WEEK 38!!!

New News!

The last bits of vernix caseosa (the white goo keeping baby's skin moist) and lanugo (downy hair) are slowly shedding into your amniotic fluid. Baby's head is about the same circumference as his abdomen, and his head could be covered in an inch or so of hair.

Your baby has really plumped up. He weighs about 6.8 pounds and he's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). He has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold his hand for the first time! His organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb. Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? If he's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If he's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time he's 9 months old.

The average newborn has a length of 21 1/2 inches and weighs 7 1/2 pounds. He is fully developed, though still adding connections between neurons in the brain (this continues well after birth). His nails have been growing and now reach to the ends of his fingers and toes. His movements are quite restricted by his close quarters.

Sorry it has taken me so long to update my blog this week. I will post the picture tonight as well. I had an amazing, but crazy and tiring weekend! My mom and grandma were in town this weekend and they threw me a Family baby shower-with a lot of help from my sister as well! It was amazing and we had a wonderful time!! Thanks to everyone who came!

Also, on Monday I had a Dr. Appt. and nothing had changed at that point. He hadn't dropped, no dialation and no effacement! However, I think he's coming soon! I also think he may have dropped since then as well. I'm really getting excited for him to be here now! I would like it if he could stay in tehre until at least the 18th, but any day now will be fine :) Monday I also met with the Pediatrician, who was really awesome as well. I really liked her and we clicked! Her name is Beata Samuel and she is right above my OB/GYN at the Fishers location.

Well, I don't have much to report this week. Today is my last day of work, becauase I'm definitely feeling the affects of pregnancy now! They have been wonderful and I will miss them all greatly, but I will be by to see them-specially with the little man! Right now I'm just going to focus on getting ready for him to be here and getting some rest-since I won't be getting much of that once he comes! Well, thanks again for reading- on Saturday I'm 39 weeks= One week left until his Due date!!! I can't wait to see what his bday will be and what he looks and acts like!! YAY!! Can't wait to hold him either!


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WEEK 37!!!

So, I officaially look giant in this picture...27 lbs gained.

New News!

Baby's now the size of a watermelon!Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. He's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).

Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. (Some babies need a bit more time, though. So if you're planning to have a repeat c-section, for example, your practitioner will schedule it for no earlier than 39 weeks unless there's a medical reason to intervene earlier.)

Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.



Measuring up. "Gaining a little weight every day helps me get ready for the big day." It's likely that your baby is more than 19 inches long and weighs between 6 and 6.5 pounds, nearing his final birth weight. These last few weeks are important, though; he's still gaining half an ounce of fat per day. This fat helps his body regulate his temperature and keep an even blood-sugar level. The brain, and the skull that houses it, continue to grow. Ease on down. Is your baby sitting lower these days? You may feel as if he's dropped down into your pelvis—and perhaps he has. This dropping, called lightening or engagement, can occur a few weeks before your baby is born. The new, lower position may take some pressure off your squished lungs and diaphragm, making breathing easier for you.



Your baby has likely hit the six-pound mark by now, and her length is approximately twenty-one inches. The weight on your abdomen probably feels like twice that. Your baby is practicing his breathing, but he has increasingly less space to practice stretching and kicking. Your baby' intestines are also building up meconium, a greenish-black substance made of baby by-products such as dead cells, shed lanugo, and amniotic fluid. It'll become your little darling's first bowel movement, hopefully after he is out of the womb. His body fat has increased to about eight percent. By birth, it'll be about fifteen percent. If your baby is a boy, his testes will have descended into his scrotum. While your baby could be born at any time, the longer he stays in, the more time he has to develop the connections in his brain in the pleasant peace and quiet of your womb. At this point, he can do all the things a newborn can, with the exception of breathing air and pooping in a diaper. Just as you're feeling stretched, your baby is being squeezed on all sides. Some of your antibodies are crossing the placenta, giving your baby's immune system some support for her first days in the world. If you breastfeed, you'll later be giving him immunities in your milk.

So, I went to the Dr. yesterday and nothing new. He still hasn't dropped and I haven't dialated or started to efface yet. I was happy about this though, because I still have so much to get done before he comes! Although I must admit I was a little sad because I am ready for him to be here and I'm ready to meet him, formally anyway. He is definitely gettting big still. And I know this not only because of my weight gain, but because I'm starting to drag big time-and hurt in weird places because I'm carrying so much upfront-and swelling! I'm also finding it harder and harder to get comfortable and turn over at night. Oh the joys of pregnancy! I've had it so easy up until now, thats why I think it's hitting me extra hard! Oh well, not that much longer until my little prince arrives! Not that you can tell in my picture either, but my belly button is almost completely out- although it looks flat and not popped out. That's about all that's going on now- just getting everything in order for his arrival! Thanks for reading!

Week 36!!!!

New News!

Your baby is gaining about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. He's shedding most of the downy hair that covered his body, as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that protected his skin during his nine-month amniotic bath. Next week, your baby will be considered full-term. Most likely he's in a head-down position, but if he isn't, your practitioner may suggest scheduling an external cephalic version, where she'll try to turn your baby by manipulating her from the outside of your belly.

Baby's skin is getting smooth and soft, his gums are rigid, his liver and kidneys are in working order, and his circulation and immune system are basically good to go. His lungs are the only organs that still need to fully mature, but every day he gets a little closer to breathing on his own.

Your baby now weighs around 6 pounds and is 20.7 inches long.

