Today marks the beginning of 19 weeks gestation for baby Avery. She has grown to the size of a large heirloom tomato and is approximately 6 inches from head to bottom (not including limbs). I've read countless articles online and talked with other mothers to figure out what the first movements feel like. Well now I can say that I know for sure.
Baby girl is more active in the morning (when I first get to work and sit down to check email), and in the afternoon (after lunch, and in the car on the way home). I definitely know now that what I'm feeling is the baby moving around - not just stomach rumbles.
It's not so much of a "kick" as a "roll and press" or a "flip". I'm sure that will change in the coming weeks, as 18-22 weeks is a time of significant growth for babies. At 22 weeks she should be the size of a spaghetti squash- or 11 inches. That's almost double the length in 4 weeks!
Here is a link to the website that shows a baby's growth by week in relation to foods. It's helpful for those of us that are a bit more visual, and kind of fun. :)
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You guys are too cute! I've never related baby size to foods, funny! It's fun to check in on you and baby Avery, keep up the posts!
Tracy
It is so fun to read about your baby growing and rolling around at certain times. I bet it must feel amazing!
Looking forward to the next update!
We need pictures please. :)
Dawn
We need to see more pictures please.
Dawn
Isn't that feeling amazing? I love to feel him movin' all around. I think he's a puncher because I always feel him lower where his arms would be. It's a lot of fun. :) Only gets better I hear!
Rachel
P.S. Avery is a beautiful name!
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