Week 18

Our little one has been active this week. I really started to notice it a lot more yesterday. So far she seems to have an active period at 4:00am, between 9-10am, mid afternoon and again around 8:00pm. I guess you could say on and off all day.

Here's what's happening with our baby from webmd:

Your baby measures 5 to 5.6 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 5.25 ounces. The rapid growth spurt is tapering off, but reflexes are kicking in. She can yawn, stretch and make facial expressions, even frown. Taste buds are beginning to develop and can distinguish sweet from bitter tastes. The baby will suck if its lips are stroked and it can swallow, and even get the hiccups. The retinas have become sensitive to light, so if a bright light is shined on your abdomen, baby will probably move to shield its eyes.

Mom-to-be:

Your uterus, about the size of a cantaloupe, can probably be felt just below your navel. You're most likely feeling the baby move by now. Your heart has to work 40 percent to 50 percent harder now to support your pregnancy.