Your baby works hard to accumulate all the fat he can in preparation for delivery. His body grows rounder every day, since about 15% of his total weight is now made up of fat. Once he’s born this fat layer will help him maintain his body temperature and give him a reliable energy source.

Developments this week:
Organs. Development of major organs, such as the kidneys and liver, is complete.
Lungs. Some fine-tuning, such as the final development of the lungs, still takes place inside the womb.
Head. Your baby's head is round, but by the time he makes it through the birth canal it may be temporarily misshapen as powerful contractions compress the soft bones of the skull. His head shape will return to normal within a few days.

With one month to go, your baby weighs about six pounds and is fattening. His full length from crown to feet is about 20 1/2 inches. Has your baby's movement slowed down? If so, you shouldn't worry. Five to ten percent of all mothers report that babies start to slow down as they grow larger and get more cramped for space. Still, you should be able to feel your baby move more than ten times a day. If you're concerned, try drinking a sweet beverage, such as orange juice, and then lying on your side for a while. Most babies will wake up and start to move. If you're still concerned, contact your healthcare provider.


So, I went to the Doctor today and once again everything was right on schedule! His heart rate was good, we measured well and I'm right on track with weight. I also go to the Dr. every week now, so I got my first exam to see how I'm progressing. Welp, he's head down and still floating...aka he hasn't dropped yet! Which I'm happy about because I'm not ready for him to come yet- I have so much to get done before he comes!He's still really active so I was worried that he was going to flip and not be head down, but he's been a good boy and stayed put in the head-down position...and probably will from now on. So we shall see how I am next Monday at my appointment! Hopefully the same!

Austin and I have finally picked a name for this little man! However, it will be kept a secret until he comes! Sorry! Once he has arrived you all will find out what his precious name is! I personally think it's perfect!

This past week(end) was sooo busy I can't beleive it! Alyssa turned 21 (yay!) and on Friday was Amanda Moloy's wedding, which was a really good time, but definitely wore me out. So, I really didn't do much the rest of the weekend besides rest :) I have moved rooms though- one down 2 to go! The others will be finished this week, hopefully! I'm starting to get stressed about not everything being done yet, but oh well. Welp that's about all I have, hope your having fun reading these! Not much longer until he's here- 4 weeks!!!!

WEEK 35!!!!

New News!

Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew). Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.

From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though he won't get much longer, he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (He's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) His hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches), and if he really is a "he," his testes have probably completed their descent.

Got iron? It's very important to eat lots of iron-rich food in the third trimester. Your baby absorbs this crucial mineral from your body to build up iron stores in his own body, mostly in the form of red blood cells. The majority of the absorption takes place in the final months before delivery.

Heads or tails. "Should my head be up or down?" The head-down, or vertex, position is the ideal position for birth. Labor goes more smoothly when the baby's head, the largest body part, comes through the birth canal first. About 3 to 4 percent of babies haven't flipped to this position by 35 weeks. If something other than the head appears first, the delivery is called a breech birth. Amazingly, despite the tight quarters in your uterus, your little acrobat may turn several more times before he's born.

Measuring up. Your baby's arms and legs are getting chubbier as he continues to gain weight. By the end of this week, he may weigh up to 5.5 pounds and measure around 16.8 to 18.5 inches long.

At more than five pounds and between sixteen and twenty inches, your baby is becoming more ready for birth with every passing hour. He's the size of a small roasting chicken. His nervous system and immune system are still maturing, and he's adding the fat that he'll need to regulate his body temperature. But, everything else, from his toenails to the hair on his head, is fully formed. If he were born now, he'd have more than a ninety-nine percent chance of surviving!

So, we had an extremely busy week and weekend that just happened! I would like to thank my Chi-O ladies for a wonderful shower! It was so good to see you and I had a wonderful time :) THANKS!!! We also went to Amanda Moloy's bachelorette party on Sunday at Lake Monroe- which ended up being really fun and nice weather! She gets married this weekend-yay! I would also like to give a shout out to my amazing sister, Alyssa, it's her 21st BIRTHDAY TODAY!!! So Happy Birthday Lyssa---LOVE YOU!

He keeps getting bigger- I'm shocked that he's fitting in me at this point, and I still have 5 weeks to go! I really don't know where he'll fit...we'll wait and see! He should almost be topping the charts at a whopping 6 pounds this week...I was 6 pounds 3 ounces when I was born! So, he'll definitely surpass my weight when I was born in his 36 week! He's moving still- not flipping, but definite leg and arm movements...or at least trying to move! I think I will pack the pounds on in this last month because I feel as if I have a tape worm...I've been constantly hungry this last week! It will be interesting to see how big he will actually get now! I'm so excited to meet him and I don't have that much longer! Austin and I have come up with about 4 names that we really like...and will be kept a secret until he's born! So that's once stressor that's gone, now I still have to get his room finished and everything in order before he arrives! I have hit a wall too...not literally, but I am getting more and more uncomfortable and really tired a lot faster then I was before. I also have the waddle down pat! Other tehn that I don't have much to report--he's kicking me as I'm writing this, so I'm guessing he wasnts me to tell you all HELLO! Have a great week!

p.s. I'll post my belly picture tonight!

Week 34!!! (six weeks to go)

New News!

Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantelope) and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers— which he'll need to regulate his body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

Baby can recognize and react to simple songs...time to start practicing your lullabies! In fact, baby will recognize frequently sung tunes after birth and probably find them soothing. Less cute news: He now urinates about one pint per day. Get the diapers ready!

As of this week your baby has grown so large, he takes up most of the available space inside the uterus and can no longer float around your womb. Your baby is now about 4.7 pounds.

More developments this week:

• Adrenal glands. Your baby's adrenal glands grow and produce corticoid hormones. Together with prolactin from the pituitary, they will stimulate lactation.
• Skin. The vernix coating on your baby's skin grows thicker to better protect him. Your baby's skin gradually becomes less red and wrinkled as the fat beneath it fills out and stretches the skin.
• Skull. His skull bones are still quite pliable and not completely fused together at the top of his head. That will make it easy for him to slip down the relatively narrow birth canal.

He will continue to gain about two or more pounds in the next six weeks. Now that your baby's brain has formed billions of neurons, it must accomplish the even more complex feat of hooking the neurons and synapses together. Your baby's brain is forming trillions of connections, making it possible for him to learn in the womb. All of this brain development may be the reason that your baby sleeps frequently at this stage. He may even be dreaming—his eyes dart around rapidly just as an adult's might in REM sleep. Your child's development is in no way complete at birth. In the first year after birth, a baby's brain triples in size and becomes three-quarters of its adult size.

Making the drop. If your baby is a boy, his testicles are now descending from his abdomen into his scrotum. Occasionally, one or both testicles fail to move into position before birth. In this case, your baby's testicles will probably drop before his first birthday. If your infant's scrotum seems large right after birth, don't worry: The swelling is due to extra fluid and will go away in a week or so.

No vacancy. Your baby is moving around less frequently, mostly because of the cramped quarters. Of course, it may not seem as if he's settled down—now that he's so big (about 4.7 to 5 pounds and 15.5 to 16 inches long), you can feel even the slightest movement. In fact, since your baby is right up against the wall of the uterus, you're probably getting good at guessing which body part (foot? elbow? arm?) is protruding.

Baby blues. "Guess what color my eyes are now?" Regardless of the eye color your baby will end up with, right now his eyes are blue. The pigmentation process in his iris won't be complete until his eyes have been exposed to light for several weeks after birth. His final eye color may not be evident for years.

So, I went to the Doctor on Friday- Dad went with me to meet my amazing Doctor- and everything was great! I asked her how much she thought that he weighed about now and she said probably 5 pounds!! And at the rate that he's growing and I'm gaining weight (which is a pound a week for me and he gains half of that a week- so 8 oz.) and we have 6 weeks left- I'm think he'll be an eight pounder! This upcoming weekend (July 17th) I'm meeting up with my sorority sisters, which I'm so excited about! This weekend was pretty chill for us though. We went to Brazil, IN and went to My Dad's business partner (Garry's) property- that has lakes and 4-wheeler's, etc. on it for their company party. It was a really good time! Other than that I just hung out! Mr. tiny man is still active, but I can tell he's getting so big because he can't move around a lot- just arms or legs, but no flips! I go back to the Dr. on July 26 and then start going everyweek from then on out...I'll only have 4 weeks left at that point! It's going so fast that I can't belive it! He'll be here before I know it and I can't wait. My next focus is finding a name....no, I still havnt picked one out yet! I think I'll probably get about 3 that I like and then see which one he looks the most like once he's born! That's about all that I have for now! Talk with you next week!


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WEEK 33!!!!!!!

New News!

"All of my senses are working now!" Your baby's brain is still developing rapidly as his five senses get ready for the world outside the womb. At this point, he can see the liquid world around him; feel sensation when he grabs a toe or sucks on a finger; taste the amniotic fluid he's swallowing; and hear your heartbeat, your voice, and the grumble of your stomach. Of course, there's no air in the amniotic sac to carry scent, but if there were, he could also smell his environment.Because of tremendous brain growth, your baby's head circumference has increased by nearly half an inch just this week.

He weighs about 4 1/2 pounds and gains about eight ounces every week. Your baby has probably moved to the head-down position and may descend into your pelvis at any time in the next six weeks and begin to press into your cervix. This position not only prepares him for birth but allows blood to flow to his developing brain. The dark quiet of your womb is perfect for this activity. Right now, your baby is also in the process of receiving your antibodies. If he were born right now, his immune system would be immature, and extra care would need to be taken to keep him in a sterile environment.

Baby's now the size of a honeydew!
Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.


This week your baby weighs a little over 4 pounds (heft a pineapple) and has passed the 17-inch mark. He's rapidly losing that wrinkled, alien look and his skeleton is hardening. The bones in his skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap, thus making it easier for him to fit through the birth canal. These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as his brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood.

Well, as usual he's been extremely active this week! Which I really enjoy! I have my next Dr.'s appointment on Wed. and I'm hoping that everything is on schedule and alright with the both of us! He's getting a lot bigger- I can tell after a couple of weeks. I know this, unfortunately, because I'm starting to get a stretch mark-and it appeared within a week! This I am not happy about, but I'll be OK if he's healthy and alright! I do still think he's going to be a big boy anyway!

This past Wednesday I finished my last birthing class!! That was nice to finally be over with- I wasn't as scared about the whole delivery process until I went to the class...but I guess I'll just have to go with the flow and get over it! I'm anxious to know when he's going to come...hopefully not for another 7 weeks though- and see what he looks like and what his personality is like, etc. I just can't wait to have him in my life already! That's about all I have to report today though! I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL 4th of July weekend! We spent it out on the lake, which was perfect and beautiful! Thanks for reading!

