Bananas In Pajamas

The 20 week update: This week, Baby Girl B is supposed to weigh around 10.5 ounces (ultrasound tech said she's 11 oz.) and she is supposed to measure around 6.5 inches from crown to rump. After 20 weeks they start measuring from head to heel, and if we went by that measurement she should be around 10 inches in length. Baby B's size is compared to that of a banana. Most interesting development this week: Baby B is starting to produce meconium... a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance builds up in the bowels and can sometimes be seen in the first soiled diaper. YUCKY!!!

Had my doc appointment today. The technician took my first belly measurement... 20 something from pubic bone to top of uterus (near belly button at this point). Something was said about baby being in the 64th percentile with her size. All body parts seem to have measured as normal. According to the ultrasound report, everything looks great and we are on track! Oh, and I've gained around 11.5 pounds so far! What a beautiful pregnancy!

First leg cramp in the middle of the night a couple of nights ago. Doc said uterus could be slowing down circulation; taking calcium before bed could help with the cramping. Also, I have started to get a little bit of back pain. But my wonderful husband massages me and all is well within 10 to 15 minutes. Oh, and this is fun... I've got those great little veins showing through my skin now. Doc just says it's another badge of pregnancy. I do get a little bit of heartburn. I've noticed it comes with eating stuff with tomatoes or dairy before bed. All in all, I feel totally blessed. These are just little badges I proudly wear. I'm just thankful I never had any morning sickness!

Matt and I went for a walk this afternoon. Started to rain on us, so we quickly made a B-line for the house. Nothing like a little water from the sky to motivate you to move a little faster. Pot roast for dinner and Bible study later tonight. What a great day!