I Love My Bump: Week 19

19 weeks!

 

I really can't believe that this time is flying by so fast! I'm almost 5 months! My stomach is growing very very fast! I wake up every morning and think "Where did this come from?"

 

How far along?
19 weeks, 4 days today!

Trimester?
2nd!

How many days until my due date?
143 to Feb 8th, 114 to my goal 36 weeks!

How big are the babies?
The babies are the size of a mango!

 

Weight gain?
I have gained 12 pounds!

What milestones did the babies reach this week?
They are supposed to weigh half a pound (around 8 ounces)! Liam weighs 11 ounces, and Asher weighs 10 ounces! They are supposed to be around 6 inches long, Liam & Asher are about 7 1/2 inches long! So they are a little ahead, which is great! They can make intricate facial gestures, such as frowning and smiling! Unique fingerprints have now formed on the tips of the fingers and tiny blood vessels are visible under the skin. Their sensory development is exploding this week! Their brains are designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. They can hear my voice...how precious! Their kidneys are continuing to make urine and the hair on their scalp is sprouting...I wonder if that's why I have heartburn a lot?? A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on the skin to prevent it from pickling in my amniotic fluid.

Pregnancy symptoms?
Extremely emotional...I cry at commercials sometimes. Having to visit the bathroom a lot! Short of breath!!! My ribs are hurting due to their expansion. When I lay on my side I feel like things are ripping inside my stomach! Ouch. I'm extremely tired all.the.time. again! Heartburn!! I have never had heartburn before in my life...I'm wondering if they will have hair? Hair is sprouting now...

Cravings/Aversions?
Cravings this week...milk, tootsie rolls, decaf coffee, anything Mexican! Extra-sharp cheddar cheese!!!!!!!! YUM!

Sleep?
I'm sleeping alright...my hips are starting to hurt again! And of course my occasional nights where my body thinks it's time to get up at 4:00AM.

Belly Button?
My belly button has started to disappear.

Dreams?
I had a dream that Liam was born, Asher was still in the womb. Liam was a biggg baby. I dreamed that I was feeding him and milk started squirting everywhere and he shrunk down to a small size baby. Then when Jared came home to see him, he shrunk down to the size of a Barbie and was dancing around the bed. I'm. Officially. Weird!

Best moment of the week?
Going to see Dr. Paul and getting our anatomy scan done! AMAZING!!! My cervix is looking great and the babies got a clean bill of health! No birth defects and all organs are in working order!

What I'm loving?
FALL weather has finally arrived! Time for boots, leggings, sweaters, scary movies, Halloween, and more!

What I'm looking forward to?
I'm looking forward to Audrey's personal shower and Church shower this week! I'm crazy busy working on that!!

What emotions have I experienced this week?
Happy and Relieved!!! A little sad I turned 27! Crazyyyyy!

Boys, Girls, or Both?

BOYS!!!! Liam Alexander Politte & Asher Matthew Politte

Movement?
Yes all the time now!!! It is so much more than a tickle. It really feels like a kick, or flip, or something!

Stretch marks?
None yet!!!

What has daddy been up to this week?
He has been still taking care of me of course. Exciting time this week for him, he felt one of the boys move in my stomach! The look on his face was priceless! I think that made it more real for him!!

When do I think I will go into labor?
My doctor wants me to try and make it to 36 or 37 weeks. 36 weeks will be January 11, 2014 and 37 weeks will be January 18, 2014! So definitely before my due date, but still at a safe zone!

Nesting?
Shopping, shopping, shopping! I know two little boys that are already spoiled! I'm loving every minute of it!!

My grandpa came down to work on the closet. I wanted to add some shelves and another rod. It turned out perfect!!!

Devotional from the book, "Expecting Praying for your Child's Development Body & Soul": Foundation: Feet!
"Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm." -Proverbs 4:26 Lord, this might be the week I feel my baby kick me. His feet are getting stronger, and their learning how to use them. What a miracle. I pray that you will bless my children's feet. I pray that you will grant them firm footing as they walk through life. It says in the book of Psalms that those who love your word will have great peace, and nothing will make them stumble. I pray that you will instill in my children a love for your Word and keep them from stumbling all of their days. Will you help me establish a firm foundation for them- a home and family that are solid and sure? Will you help them to make good choices and avoid dangerous mistakes? Will you keep them off the slippery slope and lead them on firm, level paths? Those tiny feet will grow bigger and bigger with each passing year. Please keep them moving in the right direction!