WEEK 32!!!!

(Gross pic- I just got out of the shower- YIKES!)

New News!

Your baby weighs about 4 pounds and is about fifteen to seventeen inches tall. Photographs of babies in utero at this stage show their skin becoming less translucent and pinker, as layers of fat are deposited under the skin. His skeleton is rapidly ossifying (turning from cartilage into solid bone), which means that kicks will become visible through your shirt as the trimester progresses. Well-placed kicks under your ribs can take your breath away!

Your baby's appearance changes rapidly this week. Most of the wrinkles disappear from his face, and there may be a lot of hair on his head. In fact as the lanugo hair on his body begins to fall off, the hair on his head grows even faster. By week 32 some babies already have a thick head of hair while others have only a few strands.

Other developments this week:
Nails. Your baby will have completely formed fingernails and toenails.
Head movement. He can turn his head from side to side.
Organs continue to mature.
Sucking. Your little one’s sucking muscles have matured and enable him to latch on and breastfeed once he arrives. A good sucking pattern is also a sign of good brain and muscle development.
Dreaming. Toward the end of the eighth month, he begins dreaming during sleep, according to brain scans. Due to his impressive brain development, his sleep will now include both REM and non-REM sleep stages. REM stands for "rapid eye movement," the dreaming stage of sleep.

Ready or not, baby's getting ready to emerge. He's probably in the head-down position by now, with his bottom facing up. This is the comfiest way for his body to fit in your increasingly cramped womb and will make his eventual exit (only a few months away now!) much easier. (If he's still head-up, don't panic -- there's still time for a flip before birth.)

You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, he'll gain a third to half of his birth weight during the next 7 weeks as he fattens up for survival outside the womb.

Well, he sure is big. I told Mom today that he's probably the size of Alyssa and me when we were born...and I still have 8 weeks to go! He is also in the head-down position already and actually has been the whole time (minus the occasional flipping he does.) Every time we've been at the doctor he's been head down, so we're hoping he stays like that! He either has his bum or knees or feet in my rib cage all the time too. I think it's his bum though because it's slightly round, but definitely not a head! I feel him hiccup all of the time too- which I guess is good because when he gets hiccups, that means that he's practicing breathing movements and accidentally swallows some fluid....which happens daily- so I'm guessing he'll have some strong lungs :) He hasn't been kicking as much lately, but moving or twisting. I don't think there is as much room in there to get a good jab to my lungs anymore. He also has a favorite spot to lay in as well- my right side-the whole right side. He's doesn't drift over to the left all that much, but hangs out a whole lot on the right side. Well, that's about all to report! If I think of anything else, I will surely add it! HAVE A WONDERFUL FOURTH OF JULY!!!!!

WEEK 31!!!

New News! (p.s. I look terrible in this picture)

This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.

Baby's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)

So, Mr. Baby is hard at work with putting on weight and brain development. I don't think he'll have a problem with the weight-as I've eaten nearly enough cake, creme puffs and brownies this weekend for an army! ( At least it was good!) Mom was in town this weekend and it was great! I took her to the airport today and cried a lot, but she will be back in 6 weeks- and then again two weeks after that! So I'll get to see her a lot in the upcoming months! Thanks to my friends and family who helped with baby shower #1 this weekend! It was amazing and I had a wonderful time (you went above and beyond!!!) Thanks to all of those who came as well! For Father's Day I hung out with Dad and then went to Moscow, IN to see my Papaw Jack and all of my cousins as well! Thanks for having us over and hope you Dad's had a wonderful day! Happy First Father's Day to Austin as well- even though this little sucker isn't here quite yet! All in all I had a wonderful weekend, but was exhausted! Thank to everyone for making it great!

This little boy was quite excited too! He has been moving around like crazy! Mom and Alyssa got to feel him jumping around all over- sorry Justina! I'll make sure he kicks next time your around! (He's shy in front of girls!) We went to the doctor on Friday and got a teddy bear with his heartbeat recorded on it- which is super neat! Now, if I want to, I can hear his tiny heart beating away anytime I want :) Everything was right on schedule when we went to the Doc as well- I've only gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks- which is normal/perfectly on schedule, but I could've sworn that I gained like 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks! Oh well, as long as he and I are healthy that's all I care about! Our next appointment is on July 7th- where if I want to, I can get a 3D ultrasound. It's the perfect/last time I'll be able to get the 3D if I want it. However, I think I'm going to pass. I want it to be a surprise about what he looks like when he comes out! And you can totally tell what they look like in those ultrasounds...I want SOME surprise- plus, it will give me more of a reason to push! Welp, that's about all! Hope everyone had a great weekend! 32 weeks next week- 8 weeks/ 2 months to go til he arrives!

WEEK 30!!! (Ten weeks to go!)

New News!

