Mango Tango

Week 19 is the week of the mango!

Not a whole lot new happening this week, mostly just a continuation of things that began in earlier weeks. One new thing is that the baby is developing his vernix caseosa coating. It's actually kind of gross, so I'll spare you the details (lol), but basically it is a waxy coating over him that protects him from the amniotic fluid. So he won't come out too wrinkly :-) Hehehe! The What to Expect website said that it's baby's first anti-wrinkle cream. Which got me to thinking (yes, scary, I know): what if doctors/scientists decided to try this kind of thing as a wrinkle treatment? I mean, it's all natural, obviously. Maybe I'm crazy (a good possibility)...who knows!

Anyhoo, back to baby-related stuff :-) ...This week just continues the hardening of bones, neurons between brain and muscles are now connected, and kicking should be increasing (and boy is it!). I totally love feeling those little kicks and punches and movements! I really can't wait until they can be felt from the outside too, that will be so exciting to share!

I am so glad to be over all that sickness that comes in the first trimester. Mine stuck around a few extra weeks, but I think I've finally gotten rid of it now! I'm still pretty tired, but otherwise I feel really good.

I had another ultrasound today. I have no idea why I'm having so many, but hey, I'm not going to complain, because I love them. I totally love to see my Andrew on the screen moving around and seeing what he's up to in there! He is such an active baby! So sweet :-)

I'm enjoying week 19 so far, and I can't wait for week 20 so I can be halfway!!