Baby Movement and Development

I've waited a few days to report the movement of Baby Kevin. I think it's official now....I can feel him move. I wasn't sure if what I was feeling was him but it's been pretty consistent for the past few days. Funny enough, I feel him move more at night than any other time.

Here's what is happening this week:

Going forward, growth and refinement of your baby's existing systems and organs occurs. Your baby's ears stand out from his head. (More or less depending on heredity.)

At 12 centimeters crown to rump, your baby is large enough to give you a good kick in the belly. Within the next month, you should be able to feel this five-ounce wonder throwing his weight around.

Unique fingerprints and toe prints are developing.

Meconium, your baby's first bowel movement is beginning to collect in the colon. Your baby is actually digesting swallowed amniotic fluid. At this time, fat deposits will appear under your baby's skin. This fat will help your baby to regulate his or her temperature after birth.

Circulation of blood is now established and the umbilical cord lengthens and thickens in response to the rapidly growing needs of your baby. The placenta and baby are now almost equal in size.

Baby Furniture....Check!

We went shopping again today - this time with my parents! We picked out the furniture we liked....the very nice and expensive furniture. We are only getting the crib and dresser/changing table right now.

Baby Items......

We went shopping today and I found everything for the baby!!!!! Ben was very patient with me and I actually think he had fun - especially when he got to play with the swings and strollers! All we're missing is baby furniture - but we know what we want, we just have to find a place to get it.

Here are the pictures of what we're getting:













Here is the bedding and room accessories we picked out.....

Our Baby!

Presenting Kevin William Sasser................


Check out the extended leg and foot...love the baby feet (far left!)

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our appointment went great this morning and we found out we're having a boy!!!! Yep.....my guess was wrong and Ben's was right - and my dad's was right - and my grandma's was right! Everyone knew what I was having except for me. How sad is that?

We can officially start calling him Kevin, which is better than "he/she" or "it"! Still on target for November 7th! The ultrasound picture was great...we got to see a long leg, feet and toes : ) And of course, when she turned him around...the sonographer broke the news that "you see this thing right here?"...."that's what's making your girl a boy!!!" I was shocked. I just knew it was a girl - fast heartbeat and all. So much for that theory. He looks great though and is growing like crazy. I hope to start feeling him move soon - with those long legs, I bet it's sooner than later.

Our next appointment is June 18th. Time to start buying clothes and getting definite nursery ideas!!!!!

4 months....2nd Trimester!!!!!!

Weighing in at all of three ounces, your little one is now 12 centimeters crown to rump. Baby's head is now held high, and limb movements occur in a coordinated fashion. The eyes have come closer together so that they face forward, and the baby begins to blink. Tiny toenails are beginning to form. On an ultrasound, you may catch sight of the sucking reflex as your baby sucks his or her thumb. And that's not all you may see: Gender is now recognizable, if you have an extroverted baby!

Our appointment is tomorrow morning at 8:30!

Baby Development and Daycare

Baby's skin is very thin, and blood vessels can be seen underneath. The skin is covered with a fine, fuzzy hair called lanugo, which will not fall out until your baby nears full-term. The heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day. This week marks a period of rapid growth.

We have decided to go with a friend of ours to watch the baby when I return to work. She has a little boy who is starting school in the Fall and a one year old. Her sister is having a baby in September and she is watching him or her too. It'll be a full house to say the least!! This has really been a burden for me....so I'm glad a decision has been made.

Not much going on right now. I am still feeling great and have started to get my energy back little by little. Our next appointment is the 21st. We'll really be able to see the baby and maybe we'll find out what we're having. It'll more than likely be next month...but if the baby is positioned just perfect - we might get lucky!

More nursery ideas....and 14 week baby development

Our Baby's Development: 14 weeks

Your baby is now about three-and-a-half inches long and weighs about two ounces. His or her neck is complete, and your baby even has fingerprints.

He or she is beginning to move around in the amniotic fluid, which, by the way, replenishes itself every three hours. Fetal movement, or "quickening," can occur as early as this week, so be alert for fluttering sensations in your belly. If you can't feel them, however, don't worry, they're more likely to occur between the 18th to 22nd week. In subsequent pregnancies, fetal movement usually is felt earlier.