Thursday, July 24, 2008

Boy or Girl?


We find out if we are having a boy or a girl on 08.08.08! How fitting since we got married on 07.07.07! haha! I swear we didn't plan that.
Maybe we'll just keep it a surprise after we find out...hehe.
What do you think - Are we having a boy or a girl? Vote!

Staying Busy!


We've been busy doing some updates to our house before we move in. Mom has been coming down throughout the day and painting for us (thanks Mom!). My aunt Linda has also helped. They have done the hallway, office/guest room, the baby's room, all the trim, closets, and doors. Whew! Now just have to complete the living room before our floors go down. The floors will probably go down this weekend - we got Santos Mahogany! Can't wait to see them down. Can't wait to show you some before and after pics!

Today is 18 weeks!




Our baby can hear!!


The baby has also been moving around a lot! I can feel it. Especially certain times of the day or the way I sit. Keep on kicking little one! :)



In the 18th week the baby’s crown to rump length will be around 51/2 inches long and the weight will be about 5.25 ounces. The baby continues growing and developing fat layers however in this week the growth of the baby will slow down for a while. Your baby might somersault or sit cross legged at this stage. The baby will become more sensitive to sound as the bones which pass the sound to the inner ear harden. The part of the brain which that sends and receives nerve signalAlign Centers from the ears are also developing now so the baby reacts to loud sounds and can kick or prod in reaction. The baby will get used to familiar sounds such as the beating of your heart, familiar voices in your surroundings, other daily routine sounds and blood rushing through the umbilical cord. If you have a stethoscope at home you can check the baby’s heartbeat by yourself. The baby is busy flexing its arms and legs and you might notice the movements more clearly now. A protective layer called myelin begins to form around the nerves which will continue for a year after the birth. If you are having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed by this time and found in place.

16 Weeks - Playing Catch up!


Here we are at 16 weeks. Starting to get out there.