Baby Schwandt Update

I had my "Pee and See" last Wednesday and everything is going great. Baby's heart rate was 150 bpm, and I only gained a pound and a half (that's a total of 2 pounds so far). Dr said that's OK, I'll gain it by the end. I'm just hoping it's not a whole ton, maybe 10-15 more at the most.

I can really feel the baby moving now. I started to feel light kicks about a week and a half ago while I was in Chicago. It's becoming more often and more definate movements, but none yet that Tom can feel. I wonder if that's why I didn't feel rested when I woke up this morning (the baby moving all night). The alarm went off and I practically flew out of bed in shock! Usually I wake up 15-20 mins before the alarm, turn it off, go grab my celly, set that alarm and cuddle on the couch with Theo.

To date, I am 18wks and 5 days (due Dec 25th). We go August 8th for the 20-wk ultrasound. This is when we expect to find out the sex! I've already been talking to baby and begging for cooperation so Mommy and Daddy can plan out cute stuff for him/her. Here's what going on during this week, according to babycenter.com (keep in mind they are using the words "her" and "his"):

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, taking 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.