Your baby's length is about 16 inches—about as long as a laptop computer—and he measures almost 11 inches from crown to rump. He weighs approximately 2 1/2 to 3 pounds. From now until delivery, every baby will gain weight at a more individual rate. Your baby has doubled in height over the past six weeks, and from now until delivery, he'll gain only a few more inches in length. Don't worry if he's in a strange position (what your care provider might call a "transverse lie"). There's still plenty of time for him to get settled into the head-down (cephalic) position for birth. He's floating in about 1 1/2 pints of amniotic fluid and has some room to move. Your baby's most important organ, his brain, continues to develop at a rapid pace. His eyes are able to track light, and some researchers have theorized that exposing your belly to light may stimulate development. Try moving the beam of a flashlight slowly over your belly in a dim room, and see if he reacts

He’s also filling out a bit as he continues to gain weight, and these layers of fat help him to appear less wrinkled. As practice for breathing after birth, your baby mimics breathing movements by repeatedly moving his diaphragm in a rhythmic way. This can trigger hiccups if he inadvertently inhales amniotic fluid. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid now surrounds your baby, but that volume decreases as he gets bigger and has less room in your uterus.

Here's what else is happening this week:
Head. Your baby’s head continues to grow, and brain growth speeds up even more. Hearing. It’s improving; nearly all babies can react by movement to sound by this week.

As baby's skin smoothes out, his brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. He's also adding some brawn -- his grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger

His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

This weekend was rather busy, but I like moving around and not just sitting all day so it was fun! Friday I just hung out and had dinner with Alyssa because she was home from camp. We watched a movie and that was about all! Saturday we went garage saling and got some furniture for her apartment next year, went to the Italian Fest (it started to rain...) so we headed over to the Peacock's condo downtown and saw Courtney and Tom for a little bit! Which was nice seeing them since we havn't in a while! Sunday Dad and I just ran errands and then went to the Grandparents house and went on the boat for a little bit. We need to put the jet ski in the water soon if the weather would ever clear up! So that's about all that happened this weekend.

The baby is definitely getting bigger- I'm pretty sure I grew last week(noticably). He's still really active though and getting strong. It makes me giggle every time he kicks me really hard-it's such a neat feeling! I have a doctor's appointment this week-Friday- and will learn how much I've gained in two weeks and if we are on schedule or not. Although I think we are! Also, Mom will be here- FINALLY! I can't wait to see her! On Wed. of last week I had my first Child Birth Prep Class (@ Comm. North) and there were some interesting things that I learned. It was basically what I expected, but some new info regarding the actual birth. Now, I think I'm a little more scared of the delivery then I was before, but oh well. Hopefully here soon I will be adding baby pictures of Austin and Me- then once this little man arrives we can see who he looks like! Other than that, not much to report! Have a great week and thanks for reading!

Week 29!!!

New News!

Baby's now the size of a squash!
Baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath his skin. And since he's growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), things are getting kind of cramped in the womb. What all this means for you: Get ready for some more kicks and jabs to the ribs.



This week he weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is getting bigger to accommodate his growing brain— which is busy developing billions of neurons. Every day, about 200 milligrams of calcium is deposited in your baby's skeleton, which is now hardening. With this rapid growth, it's no surprise that your baby's nutritional needs reach their peak during this trimester.

Your baby's adrenal glands are producing a chemical which will be made into estriol (a form of estrogen) by the placenta. This estriol is thought to stimulate the production of prolactin by your body, and the prolactin makes you produce milk. So even if your baby comes early, you'll still be able to breastfeed. Each passing week improves the likelihood that your baby will be born strong and healthy. His brain can detect rhythmic breathing and control body temperature, so he's less likely to need breathing assistance should he be born early. He's growing eyelashes, adding fat, and developing his brain. Because of brain wave activity, researchers have speculated that babies can even dream at this time!

It's amazing all the new improvements his little body is undergoing! In 29 weeks, he's completely become a tiny person- it's so crazy to think about it! I just can't wait to meet him- although I want him to stay inside until the due date! Well, I went to the doctor this week and once again, everything was good! His heartbeat/rate was 150, which is very strong and his and my weight were right on schedule! I've gained 2 pounds since the last time I was there. I'm supposed to gain a pound a week, so I'm literally right on schedule- and if I continue to do that I will have gained about 25 pounds throughout the pregnancy- so, we shall see how big he gets! Once again, he's been super active this week, but I can definitely tell he's starting to gain weight because of his strength now and how much I've grown in just a couple weeks! Next time I go to the doctor I get a teddy bear with his heartbeat recorded on it :) Also. Mom will be here, so she'll finally get to see me and hear his heartbeat! I wonder when I'll get another ultrasound, because I really want to see him again! That's about all I have this week! Congrats to my cousin Katie for graduating high school! Love you all!

WEEK 28 (Start of month 7 & 3rd Trimester)

New News!

So, this week marks my 28th week, the start of my seventh month and the beginning of my third trimester!!! Man, things are flying by! Here are some of the new developements happening with my little baby boy...

Your baby has doubled his weight in the past month and is the size of a bag of flour. He now weighs almost 2 1/2 pounds. His total length is nearly fifteen inches. Your baby's lungs are now capable of breathing air! This is big news. It means if the baby is born from now on, he'll be able to survive with less medical intervention. Your baby's main job right now is to put the finishing touches on major organ systems, such as his brain, lungs, and liver. As you can probably tell, he's also working on gaining layers of fat. His body fat is about 2 to 3 percent. Your baby's eyes, which were covered by his eyelid folds at the sixth week of development, are capable of opening this week. His sucking and swallowing skills are improving as well.

This week marks an important milestone for your baby's brain development. Until now the surface of your baby's developing brain was smooth. During this week, his brain begins to form its characteristic grooves and indentations, allowing the brain’s surface to expand while it develops within your baby's tiny skull.

