Weekly Update: 20 Weeks

Week: 20

MONTH: 5

TRIMESTER: 2

GENDER: GIRL!!!!!

THIS WEEK THE BABY IS: Baby girl you weight about 10 1/2 ounces now. Your also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel (For the first 20 weeks, your legs are curled up against your torso and it is hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of your head to your bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, we now measure you from head to toe.)

Baby G you are now swallowing more these days, which is good practice for your little digestive system. Your also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in your bowels, and you'll see it in your first soiled diaper, which mommy will gladly change for you!

THE BABY SIZE:

WEIGHT GAIN: 14 lbs! Staying steady!

SYMPTOMS: None! I am definitely feeling the effects of the weight gain and my hands and feet swell up really easily.

CURRENT MOOD: Good mood! Getting really excited for her to get here!

CURRENT CRAVING: This week it was bacon!

CURRENT WORRY: Making sure I register for everything we need and get the decorating under way before football season starts!

BELLY PHOTO HERE: