January 23, 2012

16 Weeks


It’s a BOY! We are so excited for our little boy, Willis Joseph.  

What’s Will up to? He is around 4.5 inches long (crown to rump) and weighs in around 3 ounces. He is about the size of an avocado. By week 16, his body is doing more to support itself. His kidneys function and produce urine that then passes through the umbilical cord. Within his stomach, bile is secreted, although he relies on me for all of his nutrients. His appearance changes as his scalp hair grows and may even have color. His developing facial muscles make it possible for him to open and close his mouth, maybe even give us a smile or two.

Appointment: 1.13.12 – 16 week appt with Dr. L & the beginning of our 8 weeks of ultrasounds to monitor my cervix. The ultrasound went great, my cervix looked perfect and we were able to take a look and found out we are having a little BOY! Chris wasn’t at the appointment but Dr. L allowed me to record the ultrasound. He also suggested that I do progesterone shots through 36 weeks as an extra precaution. We also did the Triple Screen and all results came back with great numbers. 

Announcing to Chris: We got our favorite Chinese takeout from a place in town and I played the video from the ultrasound for Chris. We are both so happy and excited to have a son!

Cravings: Milk, I think I drank 4 gallons myself this week!

Highlights: Finding out about our little BOY and a good report from Dr. L!  

My body: I am feeling great! Not much has changed since last week, I am up 9 pounds total and my tummy has grown 9” total.

Your children and your crops will be blessed. The offspring of your herds and flocks will be blessed.
Deuteronomy 28:4

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