Half Baked!

That's right.. today marks Kolton as being "Half Baked" 134 days to go!:

Mother (and mother's comments):
You are half way through your pregnancy! Congratulations! Your belly button may pop out and stay that way as your uterus presses upwards (oh goodie, cause right now my belly looks like a kidney bean). Some people will have trouble breathing as their lungs become cramped (and what am I supposed to do for the 4 additional months?). This will usually continue until the baby "drops." (if he drops anymore, he's going to fall out!) In a first pregnancy this can occur as early as 4-6 weeks before or not until labor. Once the baby drops you will have to urinate more frequently (because every 5-10 minutes now isn't good enough?), hard to believe? Remembering to do your pelvic tilts prior to laying down will hopefully allow you a few more minutes before the next bathroom break.

Baby (no Mommy comments on this one):
Lanugo forms from sebum and skin cells to create vernix. This creamy white substance is believed to help protect the baby. It will cling to the lanugo and in the creases. This is also something that can be seen sometimes after the birth. It is known for its smooth, protective quality.
You may be aware of sleep wake cycles in your little one. The weight is now up to 10 ounces (283 grams) and the baby measures about 25 cms total length, about 9.8 inches. Many moms have an ultrasound at week 20. It may be your first peek at baby.

Dad (and Mommy's comments):
Take mom out to dinner to celebrate the half-way point in pregnancy (boy..too bad Daddy doesn't read my blog!). My husband adds that a gift for the baby is also a nice touch. This is particularly true if you're just finding out if your baby is a girl or a boy.