Other important developmental advances:

More fat. Your baby will continue to add layers of fat under his skin and will become plumper with each passing day.
More hair. Hair on your baby's head will continue to grow.
Testes. A boy's testes are usually completely descended into the scrotum by this point.
Lungs. His lungs are now capable of breathing air.

He can open and close his eyes, which now sport lashes. This movement is more of a reflexive blink than a deliberate opening and closing, but it won't be long before he's batting those beauties at you. His skin is still pretty wrinkly (one byproduct of living in amniotic fluid) but will smoothen as fat continues to deposit

This weekend was pretty eventful- We had a surprise party for Kristi (Happy B-day) on Friday after work. Saturday we spent the day at Grandparent Agnelneri's house- cleaning the boat and visiting, then had Amy's open house (Congrats on Graduating Nursing School!!). Sunday we went to the race- oh boy was it hotttt! Then yesterday (Happy Memorial Day) we tried to go to the boat, but it rained and ended up just hangning out at the house! Needless to say, I'm worn out. He's not though, he's been really active this weekend, nothing new though- he always is :).

I can't hardly believe that he will be here in 12 weeks!!! Its amazing and I can't wait to meet him, see what he looks like and have him in my life! I know that he's already amazing, but I can't wait for what's to come! Friday I have a doctor's appointment- now I go every 2 weeks until the last month when I'll go every week! Hopefully everything will be fine and he'll be right on track! I've gained 16 pounds now...I'll let you know how much I've gained next week (after my appointment)...I'm going to really start packing on the pounds I think, because that's his main goal now= get big! That's about all that I have today, thanks for reading- sorry I'm a little bit late in writing this week!

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WEEK 27!!!

New News!

Your baby weighs about two pounds and is about 12 to 15 inches long, about the size of a small pot roast. If your baby were born now, he would have an excellent chance (85 percent) of surviving. He still isn't fully formed and would probably not be able to breath by himself. He would need to stay in an incubator to keep his body temperature regulated, and he would have a weak liver and immune system. (Fact: Babies have more taste buds at birth than they will have later in life. Newborns can sniff out and tell the difference between their mother's milk and someone elses.)

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.

Went to the doctor on Friday for my Glucose test (which wasn't as bad as I expected-thank god) and hopefully I passed!!! If I didn't, then I have to go back for a 4 hour test :( I'm sure I will find out at my next appointment, which is Friday, June 4th how I did! Now I start going to the doctor every 2 weeks until the last month when I'll go every week! His heartbeat was really good and strong and he's definitely growing rapidly. I've gained 6 pounds in 3 weeks! And now I'm lathering up on the lotion/stretch mark cream so that I don't get any stretch marks- which haven't started to showed yet- amen! He's also been a little laid back during the week, but on the weekends he kicks and kicks! I think he's getting big and there isn't as much room for him to move around anymore. Other than that-not much more to report. Indy 500 next weekend, which I'm excited about. I plan on going to race which should be fun! And, it will mark the first week of my 3rd Trimester!!! Thanks for reading!

So, I have to add on from last night. I of course couldn't fall asleep last night- So HOT! and neither could the baby. I finally did and then woke up to use the restroom (at 2 and 4:30). At 4:30 when I woke up, I felt/saw a huge buldge coming from my right rib cage area (probably a head!). haha I thought he was definitely moving around the whole night (apparently flipping...). Needless to say, I feel as if I have been punched in the lung/rib cage by a 240lb man ahah. He's gonna be a big boy! He's been wired all day already too! I love it though!!! Can't wait to meet Mr. Squirmer!

Also, I spoke with my Doctor and found out that I PASSED my glucose test!!! Yay! However, they found out that I'm slightly anemic and now have to take a daily Iron pill- which she said is pretty normal during pregnancy. So, that will be started tomorrow!

WEEK 26!!!!!!!

New News!

This week marks a major milestone in your baby's hearing and sight. Your baby's hearing system (cochlea and peripheral sensory end organs), which began fine development during week eighteen, is now completely formed, and over the next few weeks, he'll become increasingly sensitive to sound. In about a month, you'll feel him jump if he hears a sudden loud noise. Sound passes easily into your uterus, which helps his ears develop. His eyes are almost fully formed. Did you know that all babies have blue eyes in the womb, no matter what their genetic inheritance is? A baby's eyes don't get their final color until a few months after they are born. The air sacs of the lungs, called alveoli, will be developed by the end of this week and will begin to secrete a substance called surfactant that keeps the lung tissue from sticking together.

Between now and week 29 your baby will have a growth spurt and gain another pound. As your baby grows, space gets tighter inside the womb. Your baby now measures about 12.8 inches tall and probably weighs almost 2 pounds.

Most of this weight is bone and tissue because he still doesn't have much body fat. In fact the main development of body fat doesn't really occur until late in the third trimester.

Developments that occur this week:

• Eyelashes. These begin to grow as your baby begins to blink and open his eyes.
• More hair. Hair continues to grow on his head.
• Spine. To support his growing body, your baby’s spine is getting stronger and more flexible.
• Plumping up. Although he hasn't put on much fat, he is beginning to look a little plumper.

