BIG u/s yesterday

I didn't get a chance to update yesterday but we had the big u/s and so far monkey looks great!
everything is in place where it should be and looking the way it should be. I have to go back for a repeat in 2wks because he was being lazy and did not want to turn onto his belly so the tech got as many measurements as she could and hopefully next time he'll be more cooperative! she confirmed with us for the 3rd time that he is definitely a HE!
and she said he is about 9-10oz in weight. holy crap all my updates say he should be 6-7, which only further confirms the tech at the 3D place saying he is big for 18 wks. I can't wait for whats in store for me come jan if he keeps this pace!
without further ado here is monkey's latest pic

Your fetus has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

18 week questionare & belly pic

How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I will find out tomorrow if i have gained anything. as of last month i actually was down 2 lbs. overall gain 1lb.
Maternity clothes: Oh yes. And new bigger bra's, who knew they could be so comfy!
Stretch marks: Luckily, no. but i have started to get the itches. lol is that even a word?
Sleep: starting to get uncomfortable, face up he kicks the daylights out of me, and i can only stay on my sides for so long.
Best moment last week: Registering! and shopping for some not alot of outfits. my lil man is gonna look so cute, i'll post pics later!
Movement: I can definitely feel him jumping around. Not consistently but enough throughout the day to remind me he's there doing good
Food cravings: fruit and cheesy things, like nachos or cheese fondue...i think a trip to the melting pot is in order
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: no way! no no no! he needs alot more baking to do.
Belly Button in or out: In just barely
What I miss: my skinny jeans, actually shirts to.
What I am looking forward to: My BIG u/s tomorrow! I'm nervous but I can't wait to see monkey again
Milestones: We registered and picked out the crib!! Huge, huge tiring steps!

Baby's first decor purchase

a girl from the nest made this gorgeous art piece, i can't wait till we get a frame to put up
in monkey's room!
she has a shop at etsy here if you are interested.

ETA: this is what hubby did with the work:

17 weeks & belly pic

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
From crown to rump, your baby measures about 7 3/4 inches. He weighs about 5 ounces, but not for long, as fat is starting to fill out his body and keep him warm. By the time he's born, fat will account for two-thirds of his body weight. He has eyelashes now, although he's months away from being able to bat them.The umbilical cord becomes stronger, thicker and longer as the weeks advance and carries blood and nutrients to the growing baby. The baby’s sense of hearing is progressing as the ears move to their final position and the internal parts are well developed by now. The baby develops adipose tissue which helps in regulating the baby’s body temperature. The baby has distinctive features now and holds up the head more erect. The body and limbs of the baby are longer than the head by now making the whole body more proportionate. The baby develops pads on the tiny fingertips and toes. The eyes are well developed now but remain firmly closed. Meconium or the excretory waste is formed which consists of a black gooey substance. If the baby is a male fetus the prostate glands start developing. The skeleton transforms from cartilage to bone and the bones remain flexible to be able to pass through the birth canal. The baby’s skin develops further but is transparent as yet. A protective cover starts developing around the baby’s skin called vernix. Brown fat deposits will start forming under the skin which will help to maintain the body temperature of the baby when the baby is born. The baby now weighs more than the placenta and loud noises can actually startle the baby.

So here i am 17weeks and somehow i thought i could still hide this bump? ha! anyway i'm super excited that we are 3 weeks away from being at the half way point. And this saturday is our first 3d u/s yay so excited can't wait!

16 week belly pic..better late than never

Can you guys believe that D-man took these pics...ver talented for an 8y/o i think. anyway enjoy the progress

16 weeks = avocado

Watch what you say... tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up your voice. Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, if you're interested, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender.
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

costa rica style dinner

I had ripe plantains and some chayotes i had gotten from shoprite and no clue what to do for dinner, so i pulled out my tico recetas ( i got it at the airport) and whipped up these babies, if anyone wants recipies leave a comment since its all in spanigh i have to translate for ya'll. in the meantime hope your mouths are watering:

Pescozones



tortas de maduro con queso

15 wk belly pic

I forgot to post it on friday because i was running out the door, but here it is

How far along? 15 weeks(on monday)
Total weight gain: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes? pants, tops are still fitting and F21 dresses or maxi dresses
Stretch marks? Nothing new thank god!
Sleep: dI finally feel great my energy is back, but i do wake up if i get uncomfortable in bed
Best moment this week: starting to get flutters
Movement: nothing consistent yet...
Food cravings: dairy queen
Gender: BOY...prominent boy
Labor Signs: None.
Belly Button in or out? still in.
What I miss: roller coasters

What I am looking forward to: getting my BP under control so i stop passing out and scaring people at church
Milestone: every week, as of last night hearing HB on doppler at home before bedtime

15 weeks

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")


I ordered a doppler from here and just got it, i have to tell you being able to hear that wonderful heart beat is so calming and reassuring for me, because i'm at point where i get to see the Dr. 1x a month and let me tell ya 3 weeks w/o knowing if monkey is ok is a struggle.
We rented this one but we will definitely be buying one $80 for peace of mind is nothing.
In other news, Saturday we had a photo shoot with Autumn who was teaching and need "models" she is so much fun and we had a blast not to mention her photography is out of this world! take a lookie here.
that is all for now.