Another Baby Update! I am in week 14 of my pregnancy and have now entered my second trimester! Wahoo! Supposedly I am moving out of the danger zone and worst-case scenarios of losing baby percentage-wise decrease significantly. Wahoo, Wahoo!
This week Baby B is around 3.5 inches long, about the size of a lemon... my main citrus squeeze! Major developments this week: Baby B is using facial expressions, giving those cheek muscles a good workout. Kidneys are producing urine which Baby B releases into the amniotic fluid around him/her. Baby can grasp and may possibly be sucking his/her thumb. [I'm gonna have to mention to Baby B that this is a bad habit which can cause those little teeth to grow in crooked. Braces for me were inevitable. And yes, I was a thumb-sucker.] Baby B should weigh around 1.5 ounces. And head now sits on a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, our baby's arms should stretch out to be in proportion with the rest of his/her body. Also, the liver is starting to produce bile and ultra-fine hair is starting to cover the entire body. Last, but not least, the spleen is starting to help with the production of red blood cells. Lots going on this week for baby.
Another Baby Dream:
Last night I had a dream that I was playing with my baby, and to me, it was the most beautiful baby in the whole wide world. I was just giggling away. I love these happy little baby dreams. Makes me feel like I am bonding with Baby B.
On Saturday, Baby B and I received our first tummy rub from a stranger. WE were attending a bridal shower and the hostess asked to rub my belly. She said she just loved to feel babies. (Of course, since I'm only 3 months along, there wasn't much movement to be felt.) Just another little milestone. Since she asked, I didn't feel uncomfortable having her rub my tummy like I was a little Buddha. I think a random stranger walking by on the street who stops to rub my belly might freak me out a little more. At that point, I plan on reaching out and rubbing their belly as well. I'll keep you posted on what kinds of reactions I get.
Tonight, Matt and I went to Burlington Coat Factory to seriously start looking at baby stuff. We were taking strollers off of the shelves to see how they rolled. We put them back of course. Tried walking around with the carriers. Yep, that weight + weight of baby = mommy needs to start lifting more weights! My little 3-pounders aren't going to do my string bean arms any justice. Had so much fun. Just wish I knew the sex of the baby. Then we could really get into it!
Well, I guess that's all for right now. I still have belly pics from last week to post. Maybe I'll post those tomorrow. Goody! Something to look forward to...