Well, he is definitely 2 pounds already- if not bigger-is my guess. I know this, because every week/every day I get bigger and bigger! Apparently I'm supposed to gain a pound a week this month-and I think I have! He was a little calm this week until this morning and then decided he wanted me to wake up by kicking me really hard over and over again! I have another Doctor's appointment this week (Friday) where I get my Glucose Test done. I heard it's gross, but oh well. It will check to see if I have gestational diabetes while I'm pregnant. Let's pray that I don't! I've been trying to eat healthy and walk everyday so that doesn't happen! After this appointment I will start to go to the Doctor every 2 weeks and then in the last month, I go every week. Time is really starting to fly by and he will be here sooner than we know! I'm so excited, yet terrified, to meet him! Other than that, there isn't much to report. We've almost got my "new" room ready, but still need to work on the nursery (Once mom comes...) though! Thanks for reading!

New News!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

Head to heels, your baby now is 13 1/2 inches long. His weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but he's beginning to exchange his long, lean look for some baby fat. As he does, his wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and he'll start to to look more like a newborn. He's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.


Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day today! Today Alyssa and I went to Mamaw Linda's and Papaw Jack's and then to the Agnelneri's house for the holiday. We both had a wonderful time- and ate ourselves silly as well- so thank you! Baby news- I registered at Target baby this week- that was fun to go through everything with Alyssa! While we were there I picked up some maternity clothes as well because I'm starting to grow out of every other normal thing I own. I estimating that this child is now about 2 pounds. So, he's growing fast and furious! I really can't wait to see him when he comes out! Now that he has hair- If we could see it I would guess that it's very dark brown hair and hopefully thicker like Austin's and not as thin like mine! Other than that I don't have much to report. He's still as active as ever- I think he's more active when I'm around guys than girls though (he's shy around the women!). Which I find very interesting- I don't know if there is really any truth to that or not, or if I just started to notice it and am making it all up in my head. Anyway, I hope everyone had a great weekend and I will return next week- for week 26! Geeze, time is FLYING by!!! He'll be here so soon!

WEEK 24! (Start of Month 6)

New News!

Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon. Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.

Well, he is definitely getting bigger now! Everyday I get more and more excited to meet him. He is such an angel already and I love him so much and just can't wait for him to be in my arms. I went to the doctor on Thursday and everything was perfect. He had a strong heartbeat and is gaining weight on time. I've also officially gained 10 pounds- I would've thought more, but hey, I figure that will come with time. Next appointment is on May 21st where I get my Glucose Test done to make sure that I don't have gestational diabetes (which they perform on every pregnant women). So, that will be a slightly longer appointment.

Whitney and I went down to Bloomington today for the Coach Hep Cancer Challenge and had a really good time- we did the 2k family walk with everyone there. We got to see a bunch of the coaches and some old players as well. After that I went to the ChiO house and saw all of the girls! That was super exciting as well and really great to see all of them. I want to thank them for all of their support-they've been great! Then went and visted with some others. It so far has been a great weekend! That's about all for this week, but keep reading! Thanks!

WEEK 23!!!

New News!

Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With his sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that he's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound ( as much as a large mango), you may be able to see him squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing him for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze him when he hears them outside the womb.

Well, he's been super active lately, which I love- he likes to move from one side of me to the other in the mornings. I'm getting bigger now for sure- I've popped! I get to go to the doctor on Thursday, so hopefully I will learn some more about him! This week we went to Bloomington for the Women's Little 500 race, which was so fun- the girls & GP did amazing! We also got to hang out with some friends- he realllly liked being at little 5 and was active the whole time I was down there!!! We will be back in Bloomington this next weekend (May 1st) for the Coach Hep Cancer Challenge with Whitney! Hopefully I'll get to catch up with some of the football boys too! I'm sure this little man will be excited about that (since he'll be playing football in the future!) Good Job to all the boys from IU who got drafted or signed as free agents!

That's about all I have for you today- not much baby news. I bought the first BOX of baby wipes this weekend- many more to come! We have the upstairs room painted and now just need to get the furniture in there! Dad (Vincent) was in Santa Fe this last week and got him a really neat cross to go above his bed- the metal that's used was from the old churches around! I bought a "feeding table" at a baby show I went to last weekend by Babee Tenda- it's awesome! They use them in hospitals-super safe too! It's cherry wood with a blue and white striped seat! So cute. It does so many things- that way I won't have to get a ton of other things such as a high-chair, bouncy chair/walker, etc. It does all sorts of things... I am also looking into Cord Blood Banking so, if you know anyone who's done it, let me know how they liked it! It's pretty expensive, but seems worth while! I've got to make my mind up on that soon! Well, love you all and thanks for reading!!!

WEEK 22!!!

New News! At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniture newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside of your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop. He is entering his fifth month of existence. His fingernails are almost fully grown, and his organ systems are becoming more functional and specialized. He has a distinct pair of lips, and his first canines and molars are developing below his gum line. He looks like a miniature newborn. Blood is traveling through the umbilical cord at four miles an hour, fueling his growth with oxygen and nutrients.

This week nerve endings become functional enough so that your baby can feel! He may experiment with this new sense of touch by stroking his face or feeling other body parts to see how they move. You may feel your baby stretching his muscles by pushing against the muscular wall of your uterus with his feet or head.

In addition, your baby's liver is busy breaking down bilirubin, a substance formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin in blood cells. Because a baby's liver can only break down a limited amount of bilirubin, the excess is passed on to you through the placenta to filter from your liver.

