Week 19

Week 19 Pregnant Belly Photo


Think you're big now? You'll start growing even more rapidly in the weeks to come. This added weight may make it hard for you to keep up your regular pace without taking a catnap during the day. You may also be wondering about that darkened line running from the top of your belly button to the top of your pubic bone. It's called the linea nigra, or "dark line," and is caused by a temporary increase in melanin, the substance that colors your hair, skin, and eyes. This is an important time for your baby's sensory development, too. Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she can even hear you talk, so read out loud, talk to her, or sing a happy tune.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well...almost 1/2 way there already. This pregnancy is going too fast. I feel a lot bigger, and I notice the weight gain in my face and but. But all worth it. The weight will come off later. After I have this little one...then I can really concentrate on getting my body back. Tonight I got to hold Shelly's little guy Jackson. He is adorable, and I cannot believe how small newborns are. So easy to forget all of that, and yet I have done that 4x's already. I was so excited, because I know that will be me in another 21 weeks or so. Wow. Ahhh. The joys that are coming my way are unbelievable.I am so curious to know how my labour will go, will I be able to handly a totally natural labour without the gas? Will we have a boy or a girl??? What will we name him or her??? So far we have Chloe May or Cara Layne. For a boy we have Carter Detlef or Christian Tate. Hmmm. So exciting. I have this present inside of me, and I want to know LOL. But I don't want to know. Weird things that are different are my face is breaking out a bit more which is not normal for me, and I am tired a lot more. I think it is the caring of the other 4, and then trying to stay healthy and care for the little one inside me too. It is harder when the others are sick too. They are all coughing and sneezing. Poor babes. I hope by Christmas they will feel better.

Cathy