Hello Everyone!
I am sorry I am a little late on my 18 week entry, so I thought I would double these up seeing as the next update is a VERY exciting one!
Last week I was measuring about 5.5 inches long! I am getting SO big! I was about the size of a sweet potato or a bell pepper! I am also gaining weight and was around 7 ounces.
This week I am suppose to be measuring about 6 inches long and 8.5 ounces!! We will see on Wednesday if I am where I should be with all my growing! Mommy and Daddy are so excited to see me and they are hoping ALL is well!
My senses are starting to develop now. Taste...meaning that whatever mommy eats or drinks, I get out 2 hours later through my amniotic fluid! Hear...my ears are officially where they should be and I can mildly hear Mommy and Daddy talking. Mommy's heartbeat is nice and soothing and I even get startled if Mommy has to scold Jack. Touch...Mommy and Daddy can't feel my kicks from the outside just yet but if they poke at me, I sure am poking back! I am most likely doing flips, kicks and twists in my little home and moving up a storm!
There is also a coating called Vernix Caseosa developing on my skin. It is protecting my skin from becoming majorly pruned. Just think...if I didn't have that it would be like taking a 9 month long bath! You would be SO wrinkly!
Mommy is doing pretty good! She is feeling like she has a little more energy than normal, but she is attributing that to the upcoming excitement of seeing me for the first time and finding out what I am! Plus, that we all get to go home and see friends and family this weekend. It should be a great time! I am really starting to stick out of Mommy's belly too! She definitely is getting past that awkward phase of looking like she ate a big lunch/looking pregnant! Mommy thinks I have been screwing around with her eyes too...She keeps saying they are dry and that she can't see as well...Its probably true! I am sorry Mommy! I can't help it! Mommy also has finally found some comfort as she sleeps. She has been trying so hard to sleep on her left side. Its challenging for her because she is a tummy sleeper and loves her right side. She has found if she props a pillow between her knees and somewhat under her belly (where I am hanging out)...she feels support and actually sleeps! She is surprised because she will wake up on her back and Mommy says she NEVER has slept on her back. I am also making Mommy have some pretty crazy and vivid dreams. Some she remembers, others she doesn't...
Daddy has been pretty busy with school the past two weeks. Trying to stay on top of everything is pretty hard when he works full time. Plus, the main computer got a HUGE virus and Daddy lost a lot of his work he had already done and had to start all over... :( It was not good. Daddy is staying busy at work even though the school year is over...He doesn't have to go in on the weekends anymore which he likes because he gets to sleep in! He plans on finishing the trim sometime in Mid-June, and the housework is always going on...
Well everyone, Wednesday is the BIG day! Mommy and Daddy finally get to see me and Daddy will be finding out what I am first, then surprising Mommy later in the evening. Daddy has something special planned for Mommy. Mommy will post new belly pictures as well as ultrasound pictures (hopefully...if I cooperate and the tech gives us pictures) most likely the following Sunday! GET READY PEOPLE!!!! I am SO ready to show off my moves!! Alright, until next week!
Love you-
Baby Horton -Soon to be Baby Girl Horton or Baby Boy Horton!
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