Week 20 Is The Calm Before The Storm
Hi Everyone,
Week 20 is here and my belly isn't the only thing that's growing. In fact, I went bra shopping and, well, let's just say I'm almost as big as my cubicle mate Jill :) LOL.
According to the books, I should have gained 10 pounds by now and will be gaining a pound a week. Oh, the things to look forward to. Instead of a small house, I'll start looking like a shed.
The baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces and is about 6 1/2 inches long from the head to heal, though the doctor already said my baby is off the charts.
The books also says that the baby is swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
I'm hanging in there and so far so good. My husband and I are looking forward to buying a house soon so junior will have a place to sleep and relax. I know for a fact this is the calm before the storm, so I'm trying to enjoy the second trimester before my ankles and hormones start to swell.
I hope all is well with you. Till next week.
All the best,
Sukanya
Comments: 10
Suki...You still look gorgeous!
You have that pregnancy glow.
You've always looked pregnant; now it's official...
Oh wow... bras and gooey bowels. Hot. Is this considered "news you can use?" Personally, I think you should've blogged about the weather dude this morning. That guy has a real future ahead of him. Probably behind bars, but it's something to look forward to.
Birthin some babies!
I was so happy to hear you were pregnant, I have watched you for years. I gave up on getting pregnant when I turned 36 yrs old then in Febuary I found out that God blessed me with a baby. So I enjoy watching the news even more now that your going through pregnancy as well. God Bless and good luck.
Suki,
Congrats. I kept telling my husband you were pregnant. He kept saying no. Lol.. He finally heard it for himself yesterday.When u said it...Suki, just think of the wonderful blessing u have growing.It doesnt matter how big or small u get.You are beautiful! At the end of the day the baby was worth it... I have 4 kids. 3 boys 1 girl...Good luck.. Have a Blessed day!
Hi Suki,
you look amazing, and yes you have the glow. you keep saying "He" do we know now? or are you keeping it a secret?
wishing you lots of luck to you and your husband.
Suki,
Thanks for writing about your pregnancy. You look great!! When you are sitting no one could tell you are pregnant.
Suki,
I am so happy for you! I have been watching you for quite a while. Congrats to you and your
husband!
You do look wonderful!!
hi my name is MILKY..well thts what everyone calls me...congrats on the baby..am also pregnant i think were due the same time..am sept.3..am finding out what am havin next..so safe delivery..i love the morning show so does my daughter..question how come u look so pretty in the morning u need 2 share..u making so prego"s look bad over here...lol anyway keep up the good job...BYE
"Instead of a small house, I'll start looking like a shed."
Suki, don't worry about the weight gain, there'll just be more of you to love :) Besides, if you don't succumb to the "I'm eating for two" old wives' tale, and keep your carb intake down but up your protein intake instead, you'll make out just fine. (Look at me talking like I'm Dr. Steve or something, ha!)
We are all praying for your safe delivery. Keep looking yummy, mummy!