Week 21

Myself
I can feel strongly my baby's movement. He kicks so hard on my tummy. Now, I can feel hungry then ever. I have a good appetize but I am worry that my baby is too small. The doctor says it is ok too big is not easy to deliver the child.

My first baby, Alan was very small. He just had 5 pounds. He was very tiny when he came out. Now, he is big enough to do things by himself.

I am hopping that Andrew will be like Alan. I wish Andrew can come out safety and healthy.

According to the experts:
beautiful little miracle-grow baby will be putting on a full ounce and a half this week (and weighing up to 16.5 ounces), but that is just the beginning! Within the next five weeks, they will really be packin' it on! For now, we're pleased to report the addition of rapid eye movement (REM) a key component to any healthy baby's sleep schedule. While in the dermatology department: their thin soft skin is very red, rather translucent, and a bit wrinkled. Not to worry, it is not a premature aging disease. It's just their clever little body setting them up with extra space that will smooth out once your little one starts packing on the baby-fat. That won't be for a few more weeks, though. So for the time being, your munchkin is still a little lean mean growing machine! The beginnings of what is commonly called “brown fat” is just starting to fill in to help your baby retain some body heat, which is crucial as they're not yet capable of regulating their own body temperature.

And how's mom doing?
Most moms are feeling pretty good right about now. Funnily enough, you may already be noticing some mild uterine contractions—don't panic, this is completely normal. Actually, your uterus contracts throughout your whole life—only now determining the sex early on makes it easier to plan ahead, prepare the nursery, inform the family and purchase the right colored cigars. Of course to some parents, that's not the point. You're going to love your little one whether they've got a cheeseburger or hot dog that there is enough pressure on the uterine muscles you can feel them more distinctly when they contract.