21 Weeks

Your baby's blood circulation is completely functional. The umbilical cord system continues to grow and thicken as blood travels with considerable force through the body to nurture the baby. The placenta is now almost equal in size to the baby.

Your baby will be getting much larger during the second half of your pregnancy. Your baby's crown-to-rump length at this time is 10.5 inches and she weighs approximately 12 ounces. Your growing baby is about the size of a large banana.

Your baby's different organs and systems are maturing. The fetal digestive system is functioning in a simple way and your baby can swallow amniotic fluid. After your baby swallows the amniotic fluid, she is able to absorb water and sugars from the fluid. Your baby swallows the amniotic fluid in order to prepare itself for life outside of the womb. Some babies consume as much as 17 ounces of amniotic fluid in a 24-hour period. Your baby already has a high number of red blood cells and the white blood cells are beginning to be produced. Taste buds are being formed on your baby's tongue this week also.

This weekend Joey and I hope to go pick out a paint color for Audrey's room. Hopefully we find the right shade. Nothing much else going on. I think we are pretty set on the furniture we want and the basic layout of how the room will look so at least that is a start. YEA!!!

How far along?: 21 weeks
Total weight gain: 18 lbs
How much does baby weigh?: Around 12 ounces
Maternity clothes?: just pants. I am still able to wear some of my shirts. I guess its time to go shopping....
Stretch marks?: nope :-)
Sleep?: it is quite the task to get comfortable but I am still managing
Best moment this week?: Joey feeling the baby move. He LOVED it.
Movement?: Yes, lots of it
Food cravings?: Milk
Labor signs?: nope
Belly button in or out?: in
What I miss: nothing this week
What I'm looking forward to: Getting started on the baby's room
Milestone: Joey feeling the baby move