposed to double in weight in the next few weeks.
Other: I'm seriously considering being a Pampered Chef Consultant... that way I can be at home more with my baby and husband :) Party anyone? I need to get 4 lined up in April! :)
April 7th is very soon!
ReplyDeleteI think you'd have fun selling Pampered Chef.
My very first pregnancy symptom (probably like the moment after implantation!) was being hungry ALL THE TIME! It's crazy. It's really awesome how you're doing with your weight though! Way to go Amy!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy happy :) Can't wait til April 7!