So, a lot is going on this week with the little man! I can definitely feel him moving around a lot more now. He's getting stronger, but still not taking (kicking or punching) the breath out of me quite yet! This morning I was waking up- and so was he- and I could feel him very stretched out. One part of him was directly underneath my right rib and another part of him was directly on my left upper pelvic bone. So, he's getting much longer and stretching himself out as much as he can-before it gets to cramped in there! I'm guessing he's a pound or a little more by now! He's starting to really take off and grow! Which means, I get to eat more :) Not much more for me to report- I think the articles above took care of about everything else that's going on! The belly pic this week isn't great, but that's because I had to take it myself. Stay tuned next week for week 23 and what's to come!!!

One last thing- GOOD LUCK TO THE CHI-O BIKE TEAM! They race on Friday April 23!!!

WEEK 21!!!

New News!

Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as his initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now!

I seem to be growing just as fast as he is at this point! I slowly feel like all of my clothes are getting entirely to small for me to wear anymore- which is exciting because I can't wait for him to be bigger! I also feel him practicing football moves inside as well- he's going to be an active one for sure! That's about all I have to report today! Thanks for reading!

P.S. I look huge in these pics. I really don't think I look as big in person...FYI haha.

20 WEEKS!!! HALF WAY THERE!!!

New News! Baby's now the size of a cantaloupe! Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you'd like your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch. Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel - he the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.) He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).

HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY!!! I am officially half way through pregnancy now! It's gone by super fast and I feel the rest will fly by as well! I know he's starting to grow faster and faster each week- sometimes I literally feel likes he's grown overnight! I think now I will really start to become big, since I only have a tiny bump now! I am so excited to finally shop as well since I know he is a BOY! That's about all that I have now, but thanks for reading!! GO BUTLER!!!

IT'S A BOY!!!!

So, I had the appointment with the doctor today to find out the sex of the little bambino and IT'S A BOY!!!! I'm so excited that I can hardly stand it!!! I had a feeling it was a little boy- and I was riiiight! haha. I would have been happy either way, but this just makes everything so real!!!! I can't wait to meet him soon! Everything looked great on the ultrasound and the doctor said everything was perfect! He weighs 11 ounces right now, which is perfect too! I will post some pictures tonight of him showing us his "stuff" so that we knew he was a boy. He wasn't to shy about it towards the end. Well, I love you everyone and just can't wait to meet him! Thanks for everything!

Here are some images from when I went to the Doc yesterday. In the first one, he's hiding from Mommy, but it's a good pic of his ear- and it looks fully developed already!!! The 2,3 and 4 picture are of his "stuff". There is a tiny arrow pointing to it- I'm sure he'll be happy to know that I put this on the internet once he gets older....but it's so cute haha! And the last picture are of his adorable little feet! I can't wait to see him!! I already love him more than words can describe!

19 WEEKS!!!!

New News!

Baby's now the size of a mango!
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 get to see the vernix at birth, especially if baby is premature.


Also, here is a picture of my belly as of 19 weeks! The little one is really starting to grow now! The past couple of mornings I have woken up and thought that I've felt bigger...crazy! I probably look big too, because I ate breakfast for dinner with some of the girlfriends last night (Whit and Katie!!!). It was reeeallly good though!

FYI: I will be making a post on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31st (This Wed.) because I find out the sex of the bambino!!! I'm sooo excited! Make your guesses below (Under comments) and we'll see who is right on Wed.! LOVE YOU ALL!

WEEK 18!!!!

Sooo... Here are the Belly Pics! The gray sweatshirt is week 16, the gray sweatpants with the black/blue top is week 17 and the one in jeans is week 18. Now, I'll post them week-by- week so it isn't confusing! I'm a little embarrassed by some of these pics because A) I think they look bigger than I actually am and B) I feel I look a little fat and not prego. So I'm a little self conscious about them. I feel like I look smaller from the front, but these are probably more accurate-haha.

Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!
Baby's become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel its movements.

Head to rump, your baby is approximately 5 1/2inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces. It's busy flexing its arms and legs - movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, although he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

Keep updated, not this Wed., but the NEXT Wed. we find out the SEX of the BABY!!! I Can't Wait!!!! YAY!!!

17 WEEKS!!!!

New News!




This week the baby is the size of an onion (about 5.1 inches long and 5.9 ounces in weight)!!! The skeleton is hardening now- changing from rubbery cartilage to bone and fat is finally accumulating around its body. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger and those little fingers and toes now have one of a kind finer prints!!! -thebump.com

Also, I'm not completely sure, but I think I can feel the little rascal moving inside me sometimes. If I'm right, then we're going to have an awfully active little one once it's time for arrival! Nothing more to really report other than I cant wait to find out the sex of the baby! Also, I think I'll wait until next week to post belly pics, but I'm definitely growing-slowly, but surely that is.

Baby Pics!

Here are a few of my ultrasound pictures that I got at the doctor about a month ago! You can see all sorts of parts on the baby, such as the spine, hands, arms, legs, knees, feet, body and head! When I go to the Doctor next and get more pictures I will post those asap! (March 31st to find out the sex!)

Also, today the baby is 16 weeks and 1 days- some things that are happening: The skeletal system will continue to grow and now that the finger and toe pads are formed the baby will soon begin to form fingerprints! The bones in the inner ear and nerve endings will develop enough so that the baby will begin to hear sounds- like my voice and heartbeat!

Be on the look-out, I'll start to post belly-pics here soon! Even though I don't think I'm starting to show quite yet!