Noemi is 19 weeks today and about the size of a mango. Vernix caseosa, a greasy white substance made of lanugo, oil and dead skin cells (yum) now coats baby's skin, shielding it from the amniotic fluid. (Picture yourself after a nine-month bath, and the need for protection makes sense.)
How far along? 19 Weeks Today
Weight gain/loss: I think about 11-12 pounts. I am not gaining weight as quickly as I did last time, which is normal I guess.
Sleep? I really need to find that body pillow in the garage....
Best moment this week? The anatomy scan yesterday was very reassuring. Also, we had a great weekend with Jay's counsin Ana, who was visiting from Spain. We went to Sea World Sunday and it was so fun watching Joaquin get so excited about Shamu. Very cute. Despite it being a very long day, it was a blast.
Movement: I can feel her now and then, but I have to be sitting still to notice it.
Food cravings: Seafood and sushi.
Gender: The tech yesterday was the third to guess girl. I guess we are pretty sure at this point.
Belly button in or out? Half and half.
What I miss? Joaquin, while I'm at work.
What I am looking forward to? Next weekend is Jay's 35th birthday and our 7th anniversary!
Milestones: I am hoping that this pregnancy last for about 38 weeks, so I guess we are half way there if I can last that long!
What I'm nervous about: My insurance denied the Makenna, which was the injection my OB wanted to me start to help prevent pre-term labor. She prescribed an alternative but it is not the FDA approved kind. So, after much deliberation, Jay and I decided not to take the drug and try to be more vigilant about proper rest, etc. once I get into third trimester. It was a difficult decision but we just aren't comfortable with the risk of taking the drug.
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