Wednesday, August 26, 2009

18 Weeks

Today, Wednesday Aug. 26th, I am 18 weeks pregnant. The baby is now 5 1/2 inches long, about the length of a bell pepper, and weighs about 7 ounces. He/She is busy flexing his/her arms and legs. This explains why the baby was so active at the last appointment. And I have started to notice some flutters in my stomach. I love it!! In the middle of September we will have an ultrasound and find out what we are having. As long as the baby is not being shy. In honor of baby Wertz this week, have a yummy bell pepper. :)

Monday, August 24, 2009

August Doctors appointment




Friday Aug. 21st was our Aug. doctors appointment. Everything was good. The baby was very active when we were trying to hear the heartbeat. The heartbeat was 178bpm. At our September appointment we will find out the sex of the baby. It can't get here fast enough. :)


This is a belly picture of me at 17 weeks. This was taken at Mom and Dad's last weekend. Craig and I went home to see Mom and Dad and our friends. It's always good to go back home for a visit.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

17 Weeks- 5 months

I am now 17 weeks pregnant. The beginning of my 5th month. The baby now weights 5 ounces and is 5 inches long from head to bottom, the size of a turnip. Baby Wertz can move his/her joints and his/her sweat glands are forming. The baby's skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone and the umbilical cord is growing thicker and stronger.

Friday I have my August doctors appointment. I can't wait to hear the heartbeat! I'll update the blog with what the doctor says on Friday.

Yesterday, Aug. 19th, Dan and Rachelle Bevington had their little girl Mallory Grace Bevington at 1:53 pm. She weight 6lbs 13oz and is 19 inches long. She is so cute and tiny. She looks just like her big sister Ellie. Rachelle and Mallory are doing good. :)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

16 Weeks

Today, Wednesday Aug. 12th, I am 16 weeks (4 months). The baby is now 4 1/2 inches long and weighs 3 1/2 ounces. About the size of an avocado. The baby has started growing toenails. The baby's little heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day. Over the next few weeks the baby will double in weight and add inches to his/her length. Our next doctors appointment is next Friday the 21st. At our September appointment we will find out what we are having. :)

So in honor of Baby Wertz, have an avocado or some guacamole this week. :)

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

15 Weeks

Today Wednesday Aug. 5th I am 15 weeks.
Baby Wertz is now the size of an apple. The baby now meaures about 4 1/2 inches and weighs about 2 1/2 ounces. Baby Wertz' legs are growing longer than their arms and he/she can move all their joints and limbs. Although their eyelids are fused shut, he/she can sense light. If we were to shine a flashlight at my tummy he/she would move away from the light. (We won't be trying this experiment). Baby Wertz is also developing taste buds this week.

So in honor of Baby Wertz, eat an apple this week. :)