22 weeks

Dr. Weeks called me today and left me a voicemail while I was at work. He said that everything looks terrific after reviewing our December 20th ultrasound appointment. The only thing he said was that he didn't get a good look at the baby's heart due to the baby's position.. so he wants me to come in for another ultrasound 4 weeks from now. 2/2/11

Bonus! Another ultrasound. :) Very good! So we have that to look forward to at around 26 1/2 weeks.

What's going on with Georgie....Baby is size of box of sugar or a bag of coffee beans or a papaya...

• Georgie is almost 1 pound.
• Georgie's lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums.
• Georgie's eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.
• Inside Georgie's belly, her pancreas-- essential for the production of some important hormones-- is developing steadily.
• Real estate is getting tight, with growing baby leaving little room for your lungs to, well, breathe!
• I agree! I'm huffing and puffing already!
• There's not much room for your belly button, either-- it'll pop out any day now.
• I agree.. what I dubbed "the grand canyon of belly buttons" is getting more and more shallow!
• During the next month, the baby's weight may almost double
• Her skin is filling out as the first layers of fat are deposited and her muscles grow
• By weeks 23-24, my baby is now about 8-11 inches long and weighs 1-3 pounds.
• What began as gentle wiggling will become poking and even sharp kicking.
• Georgie's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day!
• Watch what you say --- Georgie is NOW able to hear outside noise from down in the womb!
• uh oh! this means no more sailor mouth Kathy.. or I'll try to bring it down a notch.
• Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed.

Q: Why does Georgie kick sometimes and not others?
Allegedly, babies are sleeping a lot nowadays and when I'm more active, Georgie is sleeping. When I'm inactive, Georgie is more awake. Here and there I feel Georgie. It's not all the time but Georgie's there. On Monday night, while I was watching "The Biggest Loser" Georgie was moving and shaking! I actually felt Georgie move my hand a little bit. :) I wish Dave was there to feel Georgie. I'm sure Dave will feel Georgie soon but he's really busy so nothing to report yet.

I hope Dave will feel Georgie move.. tonight we're going to Sweet Tomatoes.. Yum!