We went on vacation for half of each of these weeks. Travelling was not all that difficult, but my hips did have to be realigned several times throughout the week. It seems that they like to pop out of joint when I am preggers. We went to Smith Mountain Lake, VA where my Aunt Corny and Uncle Sam live, and let's just say that my eating habits would not have been approved of by any Weight Watchers Member by any stretch. Aunt Corny says, "It's vacation! We don't normally eat like this!" I consider that a justifiable statement!
We find out the sex of the baby today. I agree with Rusty, that we want a healthy baby, but there's always one sex that you would prefer. I have said from the beginning that this one is a girl. I hope, for Rachel's sake, that this one's a girl. I have never seen her want anything more. It's also an opportunity for me to get that baby girl bonding that I missed in the past. On the flip side, we already have everything "boy" that we could ever need, so we wouldn't have to buy anything. Cody, however, can only hope for another brother. If this one turns out to be a girl, this will be Cody's 4th sister! He's VERY tired of sisters. I can remember how annoying my brother was when I was 15. I can only imagine having 4 little brothers. BLAH!
-This quite possibly is too much information for you-
Your baby is now covered with a white, waxy substance called vernix caseosa, which helps prevent delicate skin from becoming chapped or scratched. Premature babies may be covered in this cheesy coating at delivery.
Your baby is still tiny, but this week brings the development of brown fat, which will help keep your baby warm after birth. During the last trimester, your baby will add more layers of fat for warmth and protection.
Your constant concern for your baby's health may give way to reassurance if you feel your baby's first movements, which often happens between weeks 18 and 20. These first movements are known as quickening, and they may feel like butterflies in your stomach or a growling stomach. Later in your pregnancy, you'll feel kicks, punches, and possibly hiccups! Each baby has different movement patterns, but if you're concerned or if the movements have decreased in frequency or intensity, talk to your doctor.
Many women wonder around this time whether having sex will hurt their developing baby, and the answer is no. Sex is considered safe at all stages of pregnancy, as long as your pregnancy is normal. But that doesn't necessarily mean you're going to want to have it. Many expectant women find that their desire for sex fluctuates during the various stages of pregnancy, depending on their fatigue, growing size, anxiousness over the birth, and a host of other body changes. Keep the lines of communication with your partner open as these issues come up. Even though you may both be preoccupied with the baby, it's also important to have some "together time."
Here is the update from the Website: Week 20
Your Baby's Development
You're halfway there! Twenty weeks into your pregnancy, your baby has grown significantly from that first dividing cell and now weighs about 11 ounces (312 grams) and measures about 6.3 inches (16 cm) from crown to rump. The baby is taking up increasing room in your uterus, and continued growth will put pressure on your lungs, stomach, bladder, and kidneys.
Under the vernix caseosa (a protective, waxy coating), your baby's skin is thickening and developing layers. Hair and nail growth continue.
Your Body
If you haven’t already had one, your health care provider may recommend that you receive an ultrasound, a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create an image. An ultrasound can determine the size and position of the fetus, and any structural abnormalities of bones and organs that are visible by this time. Depending on the position of the fetus, the sex can usually be determined by now. During an ultrasound, the umbilical cord, placenta, and amniotic fluid can also be examined. Talk to your health care provider about the risks and advantages of this test.
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