The Ray Family: Baby Girl

Last week, we had our 20 week appointment, I was actually (19 weeks, 3 days) pregnant. We had the BIG sonogram and saw baby from head to toe! We have already looked over baby at 13 weeks and 16 weeks, because there has to be some benefit to Jordan working in the Radiology department right? Baby has been active from the very beginning, doing flips and waving to us at our 13 week sneak peek.

This day she did not disappoint! She was all over the place. My whole belly was full of goo, with the ultrasound teach chasing her around. The tech said she hopes baby calms down before she arrives. And yes, we are having a little girl!

She already looks like she is packed full of personality. Jordan is already adding up the costs between clothes, and a wedding!

It's amazing how when you find out the sex, the perspective sets in! We have been saying "baby" for almost 16 weeks now but now it's little girl, little woman, and a young lady we will be raising. How awesome!

We are so incredibly blessed, baby girl is healthy, she measured 11 ounces and all of her measurements placed her a day early, at 19 weeks 2 days. My doctor said her numbers were so tight with her growth that she is a bit of an overachiever.....oh no! Not that I am surprised since I married one. :)

A little about baby at 19 weeks.....

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.

I also like how it mentions that if I think I am big now, just wait! Nice, thanks.....