Week 21: Banana

Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for hydration and nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies are most interested in tastes they've already experienced through amniotic fluid. Meaning, think about what you want your future child to eat as you prepare your own lunch.

Feeling great! So happy to be past the half way point. Had a Dr. appointment today with another ultrasound. Little Bub looks great! He was wiggling away and made it hard for the tech to snap pics of his face and feet, but she said his measurements look PERFECT! She made sure to point out that he is stubborn... cuz we didn't already know that. Wonder who he gets that from! He weighs in at 14 oz. and has a heartbeat of 148 beats per minute.

And great news, my placenta has MOVED!!! It's in the right place, no more pelvic rest and no major concerns at all! My blood pressure was normal, so all is good, and I am on track with my weight gain. YEA!

Here is a pic taken Saturday night when I was in LA. Like my new shirt?