Ok, I have been totally slacking with uploading pictures, but we haven't been taking any either! After the ordeal with Madisynn, Derek and I ended up getting really sick on Tuesday night! Good thing we have 2 bathrooms, because it would not of been fun sharing! Derek called his work Wednesday and told them there was no way he could go in. So we all laid around on Wednesday trying to get better. Derek and Madisynn barely ate, which I would of loved to do, but I knew I had a baby to feed in my belly. Luckily during all the sickness the baby was very active, which made me feel much better that he was ok. I think we all lost a couple pounds during this whole ordeal. Mine is coming back fast though! Madisynn is doing much better! She was so good while Derek and I were sick and just sat and watched cartoons. She has had a little upset tummy still, but she seems to be getting better everyday! Derek was completly back to normal by Thursday, and I just feel a little nauseas here and there. First time this has ever happened to us, and I am sure not the last!!
Arkansas got hit with some bad ice on Tuesday and Wednesday, but we did not see too much of it here! It got really cold and we had some ice, which causes everything to shut down, but the base was still open, so it wasn't too bad! This weekend it has been beautiful and in the 60's! Today we are heading to a friends house to watch the superbowl. We dont really care who wins either way, but should be a fun time!
On Friday I hit our 21week mark. He is doing so good and is moving so much more! Derek can see him moving more and more, but has not felt him yet. Madisynn can say Brother very clearly now, but sometimes when we ask her where her brother is, she looks at her own tummy :) She was playing with my tummy this morning and he started kicking back. It was really cute!!
Your beautiful little miracle-gro baby will be putting on a full ounce and a half this week (and weighing up to 16.5 ounces), but that’s just the beginning! Within the next five weeks, they’ll 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’s 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.