Say hello to our son! I was 18 weeks pregnant when these were taken, which was last week. Sandy and I are very excited to know we have a boy on the way! I knew it had to be, because I've had 4 baby boy dreams, rapid hair growth (especially whiskers on my chin) and horrible indigestion.
Baby boy dreams:
1) Rachel and I were watching our babies crawl on the floor. She picked up her son and I picked up mine, but didn't know it was a boy until I saw his face.
2) I was driving and breastfeeding. As I tried to steer, my son, at first an infant, grew suddenly into a toddler, and then into a child. His feet were almost touching the door of the passenger side!
3) I was at home, watching tv, and every time I glanced down from the tv to my baby, I saw my son's face, but it changed. The last time I looked down, it was a black baby with a tiny afro!
4) It was like a baby shower, but I had already delivered the baby. I wasn't in the hospital; more like a community room reserved for a party. Sandy was watching a tv on the wall and I kept asking him the weight and how long the baby was. Sandy said "oh, he was.. 7 lbs and something.. he was long.. um..."
5) I was in a mall somewhere and had to go to the bathroom, and my son was in the car seat. I left him in the middle of a hallway and went to go use the bathroom, and came running back, freaking out that I forgot my son somewhere!
Now, onto the abundance of blue and trying to figure out what to name our son! We have a name in mind... But we're not going to announce it until we're absolutely sure we're sticking with that name.
19 weeks today.
Week 19
(counting from first day of last menstrual period)
Around 17 Weeks After Conception
Fetal Development:(counting from first day of last menstrual period)
Around 17 Weeks After Conception
Please keep in mind that this information is approximate. Each pregnancy is different and growth rates vary. If you have any questions, please check with your care provider.
 |  Along with the lanugo, vernix caseosa forms on your baby'sskin. Vernix is a white cheesy substance that protects your baby's skin from its aquatic environment ~ imagine how your skin would look if you sat in water for nine months! The placenta continues to grow and nourish the baby.Multiples: If you're expecting twins, you're probably half-way there already! Check our Multiples Cubby for more information on the duration of multiples pregnancies. |
| Maternal Changes: |
| You may be noticing several skin changes. These are hormone-related and will disappear after delivery. You may have the "mask of pregnancy" - blotchy patches on your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Itchy skin is also very common. Your skin may be dry and flaky in certain areas and many pregnant women develop rashes, particularly on the stretched skin. You can't prevent stretch marks but lotions or oil can ease the dryness and itching.Drinking lots of water and eating a healthy diet will go a long way in reducing dryness. |
| You've felt your baby move within Mom's womb, and BLAM! It hits you like a ton of bricks - YOU'RE GOING TO BE A FATHER! You're excited and then terrified. You may be questioning yourself as to whether you're ready to be a father or whether you'll be a good dad. If you didn't have a good role model as a child, you may be even more concerned. You may be wondering if you can take care of a family or if you can provide for one. This one little kick can open a Pandora's Box that you weren't prepared to handle. If you find yourself preoccupied with such thoughts, don't worry. You're experiencing a normal reaction to impending fatherhood. Mom is probably having similar thoughts about herself in her role as mother. Go ahead and discuss these feelings with Mom. Read up on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. And - give yourself a break when you need one. The fact that you're here reading this already says a lot about the kind of parent you'll be! Books for dad . . .
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| Babies are such a nice way to start people. ~Don Herold |
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