{19 weeks}

i can't believe another week has come and gone. i TOTALLY feeling the baby move now, and it's actually my favorite part of pregnancy ... his little kicks, and nudges. it's actually comforting to feel him so you know everything is still going alright! :) i'm excited for next week for my ultrasound. We made our appointment at a time the kids

would be out of school and could join us.

and they are so excited! :)

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom —about the size of a large heirloom tomato.

Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.