20 weeks ultrasound

Lily's profile



Lily sucking her thumb



 September 29th 2010











Lily's tiny itty bitty feet



Another profile with her hand in front

We went in to the OB today to see our last 2d (medical) ultrasound of our baby girl. I will see her one time again during a 3d/4d ultrasound done that we will do (it is an optional ultrasound that insurance doesn't cover) on November 29th. After that, we won't see her again until she is born. It honestly makes me a little sad, I will go for 3 months without seeing her at all. Today our regular OB confirmed Lily is indeed a Lily. Everything looks normal and healthy, all organs: brain, kidney, stomach, heart etc., measured and looked great. The sonographer said there were no red flags at all, she even zoomed into Lily's face to see if there was a cleft pallet, there isn't. Liliana is weighing in at a whopping 10 ounces today, but I was told within two weeks she will be at least a pound. I can't believe it. The placenta is posterior, which means I will really feel her kicking. Which she is, kicking away, all day.



I'm nearing the half way point :)

I'll be 20 weeks on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010. I've gained just 8 pounds, so I feel good about that. I was reading somewhere gaining 10 pounds is average for 20 weeks. If I've only gained 8 pounds though, where is it all coming from? My belly is huge. Which makes me wonder, if I'm this big now, how big will I be in a few weeks?

Going Cloth. Going Green.

We've decided that not only would it be kind to the environment, but it'll also be kind to our wallet. Then we can use that money elsewhere for Lily. I know it'll be a bit more work, but I really think it will pay off. I watched a show about disposable dipes, and they are gross! Toxins and poisons, that will not be on my daughter. I have found some brands that I will use for my 'stash'. In my stash I will start off with 30 dipes, that way I only have to wash every 2-3 days. So here is my ideal stash: Flips, because they seem super easy. There is no pocket to put the inserts, instead it is attached to the front and back of the dipe. Then, I do not have to wash the entire dipe, just the inserts. The second one I will have in my stash are a few bumGenius 4.0. They seem to be very durable, and inserts are very thick. They are also - SUPER cute. The third set of dipes in my collections will be Fuzzi Bunz. The last brand of dipes I will put in my stash are Sunbabies. Yes, it seems too good to be true. But from the baby board I'm a member on, Baby Center's Cloth Diapering Board , everyone seems to really love them. And for the price, who can't go wrong with that!?

I am really hoping and wishing that I can get into the routine of having to clean cloth diapers, it's something I am really wanting to do. Since becoming pregnant, my hippy side is really starting to show :) I found this site, All About Cloth Diapers, really helpful in my decision and understanding of cloth dipes.

Links:

Flips
bumGenius 4.0
Fuzzi Bunz
Sunbaby or their ebay store Sunbaby Ebay Store

Week 19

September 22, 2010

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

From: Baby Center 19 weeks

Our nursery colors

We have figured it out what colors we want for her room, yellow and gray. I started looking at fabric stores about a week ago, but haven't found anything I love. I have, however, found some prints I as well as Chris LOVE online. I also have found a wall decal I will order in the next few months. Tell me what you think :)

Ofcourse, the name will not be Lauren, but instead Lily and the decal lettering will be gray and the bird will be yellow. We will plan on putting the name decal right about her crib.